Interview: Mikky Ekko- Playing @ The Loft with Jessie Ware, 10/22

By: Lindsey Borders Mikky Ekko is having quite the year, and the opportunities just keep rolling in. With his passionate and attractive voice, Ekko has been an in-demand songwriter and producer, who decided to pursue his own goals of singing and performing. He’s one of the fastest rising stars today, and this year alone has […]

What’s Up Tuesday? October 22

What’s Up Tuesday? October 22

On this day in 1966, The Supremes became the first all-female music group to attain a No. 1 selling album with The Supreme’s A’ Go-Go and in 2012, Taylor Swift’s latest album, Red was released! Here’s what’s happening on this day in 2013. Jessie Ware with Mikky Ekko @ The Loft For Jessie Ware, singing […]

Interview: Jessie Ware @ The Loft 10/22

For Jessie Ware, singing is the easy part. Uncannily beautiful vocals have been pouring out of this London native since she was kid. It’s the path from “Girl With That Voice” to full-fledged pop star that’s proved trickier. She has been nominated for two Brit awards and her debut album, Devotion reached the Top 5 […]

What’s Up Wednesday? October 9

I don’t know how you’re going to make a decision on which show to see tonight but hopefully this list will help! Don’t let a little sinkhole on I-85 keep you from enjoying your Hump Day! Lake Street Dive and Eilen Jewell @ The Earl Lake Street Dive makes the most of pop music virtues: […]

Interview with Cody ChesnuTT; Playing The Loft on October 4th

By Al Kaufman When Cody ChesnuTT released The Headphone Masterpiece in 2002, the music world noticed. ChesnuTT was exactly what music should be. His 36-song masterpiece (the title is not an empty boast) easily encompassed R&B and hip-hop with funk, classic rock, gospel, and even a touch of punk. His songs were songs of passion, […]

What’s Up Tuesday? October 1

Happy October! Bask in the beautiful fall weather during the day and enjoy some great music tonight! Goblin with Secret Chiefs 3 @ The Loft The line up for this tour will include original members since 1975 Claudio Simonetti and Maurizio Guarini (keyboards) and Massimo Morante (guitar). The band is rounded out by drummer Titta […]

AMG Weekend Picks: TomorrowWorld, Departure and Running with Desire, SoMo & More!

  This is our favorite time of the week, there’s so much to look forward to! It’s a pretty great feeling when you realize there are so many options for you weekend. Plus the weather’s been so nice lately! Check out all that’s going on around Atlanta below!   Friday September 27 – Antigone Rising […]

Interview: Kid Slim- Performing @ The Loft September 27th

Interview: Kid Slim- Performing @ The Loft September 27th

Kid Slim is a nineteen year old rapper with a past – a past, unlike most, as a basketball player on a full ride at Western University; a Division 1 team. The 6 foot 8 inch MC, hailing from Barrington, Illinois, dropped out of college after his freshman year to pursue his love of music. […]

What’s Up Wednesday? September 11

It’s hard to believe it has been 12 years since the tragedy of September 11th, 2001. We will never forget those who lost their lives on that day and those who have sacrificed their lives since then while protecting our country and fighting for our freedom. Never forget. And now, here are some shows happening […]

What’s Up Wednesday? September 4

Happy Wednesday! Settling back into the workweek after a holiday weekend can be tough but there are some great shows tonight that will make you feel like you’re back on vacation! Check them out below! MINDCRIME (Queensryche Tribute) @ The Loft MINDCRIME is a Queensryche tribute project based out of New York. The focal point […]

What’s Up Monday? August 5th

Happy Monday Atlanta! School is about to begin and things are going to start bustling in the city! Let’s sit back and enjoy these last few days before the crazy traffic and manic mornings occur. It’s a laid-back kind of night, so grab a cold beverage and enjoy some live music! The Melvins @ The […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Anberlin @ The Loft July 12th

Photos and review by Jenna Hughes Alternative rockers Anberlin played The Loft in Atlanta on July 12th as part of their Acoustic Summer Tour. The band out of Orlando, Florida, treated fans to a rare, stripped down acoustic performance in support of their latest album, 2012’s Vital. The mood was set with low lighting provided […]

AMG Weekend Picks: The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Old School Saturday & More

There’s lots to choose from this weekend but it’s hard to go wrong!  If you want to spend the evening surrounded by nature, The Carolina Chocolate Drops hit the Atlanta Botanical Garden on Friday. Is an amphitheater show more your speed? Toad the Wet Sprocket is playing the Frederick Brown Jr. Ampitheater this Saturday! Finally […]

Interview with Nate of Anberlin playing The Loft on July 12th!

By: Shelby Lum Quiet guitars strumming, amps pushed out of the way, and a performance mostly without the electric guitars that brought Anberlin to popularity will fill the Florida rockers’ show at The Loft. For their summer tour, Anberlin will be playing a stripped down show, reminiscent of sessions of MTV Unplugged, and fans can hear “Paperthin Hymn,” “Feel […]

Interview: The Maine- Playing @ The Loft July 13th

By: Shelby Lum The guys from The Maine have been busy since their 2008 release “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop,” including releasing their latest album a few weeks ago on June 4th. Singer, John O’Callaghan, took some time to chat with Atlanta Music Guide about The Maine’s newest album, and their upcoming show in Atlanta at The […]