Top 10 Weekend Picks 8/8-8/10: Jay Brannan, Hello Ocho and more!

Friday, August 8th OK Productions Presents: Jay Brannan @ Eddie’s Attic Everything about Jay Brannan’s young career is improbable. Defying legions of critics both personal and professional, he has managed to build a shockingly dedicated following in a very non-traditional way. Urged to stick to society’s conventions during his Southern upbringing, Jay has become a […]

Atlanta’s Own Interstellar Plays Vinyl This Friday 8/8

Interstellar is an Atlanta-based, four-piece alternative/indie outfit, lead by British singer/songwriter Sid Wilson; other members of the band include Nick Pirtle on guitars, Jonathan Matteson on drums and Jon Sheats on bass. Interstellar is an undoubtedly rising star in the alternative scene thanks to their captivating lyrics and creative songwriting abilities. This act is reminiscent […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Alejandro Escovedo & Peter Buck, Dwele, Mama’s Blue Dress, & More!

I hope you all have an excellent Mardi Gras weekend filled with plenty of debauchery. Here’s what’s going on in Atlanta for you music lovers this weekend! Friday, February 28- Dwele w/Rhonda Thomas @ the Crowne Plaza Hotel “Music is what I do and who I am,” explains Dwele, multitalented songwriter, producer, and musician. “It’s […]

Album Review: Interstellar’s “Winter Heart” Out Today, November 15th!

Album Review: Interstellar’s “Winter Heart” Out Today, November 15th!

By Lindsey Borders Atlanta’s very own, Interstellar, features an eclectic group of gentleman who enjoy recording and performing their music, and they do it well. The band will be hosting their release party on November 15 for their debut album, featuring ten original songs that are a throwback to the authentic 90s sounds, channeling Liam […]

Interview: Interstellar- Album Release Show @ The Basement, 11/15!

The journey began a couple of years ago in England where songwriter, and British native, Sid Wilson first starting penning new material. Upon arriving on American soil, further songs were written, and subsequently the band, Interstellar, came together. Interstellar blend their innovative songwriting with a psychedelic shoegazery, rolling along in their anthemic rock n roll […]

What’s Up Tuesday? October 29

Here are some musical facts for today: On this day in 1971, Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident in Macon. In 1982, Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson released, “Girl is Mine.” And in 2002, Christina Aguilera’s album, Stripped was released. And now for the awesome shows happening tonight that will also go down […]

5GB With Interstellar; Playing The Earl, Jan. 9th

Atlanta based Indie Rock n Rollers have an authentic British snarl delivered from frontman Sid Wilson, ethereal soundscapes fashioned by guitarist Nick Pirtle, & killer backbeats supported by Patrick Reinhardt (drums) & Jon Sheats (bass). And I just so happen to have known these music-heads for years! Check them out I know they won’t disappoint. […]

5GB Interview with Ash; Playing at Vinyl, Tuesday, November 13th!

Formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland by Tim Wheeler (vocals and guitar), Mark Hamilton (bass) and Rick McMurray (drums), Ash released their first studio album ‘1977’ and were then joined by Charlotte Hatherley (guitar) for a further 3 studio albums ‘Nu-Clear Sounds’, ‘Free All Angels’ and ‘Meltdown’. Charlotte left the band in 2006 and the band […]