You know, honestly I don’t have much to say this morning, so instead of trying make some cheesy joke, I’ll just tell ya what we got going on in this little city of ours: -Since its inception by Drew Carman and Dylan Solise in early 2006, The Corduroy Road has melded bluegrass, Americana, folk rock, […]
By Jhoni Jackson Dropping out of art school and moving back home could do well to clog an 18-year-old’s creative flow. But when Phil Jones left the SCAD’s Savannah campus four years ago, he stumbled upon a new medium for materializing his ideas: music. “I was bored because all my friends were still in Savannah,” […]
Yes ok, I know I am a little bit late this morning, so here you go….Watch this video and try not to feel awake! -What do you get when you cross Jack White with the Wicked Witch of the West? Welcome, the newest dark darlings of Third Man Records, The Black Belles, who will be […]
Dense clusters of piano, a mysterious sound that might be something being unwrapped, or paper crushed for kindling, and A Church That Fits Our Needs, the second album by North Carolina group Lost In The Trees, is underway, announcing itself as a work of vaulting ambition, a cathedral built on loss and transformation. The hipster […]
Good morning Hotlanta…and we can officially say “Hot” because this is about the time when you can literally fry eggs on the sidewalk. Hope your week starts out right, here are some of your choices for tonight’s festivities. – You may not expect one of the most compelling new voices in hip hop to wield dual […]
This is one of those weekends where we want to do it all! Festivals-Concerts-MMA Fights! And of course, Sunday is special too because it’s Father’s Day! So thanks to all the Rockin’ Dads out there; we appreciate your guidance through our occasional stupidity! Friday, June 15th- Decatur Beach Party with Yacht Rock Schooner in the […]
We’ve had our eye on Cory Branan for just about as long as he’s been honing his air-tight, clever version of the perfect storysong. For those who don’t know him, though, Branan is the owner of two well-crafted, kinetically charged albums—2002’s The Hell You Say and 2006’s 12 Songs—on Madjack Records. From the two releases […]
You know, I woke up today in a bit of a gloomy mood…. I was letting the negative words and actions of those around me effect my being. And then I open up my email this morning and read about a friend who has leukemia and is going through his third stem cell research program. […]
Oooh, so when your first song of the day is U2’s “Desire” you are bound to wake up feeling like a bad ass…I hope after you play this video, you have a slight bit more swagger in your walk today. In fact, put on your biggest sunglasses and wear them all day. You are that […]
Pennsylvania-born singer/songwriter, Langhorne Slim, has built a strong following with his constant touring with bands like, on tours with Cake, The Avett Brothers, Murder By Death, Jeffrey Lewis, The Violent Femmes, Lucero, Rocky Votolato, the Woes, Josh Ritter, Drive-By Truckers, The Low Anthem, and Old 97’s. He has been named WXPN’s “Artist to Watch,” and joined us for our 5GB series before his show tonight at The Earl. What’s […]
Xiu Xiu is an American avant-garde group originally from San Jose, California. The band is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Jamie Stewart, who has been its only constant member since its inception in 2002. In days like these, I am not so sure what the difference is between being “avant-garde” and just trying to quirky. Read […]
Many of you are hanging out at Bonnaroo with 80,000 of your closest friends this weekend, but if camping out is not your scene then check out what’s happenin’ locally. Atlanta is jam packed with great shows and festivals throughout the month of June and we’re diving in this weekend! Friday, June 8th- Mike Willis […]
By Jhoni Jackson It’s always a struggle for a fledgling band to find sure footing, much less overcome multiple member changes and a year-long hiatus. But Atlanta’s Knaves Grave seems to have defeated the odds, even managing to snag a slew of covetable spots opening for seasoned bands. Without having released a thing save for […]
How are you Atlanta? Doesn’t it sort of feel like time is just flying by? We are almost half way through JUNE! Crazy. Here are some suggestions for your Thursday night extravaganzas. –Foster the People have dominated the charts with their catchy tunes, and now they are back in Atlanta in a slightly larger venue! […]
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