AMG Weekend Picks: Civil Twilight, J. Mascis, Scissor Sisters and More!

Phew. We hope everyone is safe with power back on and all those trees cleared up after the mad stormy week we had. Luckily we hear that everything is almost all back to normal and the weekend will be going ahead as planned. Hopefully we’ll dodge any of those possible storms predicted and have a […]

CD Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit — Here We Rest; Playing The EARL, April 14

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Here We Rest Lightning Rod Records By Eric Chavez For many artists, the studio is where are the magic happens. Productions are created, lyrics are written, and classics are made. Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell took another road, writing and recording a majority of the material for his latest effort Here […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Ms. Lauryn Hill, Band of Horses, Salt-N-Pepa, Little Tybee and More!

After a few weeks, we’re back up and running. We know you’ve missed our Weekend Picks, so never fear – our recommendations for the days ahead are here for you. And it looks like a slew of Chastain’s summer series shows are about to go on sale, so be sure to check those out at […]

CD Review: Little Tybee — Humorous to Bees; Playing The EARL, April 2

Little Tybee Humorous to Bees Paper Garden Records By Al Kaufman Little Tybee is more of a music collective than a band. They are a group of friends on the Georgia coast who enjoyed making music together. They brought their act to Atlanta, where anywhere from five to 10 of them can perform at any […]

CD Review: Jessica Lea Mayfield — Tell Me; Playing The EARL, March 26

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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.