Interview with Michael from VietNam playing The EARL Sunday 4/21

By: Shelby Lum The Brooklyn band has been gaining a significant about of respect in the music arena since its EP in 2007, and after creating the newest album, “an A.merican D.ream” VietNam took to some interesting tactics to raise money for their tour, which they are taking nationally. Check out Atlanta Music Guide’s exclusive interview with […]

Interview with Matt Costa Playing Vinyl April 21st

By: Shelby Lum A career ending injury would be a massive mental blow to many. For Matt Costa, it changed his career path towards music. On his way to becoming a top skateboarder, Costa broke his leg at 19 years old, effectively ending his future as a skateboarder. That transition could have been for the […]

Interview with Steven from Redd Kross playing at The EARL on Wednesday, April 3

By: Shelby Lum When I was 11 years old, I was graduating 5th grade, and trying to fathom what middle school would entail. When Steven from Redd Kross was 11, he was starting a band with his brother, Jeff. Over three decades later, the band that was formed in middle school is still touring (although […]

Q&A: Love and Theft @ Brewhouse Music & Grill, Mar. 29

Brewhouse Music and Grill in Rome filled up quickly Thursday night with fans in cowboy boots and plaid shirts anxiously waiting for country boys Channing Wilson, Canaan Smith and Love and Theft to take the stage. What a perfect line-up, all three sets were amazing and so much fun! I had the privilege of catching up […]

Interview with Neulore; Playing @ Eddie’s Attic Wednesay, March 27th

Neulore was formed in Nashville, TN in the Autumn of 2009 to tell stories of hope. After releasing a well-crafted EP, “Apples & Eve”, they have begun to take their heartfelt songs to the masses. With a live show that not only entertains, but affects, leaving the audience with a sense that anything is possible, […]

Interview with Chris Dangerous of The Hives Opening for Pink TONIGHT!

By: Shelby Lum The Hives aren’t allowed to have a bad day, or so says, Chris Dangerous, drummer for The Hives. Chris said no matter how bad a day the band is having, when they get on stage to play, everything else has to be put aside. “You’ve got to do your very best,” Chris […]

Q & A with Downside UP at Smiths Olde Bar TONIGHT Tuesday, Dec. 18

Downside UP is an indie/acoustic rock band based out of Alpharetta, Georgia. They are currently active—touring the southeast and recording new material. The band is headed by singer/songwriter Ronnie Stanley, who refers to their music as the “product of the blueprints for his musical mansion.”  In 2009, Stanley, along with bassist Tony Hossri, teamed up […]

Q & A with AWOLNATION playing Winter Wonder Jam at Atlantic Station Saturday, Dec. 15th

Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION talked with us at AMG before his performance at the third week of Winter Wonder Jam at Atlantic Station.  The electronic rock band is signed with Red Bull Records, meaning their performance will be anything but low energy.  Their music has been featured on Sons of Anarchy and  Vampire Diaries, and […]

Q & A with The Quaildogs at Smiths Olde Bar Friday, Dec. 14th

Atlanta natives who make up The Quaildogs took some time to talk with us at AMG.  The folk-pop band brings a slight country edge, courtesy of their southern roots.  And really, who wouldn’t want to see someone playing the electric mandolin?  Check out what they had to say before their show at Smiths Olde Bar […]