Live Review & Picture Book: The Rosebuds at The EARL, June 16

Sound Won’t Hurt on Its On: The Rosebuds Keep Making Out By Kim Ware; photos by Hillery Terenzi Disclaimers: I once took a personality test that said I was “drawn to sad things.” The Rosebuds make me sad. Anyone who has followed them has probably heard that the marriage between band members Kelly and Ivan […]

15 Questions With Sarah Jaffe; Playing The EARL, June 23 with Centro-Matic

By Eileen Tilson If you have never heard of Sarah Jaffe, don’t worry you will. Having toured constantly, hitting both Europe and the U.S. with Midlake, as well as supporting such varied artists as Norah Jones, Lou Barlow, Centro-matic and Old 97s, Jaffe is no stranger to the scene. The 20-something Texan has gained a […]

AMG Weekend Picks: The Rosebuds, Decatur Beach Party, White Denim and More!

We’re still getting over the fact that Adele won’t be playing this weekend (feel better Adele!) at The Tabernacle, but there’s a ton of great gigs and festivals to choose from, including the sweet Midsummer Music and Food Festival in Candler Park!

Celebrate The EARL’s 12th Anniversary with Dead Confederate, Noot D’Noot and More!

It’s crazy to think that The EARL has be a part of East Atlanta’s brilliant music scene for 12 years now. We think this is a great reason to celebrate with ace music over a whole weekend. On Friday, July 8 Dead Confederate kicks off the celebrations for a sweet $10. And then on Saturday, […]

CD Review: The Rosebuds — Loud Planes Fly Low; Playing The EARL, June 16

The Rosebuds Loud Planes Fly Low Merge By Al Kaufman Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp used to be a happily married couple that put out albums like The Rosebuds Make Out. Then they got divorced. But, like other couples going through turmoil (Richard and Linda Thompson, Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox of Eurythmics, all of […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Rebecca Loebe, Loretta Lynn, Dick Dale and More!

There’s a whole lotta legends coming to town this weekend. What with Loretta Lynn, Dick Dale and Dave Alvin all playing gigs, and the magnificent TONYs being streamed at The Fox, we’ve got a galaxy of stars in our eyes! And then there’s the Midtown Summer Stroll on Saturday and Sunday, with pop up shops, […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Face to Face, Elizabeth & the Catapult, Panic at the Disco and More!

We’re getting ready to head on into the lovely long Memorial Day weekend, which means summer is here! Yes, we know you thought that was when the heat hit the 90s. Or when your muscly neighbor started jogging without a shirt in the evenings. Now, if you want to get super-technical, the first day of […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, Flaming Lips, of Montreal, Gruff Rhys and More!

This weekend is going to be epic, y’all. Not only is it the first Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, but there are some very beautiful glittery shows (Flaming Lips, of Montreal), and we also hear there will be bands playing all weekend at the Oakland Cemetery too! You’re spoiled for choice.

Live Review: Phosphorescent at The EARL, May 8

Review and photo by Ashley Hizer My career as a freelance scribe was christened years ago by the arrival of The Weight of Flight, the sophomore EP by multi-instrumentalist Matthew Houck, under the tag Phosphorescent. The haunting neo-folk effort that grew on me put the Alabama-born but Athens-based act on my radar, and I’ve followed […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven, Biz Markie, Fleet Foxes and More!

The heat is officially here people! You’ll either want to be basking in the full sun and getting used to the balmy atmosphere as soon as possible, or you’ll be avoiding the warmth in a cool air-conditioned club. Either way, we have some great suggestions for your weekend. And there’s even a few on sales […]

AMG Weekend Picks: 500 Songs for Kids, Zac Brown Band, Kylie Minogue and More!

Happy Mothers Day weekend everyone! Hope you didn’t forget. Maybe some of these options will help with last-minute gifts. Or, maybe you need a little treat for yourself after brunch, shopping, tea etc. with your mother. At any rate, we have some great stuff for you to choose from, whether it’s a local music charity […]

AMG Weekend Picks: 500 Songs for Kids, Mike Herrera, Peter Bjorn and John and More!

Happy Almost-Weekend y’all! We hope you are all alright after those scary storms last night. Looks like the majority of us were unaffected, but we encourage you to donate or help how they can when it comes to our neighbors, whether they be in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina or anywhere. Give what you can folks! […]