Home For The Holidays: Carols From ATL Locals

If you love supporting local artists and have a great appreciation for holiday tunes, then check out the list of holiday songs we’ve complied from all of your favorite Atlanta artists! “Blue Christmas” by Collective Soul Back in 1995 artists like Tori Amos, Billy Pilgrim and Atlanta-own Collective Soul got together to create a compilation Christmas album. […]

Throwback Thursday: 5GB with The Blind Shake

This interview was originally published on October 5, 2012. The Blind Shake will perform at The EARL on December 3, 2014.  By Jhoni Jackson Garage-stomp is the choice term for the Blind Shake. The Minneapolis band employs it in press releases and on their website. There’s no use in arguing—they’re right. There’s no better way to […]

What’s Up Thursday 11/20

We’ve almost made it to the weekend, Atlanta! Reward yourself with a night out at one of the many concerts happening tonight! Jared & Amber at Eddie’s Attic Jared & Amber are in love with each other and with music. So naturally, they started making music together. They play their own brand of jazzy-gypsy-Americana, and […]

Farewell Drifters

Interview w/ Zach of The Farewell Drifters, Playing @ Eddie’s Attic 11/21

The Farewell Drifters formed when lead singer Zach Bevill and mandolinist Joshua Britt discovered a mutual love of 60’s pop and began writing and performing together. They return to Atlanta this Friday to perform once again at Eddie’s Attic and to promote their latest album, Tomorrow Forever, released under Compass Records and collaborated with producer […]

What’s Up Wednesday 11/19

Congratulations, you’ve made it halfway through the week! Celebrate with one of these great shows! Michelle Chamuel w/ Hannah Thomas Band at Vinyl Some albums are like homes: they arrive ready to be lived in – headphones like house keys, songs opening up like rooms – providing a soundtrack to the act of living. Fortunately […]

Bear's Den

Live Review: Bear’s Den @ The Earl 11/17

London-based Bear’s Den consists of trio Andrew Davie (vocals, guitar), Joey Haynes (banjo, vocal), and Kevin Jones (vocals, drums). They released their debut album, Islands, earlier this year on October 20 via Communion Records to much critical acclaim. It was only after finding their identity on the road that the band decided to focus their attention […]

Manchester Orchestra

New Music Tuesday 11/18

Mr. Gnome – The Heart Of A Dark Star (El Marko Records)                     Mr. Gnome are a duo whose melancholy, prickling, guitar-driven sound nods to Cat Power-influenced indie rock acts such as Land Of Talk and Lightning Dust. The duo consists of vocalist/guitarist Nicole Barille and drummer/pianist Sam […]

What’s Up Tuesday 11/18

We know it’s getting awfully cold outside, so we’ve compiled all of Atlanta’s Tuesday concerts right here so you can find an indoor show to enjoy! Empires at Vinyl With ORPHAN, Empires climb to rare heights. Their vivid rock ‘n’ roll is now fused with an imaginative and open-armed approach. Born of singer Sean Van Vleet’s […]

What’s Up Monday 11/17

Not ready for the weekend to be over? Do something fun tonight with one of these great shows! Songwriter’s Open Mic at Eddie’s Attic For over 19 years, we’ve hosted Atlanta’s premiere SONGWRITER’S OPEN MIC for the performing songwriter. National and local acts perform 2 songs each, with 3 finalists returning for a third song […]

Caribou Our Love

Show Preview: Caribou @ Terminal West 11/17

Dan Snaith emerged under the moniker Manitoba in the early 2000’s with his EP People Eating Fruit, proving himself as a “master of the sublime.” Now known as Caribou, Snaith has remained true to that title with a solid collection of albums full of dreamy downtempo beats, and even a live album released in 2010 […]

Weekend Picks 11/14-11/16

Two weekends before Thanksgiving means it’s time to treat yourself before you give thanks to others! Check out all the Atlanta weekend shows below. Friday, November 14th Caroline Herring w/ Special Guest Heather Maloney at Eddie’s Attic With accolades and endorsements from critics and fellow musicians alike, Signature Sounds recording artist Caroline Herring has emerged […]

R.E.M. by MTV

Enter to Win R.E.M. By MTV Screening Passes on 11/18 & the DVD set!

Don’t miss the advanced screening of R.E.M. by MTV at Midtown Art on Tuesday, Nov. 18! Fans that attend the screening will have the opportunity to receive $10 off the DVD, which will be in stores on Monday, Nov. 24. The $10 off offer is good only at these participating Atlanta independent record stores: Criminal Records, […]

What’s Up Thursday 11/13

Brace yourselves for the cold front coming in with an Atlanta concert! There’s lots going on tonight, so read below to decide which show you’ll attend. Von Grey at Eddie’s Attic Atlanta-based indie-alt-folk group von Grey has checked off more things on the proverbial band wish list in the past year than many bands do […]