Picture Book: Mike Watt and the Missingmen, Lite at The EARL, March 25
By Hillery Terenzi Full gallery after the jump
CD Review: Jessica Lea Mayfield — Tell Me; Playing The EARL, March 26
Jessica Lea Mayfield Tell Me Nonesuch Records By Al Kaufman It may not be possible for Jessica Lea Mayfield to live up to all the hype she has generated with her second album, Tell Me. Her first, 2008’s With Blasphemy So Heartfelt, unfortunately sailed by without notice, and now critics — and her record label […]
AMG Weekend Picks: Miguel, Bright Eyes, David Dondero, Ice Cube and More!
Hello Sunshine! And that’s aimed at the weather as well as our lovely readers. There’s so much great stuff this weekend, from local indie rock to rising soul stars to rap legends. And don’t forget to check out the on-sales at the bottom for future gig-planning.
CD Review: David Dondero — A Pre-Existing Condition; Playing The EARL, March 5
David Dondero A Pre-Existing Condition Ghostmeat Records By Eileen Tilson If you could hear a an adult-version of a kids album, what kind of artists would be on there? Bob Dylan? Neil Young? Woody Guthrie? Jawbreaker? OK, cue record scratch, Jawbreaker? On A Pre-existing Condition, the ninth full-length solo effort from highly-acclaimed singer/songwriter David Dondero […]
AMG Weekend Picks: Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, Old 97’s, Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest and More!
Put away those boots and coats – Spring is on the way! This weekend is going to be great for the typical early signs of warmer weather that Atlanta relishes in (take that, New York!). We’ll be taking full advantage of the lack of frigid temperatures by hanging out at the annual Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest […]
CD Review: The Mermaids — Tropsicle; Playing The EARL with Thee Oh Sees and Ty Segall, March 4
The Mermaids Tropsicle Pretty Ambitious Records By Eileen Tilson It only takes about 30 seconds listening to The Mermaids’ debut LP, Tropsicle, to instantly transport you to a Frankie Valentine/Annette Funicello movie, albeit the hipster version. Atlanta’s own Mermaids opens the album with the sunny “Holiday,” pouring with that same ’60s “doo-wop-ness” that made everyone […]
AMG’s Weekend Picks: Sealions, Dr. Dog, Lissie and More!
February is here, and it looks like the gig-going is finally back in full swing. This weekend is a packed one, with a rock ‘n’ roll legend, indie heroes, brilliant locals and more! And don’t forget to check out our on sales at the bottom.
Bits and Bobs: Little Tybee, Atlanta Mess-Around, Ponderosa, O.M.D.
– We got another little taste of Little Tybee’s eagerly awaiting new record, Humorous To Bees, out April 5. This snippet is in the form of a typically-charming video, compete with cut-out shadow cuteness. Check it out above. – Dates and bands have been announced for the Atlanta Mess-Around at The EARL. The two-day festival […]
AMG Weekend Picks: Adron, Team Luis, Soulphonics & Ruby Velle and More!
Brrrr. Our fair city has yet to break out of this massive cold snap, but that’s no reason to stay at home! We’ve got a good selection of rocking shows to keep you moving and warm (and the few beers you’ll probably be having won’t hurt either). And you can look forward to sunnier times […]
CD Review: The Moondoggies — Tidelands; Playing The EARL, January 26
The Moondoggies Tidelands Hardly Art By Al Kaufman Seattle’s Moondoggies have captured their town’s old grunge mentality while softening the sound. There is no fuzz and feedback on Tidelands. It is simply a gentle and melodic album of soul searching.
AMG Weekend Picks: The Lighthouse and the Whaler, Girl Talk, Colour Revolt and More!
Gigs and parties are back on with full force this weekend, and you’ve got a great list of fun stuff to choose from. Indie folk, sharp rock, dance parties and more are in our recommendations. And be sure to have a look at our mammoth list of on sales at the bottom!
Bits and Bobs: The Booze, Record Store Day, Chris Cornell, Coachella, J. Mascis
– Atlanta rock ‘n’ rollers The Booze return with a new album At Maximum Volume on March 8. You can get a taste for the album with a free download of the first single, “Kick Me Where It Hurts” HERE. – Record Store Day returns for another year of exclusive releases, rockin’ instores and indie […]
Bits and Bobs, Awesome New Shows Edition: O.M.D., Of Montreal, Kylie Minogue and More!
– Get your Duckie shoes out, put on your homemade pink prom dress and prepare to dance to some retro electro sounds because ’80s synth masters O.M.D. are coming to The Loft on March 14. – British Sea Power like to change from angular rock to sweeping gestures, but no matter what you’re going to […]
Picture Book: Crooked Fingers, The Meeks Family, The Wood Grains at The EARL, January 8
By Hillery Terenzi Full gallery after the jump…
Weekend Picks: Sovus Radio, Lauryn Hill, Ruby Velle Trio and More!
Brrrr! Looks like we might finally be coming out of this insane cold snap/winter storm tomorrow, which means we’ll all want to be out in full force to be rocking and rolling to the limit. There are some killer shows being served up for you this weekend, and the on sales tell us we also […]
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