CD Review: Minus Ned — Are We Finally Fitting In?; Playing The Nest, November 10

Minus Ned Are We Finally Fitting In? Nedhead Records By Al Kaufman When guitarist Ned Bridges decided to form a band with fellow Connecticut friends Zach Guglin (vocals/drums) and Michael Martens (guitar), he probably thought the band would just break up when he took off for college. Instead, the two remaining members recruited guitarist Mark […]

CD Review: Ken Will Morton — Contenders; Playing Eddie’s Attic on November 13

Ken Will Morton Contenders Ghostmeat Records By Ellen Eldridge Listeners will hear Bob Dylan’s influence in the first note of the first song, “Broken Windows,” even before seeing the credit for Bob Dylan’s title and verse in “Swan on the River” later on the album Contenders. Connecting the obvious smoky style inspiration, patterned after greats […]

Live Review: Fitz & the Tantrums, Walk the Moon at Center Stage, October 29

Live Review: Fitz & the Tantrums, Walk the Moon at Center Stage, October 29

By Justin Lyons Walk the Moon and Fitz & the Tantrums are two bands that you wouldn’t necessarily picture touring together.  However, the two rising acts do have one thing in common: making people move. Cincinnati-based opener Walk the Moon’s youthful energy was not lost on the diverse crowd of 20-somethings and middle-aged folk.  From […]

CD Review: Megadeth — Th1rt3en

Megadeth Th1rt3en Roadrunner By Ellen Eldridge Things are falling perfectly into place for Megadeth. The release of the 13th studio album, aptly titled Th1rt3en, falls on the eerie date of 11-01-11, the day after Halloween. One of my “go to” bands, Megadeth never fails to disappoint me, but all fans of thrash metal should appreciate […]

Live Review: Watch the Throne with Jay-Z And Kanye West at Philips Arena, October 28

Live Review: Watch the Throne with Jay-Z And Kanye West at Philips Arena, October 28

By Justin Lyons. Maybe it’s because the last time Jay-Z came to Atlanta he owned Philips Arena.  It could be due to the fact Kanye is known for his memorable performance prowess.  Possibly, it’s because these two have made some of the most important hip-hop albums of the past 15 years (and sometimes together).  Whatever […]