Picture Book & Live Review: Mikal Cronin @ The Earl June 23rd

Photos & Review by Rosie Judd Special Guests: Del Venicci & Shannon and the Clams Being new to the world of Mikal Cronin, I wasn’t sure what to expect from his show at the Earl on Sunday night. School nights can be tricky in Atlanta. Sometimes a Sunday night crowd can be just as enthusiastic […]

What’s Up Wednesday? June 26th

Happy Hump Day Atlanta! The toughest days of the week are over and now we look forward to the awesome weekend! Again, we have a lighter schedule tonight, but who’s complaining? There are five good reasons listed below to grab your friends and hang out at one of your favorite local venues tonight! Cheers!   […]

What’s Up Tuesday? June 25th

Happy Tuesday music connoisseurs! We’ve got another light lineup tonight, but hey, we’re all just preparing for the shows and festivals to come, right? We have some awesome musicians playing intimate shows this evening at various clubs and bars such as Eddie’s Attic, the EARL, 529 and Smith’s Olde Bar. All of our faves! Check […]

Tour Talk with the Blank Tapes; Playing the Earl Tuesday, June 25

By Jhoni Jackson Matt Adams’ musical yield is exceptional, like a less eccentric, younger R. Stevie Moore, who he actually shared bills with in Europe a few years ago. Still, the output is freakish. Since first releasing tunes as The Blank Tapes in 2005, he’s amassed hundreds of recordings. (Many collections are available via Bandcamp.) […]

Mikal Cronin Playing the Earl Sunday, June 23

By Jhoni Jackson Now on his second LP, Mikal Cronin has fully escaped the confines of being simply “Ty Segall’s bandmate.” He’s been at it for a few years now, but MCII solidifies Cronin as a luminary crooner in the garage-pop realm. The album is contemplative and compelling, replete with energetic jams like “Change” and […]

5GB Interview: Shannon and the Clams – playing The Earl June 23

What started as an open mic project for a shy, young Shannon Shaw (vocals, bass), to try out some tunes ended with the Clams’ meeting and forming a band, Shannon and the Clams, comprised of Shaw, Cody Blanchard (vocals, guitar) and Ian Amberson (drums, vocals). Haunting yet beautiful growls emanate from the band’s two lead […]

Live Review: Christopher Owens @ The EARL June 19th

Christopher Owens approached the stage in a way appropriate to the amount of people in The EARL – casually. Sixty or so fans gathered around the stage, where on a further elevated platform the gaunt songwriter took a seat and eased into Girls deep cut, “Solitude,” the first of many he’d perform in a show […]

AMG Weekend Picks: People’s Fest 2013, Packway Handle Band, Pat Benatar & More!

The sky’s been overcast lately but you don’t have to be. We’ve got enough shows lined up to keep you entertained all weekend! On Friday, Packway Handle Band is kicking things off with their energetic “alt bluegrass” show at Smiths Olde Bar. Then on Saturday you can head out to the beautiful Atlantic Station Central […]

What’s Up Thursday? June 20th

Happy Thursday! It’s a jam-packed night of music this evening and WE LOVE IT! Whether you are feeling a more chill show at a bar or an arena show with a boy band, there’s something you’ll like tonight! Check out the lineup! Dax Riggs @ The EARL Louisiana’s own dark star and Orpheus of the […]

Interview: Kylesa; Playing @ The EARL June 21st!

One thing you need to know is that like many great bands that have stuck around for a decade or more, Kylesa defies convention, categorization and they are constantly evolving. This individualism, among other places, can also be found as an ongoing theme in the lyrics of Kylesa’s two core, founding members, Phillip Cope and […]

What’s Up Wednesday? June 19th

Happy Hump Day! Wednesday is always exciting because it’s about that time when we start looking forward to our awesome weekend plans! Speaking of awesome, we have some killer shows going on tonight! The schedule may be light, but this lineup is nothing short of amazing! Check it out. Ryan Cabrera and Jason Castro @ […]

What’s Up Tuesday? June 18th

Hello music lovers! There are some BIG things happening lately! If anyone attended the SOLD OUT show featuring The 1975 and The Neighbourhood at Center Stage last night, you must know how amazing it was! The Neighbourhood will be coming back for Music Midtown this September at Piedmont Park in Atlanta! Make sure to check […]

What’s Up Thursday? June 13th

It’s Thursday, y’all! I don’t know about you, but I CANNOT wait for this weekend! Between Midsummer Fest with Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, Con Funk Shun and The SOS Band at the Amphitheatre at Riverdale, and Old School Saturday, this weekend is bound to rock! Let’s not forget about the awesome shows we’ve […]

Interview: Free Time; Playing @ The EARL June 16th!

By: Shelby Lum Fronted by Australian Dion Nania, New York based Free Time has started to carve out a niche for itself in the music industry. Atlanta Music Guide got a chance to catch up with Jonah Maurer and talk about their friendly competition with Gotye, what they like to travel with, and what’s most played on their own stereo. […]

What’s Up Tuesday? June 11th

Happy Tuesday Atlanta! Tonight is a very special night because our awesome coworker, Chris, and his band Misery Loves Chachi, are celebrating the release of their debut EP, Long Live the Lazy Choir at 529! We would love for you to come out and support our friend and his sweet band! Of course there are […]