What’s Up Wednesday 9/3

John Thrasher with special guests, Battlefield Collective and Brandon Stiles @Eddie’s Attic    John Thrasher was 12 years old when he attended his first concert, performed by one of his main influences, the Dave Matthews Band. It was that same year he bought his first guitar, and discovered what he wanted to do for the […]

New Music Tuesday 9/2

Here’s a round up of new and noteworthy music dropping today, Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Code Orange – I Am King (Deathwish) Formerly known as Code Orange Kids, their newest release, I Am King, is the group’s first release since their name change. I Am King is the second studio album for the American hardcore punk […]

What’s Up Tuesday 9/2

We hope everyone had a wonderfully relaxing Labor Day weekend! Here’s who’s playing tonight:   Wolf Gang/ Sir Sly w/ Secret Someones @ The EARL  The British group’s sound packs in an abundance of suave panache, ear-thwacking beats and heart-throttling melodies. Max McElligott and his crack combo have quickly cultivated a dedicated and avid fan […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Labor Day Edition

Friday, August 29th Kudzu Kings @ The Loft Kudzu Kings are a musical outfit from Oxford, MS. Their sound is a unique blend of country, bluegrass and improvisational rock & roll. The band was actively together for almost ten years (1994-2003). In those years together, the band gained moderate success in the Southeast, Colorado, and […]

the polyphic spree

Throwback Thursday: Q&A with The Polyphonic Spree – February 2012

  This interview was originally published in February 2012. The Polyphic Spree will return to Atlanta at  The Loft on Saturday 8/30.   By Eileen Tilson “Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules.” […]

What’s Up Thursday 8/28

StereoFeed w/ The Strays of York, Cinch at Vinyl StereoFeed was formed in 2011 by Griffin Carr, Eric Lee, and Alex Estes. Griffin & Eric formerly of the Atlanta based group “Jettison” and Alex’s previous band “Fulturn Jones” had toured together. Though their initial projects eventually fell apart; the three found common ground and continued their […]

What’s Up Wednesday 8/27

Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out at Eddie’s Attic Many bands have come and gone since May 1991, but Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out have endured. In the process, they’ve managed to climb to the top not just once, but twice—winning a slew of IBMA vocal awards, including two Male Vocalist of the Year honors, […]

New Music Tuesday 8/26

New Music Tuesday 8/26

Here’s a round up of new and noteworthy music dropping today, Tuesday, August 26, 2014. _____________________________ The New Pornographers – Brill Bruisers (Matador) The New Pornographers is an eight-piece indie rock act out of Vancouver, British Columbia. The group formed in 1999 and has released five albums prior to they’re latest release, Brill Bruisers, which […]

Q&A with Jason Elliot of Spirits & the Melchizedek Children, Playing The Drunken Unicorn 8/27

Don’t let their daunting name intimidate you, Spirits and the Melchizedek Children is one Atlanta band that you don’t want to miss out on. The group began as a independent acoustic project of front man Jason Elliot, but the four-piece outfit has grown into so much more! Recently, AMG got a chance to chat with […]

What’s Up Tuesday 8/26

Happy Tuesday, y’all! It’s a wonderful day in Atlanta and we’re so psyched to have some amazing bands in town! Check out the list of shows around the city tonight. ___________________________ Ed Roland and the Sweet Tea Project @ Eddie’s Attic For the past two decades, Atlanta native Ed Roland has been the front man […]

20 Bands That Should Kiss & Make Up

August 25th is National Kiss and Make Up Day! We’re celebrating by reflecting on some our of favorite artists that we wish would kiss, make up and then reunite for an amazing tour.  _______________________ Destiny’s Child source: www.destinyschild.com/photos _______________________ The Smiths source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smiths#mediaviewer/File:SmithsPromoPhoto_TQID_1985.jpg _______________________ The White Stripes source: www.whitestripes.com/lo-fi/photos.html?displayPhoto=1 _______________________ R.E.M.   source: culturecatch.com/music/rem-breakup _______________________ A Tribe Called Quest […]

What’s Up Monday 8/25

Good morning Atlanta and Happy Monday! The work week is just beginning but don’t let that get you down! Here’s what’s happening today in the Atlanta Music Scene. Songwriter’s Open Mic at Eddies Attic  If you love to listen to the newest artists to hit the A-Town music scene be sure to check out Songwriter’s […]