If you want to see a show, a real show, then Fischerspooner is a solid bet. Yes it's been a few years since the band was in the spotlight during that whole electro-clash revolution. But now, with a third album on the way in May, the performance troupe is back with their flashy costumes (see […]
Strezo Haunted House Volume 1 Stick Figure Recordings By Samantha Parvin Kristen Strezo, the vocalist after whom the band is named, along with multi-instrumentalist Robert Filippo, introduce their second full-length album, Haunted House Volume 1, today. Collin Guy, Pablo Cerda, Fernando Medina, Kilton Hopkins and Deisha Oliver complement the duo with several instrumental additions to […]
Scotty Don't Songs from the Back Porch By Al Kaufman It's a tricky thing about tribute bands. They are great ways for musicians to make money and pay homage to bands they idolize. But for true musicians, tribute bands do not allow them to create. Some are able to break out. Marshall Crenshaw managed to […]
We've been falling in love with this band more than just a little bit and whatever language they're using, we're understanding it loud and clear. OK enough with the play-on-words. Uplifting in a non-tedious and over-enthusiastic way, The Love Language play that kind of tambourine-shaking, melodic guitar indie pop rock that is infectious and endearing […]
Meehan's Pub in Sandy Springs will be hosting Shamrock & Roll Fest the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day, March 14. Presented by Dave-FM, the festival will feature performances by a host of bands, from Nic Cowan to Sister Hazel, lasting all day long. The party starts at 2 p.m. and goes until 11 p.m. Get […]
Atlanta band Carnivores (formerly Chainestereo) will be playing 529 on May 1 for their record release. Also performing are Balkans and DJs Louder than Dreams. Tickets are available here. Windy & Carl will be bringing their ambient soundscapes to 529 on May 2 with Benoit Pioulard. Tickets are available here. The dancetastic Yea Big + […]
Winston Audio The Red Rhythm Favorite Gentlemen Records By Samantha A. Parvin Winston Audio’s The Red Rhythm is the first full-length album released by the Atlanta-based quintet. The current band members have only been playing together since 2006, yet producer Dan Hannon’s skill and the poetry of the band successfully introduce an album of clever, […]
Morrissey Years of Refusal Attack/Lost Highway First of all, we must admit (and by we, I mean myself, who has been gawking at this cover ever since the banner ads started appearing on my favorite blogs weeks ago), Moz is looking pretty sharp. His biceps could rival those of Springsteen. Alright, not quite, but still, […]
The Takeover UKRunning with the WastersRyko by Al Kaufman The Takeover UK are one of those garage bands with punk attitudes, but enough music sensibility to fill their songs with monster hooks. They're like some of the great British bands that came out in the '70s second wave of the British Invasion. You know, bands […]
For a couple of months now, local bands have been working across the city gathering up community service hours for WonderRoot's slightly unusual Battle of the Bands. In order for the bands to get a spot at the final battle (which just happens to be at Lenny's Bar this Saturday) they had to battle each […]
Birmingham, Ala. music-man about town Dan Sartain will be bringing his rock 'n' roll to The EARL on May 15. Get your tickets here. Also coming up at The EARL are rockers Electric Shadows with Ex Humans, Stalkers and GG King on March 13 (tickets available here), Brit electro-punks Late of the Pier with The […]
Yet another St. Patrick's Day party has been announced, this time it's The Shamrock Social at The Foundry at Puritan Mill. The party offers guests an open bar, party favors, games, sweets and music from The Modern Society (pictured) and DJ Chris Rimby. And it's all for charity – proceeds go towards Habitat for Humanity. […]
MarvelAnn Bad Advice By Eileen Tilson What do Portland, Ore. and Australia have in common? Both serve as the inspiration for duo Marvelann’s sophomore album Bad Advice. Written and recorded by founding members Simon Honisett and Jonathan Jubera, the album is a crafted compilation of dreamy pop recorded entirely in Jubera’s basement. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Honisett […]
A Shoreline Dream Recollections of Memory Latenight Weeknight Records By Eileen Tilson Recollections of Memory is the second full-length album by Denver natives, A Shoreline Dream. Released on Latenight Weeknight Records, the album is a hypnotic cyclone of sound filled with ethereal effect-laden guitars, haunting vocals and dashes of electronic ambiance. The textures on this heavily instrumental album […]
Bloodkin Baby They Told Us We Would Rise Again SCI Fidelity Records By Eileen Tilson “Let’s take a road trip, its been a while…” swoons Daniel Hutchens on the the final track of Bloodkin’s latest studio album, Baby They Told Us We Would Rise Again. Recorded in their hometown of Athens, this is the band’s […]
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