Interview: The Features; Playing @ The EARL 5/23

Interview: The Features; Playing @ The EARL 5/23

Hailing from Tennessee, indie-rock quartet, The Features have been releasing music for over a decade. Time may not always make for a great band, but it sure does help. They have played at Bonnaroo, been compared to Manchester Orchestra (Atlanta’s own), and have been featured in Twilight. With their new self-titled album out, the Features […]

Picture Book: Clutch @ Center Stage

Pictures & Review By Deidra Pinion If you were coming to see Clutch at Center Stage, you probably noticed that almost, if not every seat, was filled. Clutch started touring in March 2013 in support of their new album, Earth Rocker. People of all ages lined the theater. I was told that I was in […]

What’s Up Monday? May 20th

Good morning Atlanta! Was this weekend AMAZING or what?! Between Party in the Park, Springfest and Rome River Jam, this weekend was loaded with fun! Luckily, tonight we have a light show schedule so we all have time to play catch-up! Just what we need! For those of you who need MORE music, check out […]

Schedule Posted for Springfest at Twain’s Billards and Tap, 5/18

Schedule Posted for Springfest at Twain’s Billards and Tap, 5/18

The Awesome Lineup is posted for Springfest at Twain’s! Get your fill on some of the best local artists & bands in Atlanta, while contributing to a great cause! All proceeds benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank! 9:45 pm- Gringo Star (Headlining) 9:00 pm- Rolling Nowhere 8:15 pm- Shathouse Rats 7:30pm- Villain Family 6:45 pm-Swingset […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Party in the Park, Springfest, Rome River Jam + more!

By: Shelby Lum It’s my favorite time of year! It’s a weekend for festivals! Rain or shine: Party in the Park, Springfest, and Rome River Jam will be going on. Feeling more Rock and Indie-pop? Head down to Centennial Olympic Park to catch Passion Pit, Ellie Goulding, and GROUPLOVE at Party in the Park. This lineup is […]

Interview with Hockey; Playing @ The Loft w/ The Hush Sound 5/19

Often compared to bands like LCD Soundsystem and The Strokes, Hockey originally captured the hearts (and ears) of fans everywhere with their debut home-made EP, Mind Chaos, in 2009. After making their way through the festival circuit, having songs featured on multiple commercials and television shows, being named as one of Beyond Race magazine’s “50 […]

Randall Bramblett Interview; Playing Eddie’s Attic 5/17

Southern soul artist Randall Bramblett has just released his 9th studio LP, Bright Spots, on New West Records. Drawing inspiration from classic pop, soul, blues and gospel alike, he says the album was his “easiest and most organic to record.”  Bramblett is holding a CD release party tomorrow at Eddie’s Attic, and we were lucky enough […]

5GB Interview: Cosmonauts; Playing 529 Thursday, May 16

By Jhoni Jackson Orange County outfit Cosmonauts boasts a blend of chaos and comedowns in their forever-fuzzy rock ‘n’ roll repertoire. Last year’s If You Wanna Die Then I Wanna Die (Burger Records) hits both amped-up, anxious highs and droning, lost-in-lament lows with equal intensity. Nailing an energetic, raucous jam like “Motorcycle #1” is a feat in […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Justin Furstenfeld @ Center Stage 5/14

Photos and review by Jenna Hughes The atmosphere at Center Stage was quiet and calm on Tuesday night as fans eagerly awaited the stripped down solo performance of Justin Furstenfeld (of Blue October). The standing room floor was transformed into a seating area and those seats filled up fast with dedicated fans. Strangers chatted and […]