Music Man–The Splinter Groups

Music Man–The Splinter Groups

I spent the week at home in Atlanta re-building a fence in my front yard that was recently crushed by a 150 year-old oak tree. Thankfully, as far as my property is concerned it was just the fence that was ruined. My neighbor, as well as my neighbor’s neighbor on the other hand, had major […]

Just Announced! Travis’ Fran Healy & Andy Dunlop Coming to The Loft, October 17!

Just Announced! Travis’ Fran Healy & Andy Dunlop Coming to The Loft, October 17!

We're finally able to announce the exciting show coming up at The Loft that we've been teasing you all about for days. The (quite frankly) adorable Fran Healy and Andy Dunlop (singer and guitarist, respectively) of the lovely Scottish band Travis will be giving a special performance on October 17. That's Andy on the left […]

CD Review: Black Moth Super Rainbow — Eating Us; Playing Drunken Unicorn July 29

CD Review: Black Moth Super Rainbow — Eating Us; Playing Drunken Unicorn July 29

Black Moth Super Rainbow Eating Us Graveface By Noel Wurst Black Moth Super Rainbow is an interesting bunch.  At one’s first listen to their latest offering, Eating Us, it comes across as a fairly “chill” and simple “background worthy” album that tends to get listened to while cooking, or doing yardwork with a boombox playing […]

Team Luis Presents The Soulphonics and Ruby Velle, with T Bird and the Breaks @ Star Bar, July 24

Team Luis Presents The Soulphonics and Ruby Velle, with T Bird and the Breaks @ Star Bar, July 24

We've already had some pretty awesome things to say about T Bird and the Breaks, and everyone agrees that The Soulphonics and Ruby Velle pretty much blow everything out of the water. So you should really check them both out this Friday at Star Bar as part of the Super Soul Night, presented by your […]

CD Review: Akron/Family — Set ’em Wild, Set ’em Free; @ The EARL August 13

CD Review: Akron/Family — Set ’em Wild, Set ’em Free; @ The EARL August 13

Akron/Family Set ‘em Wild, Set ‘em Free Dead Oceans By Samantha Parvin A friend recently made the claim that Akron/Family is the new Beatles. Coming from a devout Beatles lover, this is quite a bold statement. But in fact, there are several characteristics that this indie band share with the Founders of Pop. Akron/Family pulls […]

An Intimate Evening with Ian McLagen of Faces and Small Faces @ Smith’s Olde Bar, November 9

An Intimate Evening with Ian McLagen of Faces and Small Faces @ Smith’s Olde Bar, November 9

If you are a fan of classic British rock, then you will be familiar with the work of Ian McLagen, the excellent keyboard (among other instruments) player whose distinct sound graced the songs of both the Faces and Small Faces. Now living in Texas music city Austin, McLagen is still a much sought-after session player […]

Dr. Dog @ The Loft, September 29

Dr. Dog @ The Loft, September 29

Having already garned a lot of attention, both from critics and music fans in general, Dr. Dog continues to win folks over with their 1960s-tinged melodies. They will be bringing their glorious Beach Boys-esque harmonies to the Loft on September 29, and you get can get your tickets at Ticket Alternative now. Get in the […]

CD Review: Tom Jones — 24 Hours; CANCELED – Plays Chastain Park Amphitheatre July 31

CD Review: Tom Jones — 24 Hours; CANCELED – Plays Chastain Park Amphitheatre July 31

Tom Jones24 HoursS-Curve Records By Leila Regan-Porter Late last fall we were graced with a new Tom Jones record. For the most part, it may have gone unnoticed. Though he has had recent success with "the kids" thanks to his DJ Mousse T's collaboration on "Sex Bomb" from his popular duets album Reload, things may […]

Gringo Star @ The EARL, September 19

Gringo Star @ The EARL, September 19

Gringo Star “All Y’all” from analogmonkey.tv on Vimeo. Gringo Star have been spending a lot of their time far away from their hometown of Atlanta. But fear not. This fall they will be rounding off their humongous US summer tour back here, at The EARL, on September 19. This will surely be a huge welcome-home […]

CD Review: Megafaun – Gather, Form and Fly

CD Review: Megafaun – Gather, Form and Fly

Megafaun Gather, Form and Fly Hometapes By Julia Reidy Megafaun’s albums feel like a flocking of musical ideas rather than a linear expression of them. Good thing for the Durham, N.C. trio, then, that the migration it has made compositionally takes it in all kinds of fascinating directions; ones that perhaps aren’t visible without binoculars. […]

Music Man–The Downside

Music Man–The Downside

Slow travel week last week. With the exception of a road trip to Nashville on Friday and Saturday, I pretty much camped out in Atlanta all week catching up on music listening, live shows, and a little company paper work. I came across some really cool stuff while I was at it, particularly in the live setting. I saw […]

CD Review: The Dead Weather – Horehound

CD Review: The Dead Weather – Horehound

The Dead Weather Horehound Third Man By Eileen Tilson In Latin, Lucifer means “Day Star” and is linked with pre-Christian story that Lucifer rose early and was the shiniest star in the sky, outshining Jupiter and Saturn, and then would disappear before the Sun came up. The story, of course, has evolved into Lucifer as […]