By: Shelby Lum Most likely because of the infamous Bob Marley, most (including myself) associate reggae with Jamaica, yet island culture doesn’t just stop in Jamaica, and Collie Buddz is changing the image. “Growing up in Bermuda, reggae was all I listened to,” Collie Buddz said. After he began attending Full Sail University in Florida, he began making his […]
Photos and Review by: Catrina Maxwell of CatMax Photography, LLC
Formed in Atlanta, Blackberry Smoke (Charlie Starr, Richard Turner, Brit Turner, Paul Jackson, and Brandon Still) has been winning over fans since 2000. Mixing elements of country, gospel, bluegrass, rock and soul, there’s a little something for the ears of everyone. In the last decade, the quintet has released three full-length albums, two EPs and […]
By: Shelby Lum (Photo Cred: Laura Wilson) What makes Josh Ritter, Josh Ritter, is his whirlwind of experiences. Coming off his latest album release in March, The Beast In Its Tracks, the singer made a very painful experience public knowledge in his lyrics and in his songs: his breakup and divorce. “The reception has been far […]
By Shelby Lum Atlanta’s music scene is just as diverse as its residents. This weekend, pop into the Basement for a wild set from Michal Menert (Bassnectar after-party) or find intimate music at The Earl with Torres. One of Atlanta’s unique venues will have exactly what ya want. And don’t forget those delicious burgers and snacks at […]
By Sarah Edelstein & JJ Posway Lorin Ashton, aka Bassnectar, has become a staple in the American EDM scene. He is “the original long hair behind the tables,” amassing an enormous fan base and having sold over 220k tickets to his solo shows alone in 2012. Starting his musical career promoting and participating in the […]
Michal Menert is the first artist signed to Pretty Lights Music, after co-producing Pretty Lights’ debut album, “Taking Up Your Precious Time (2006)” and contributing to a handful of the project’s tracks afterward. With a new EP out, Michal has hit the road to blow people away with his new music. We caught up with […]
By Al Kaufman “It’s better to burn out then to fade away,” said a wise rock and roller (who has yet to do either after over 40 years). But these words ring even truer in the world of punk rock. Like a red dwarf, these bands burn brightly with passion and fury, then fade out […]
Photos by Jenna Hughes
Happy Thursday music lovers! It’s a beautiful day out which means it’s going to be the perfect night to catch a show! We’ve got such a great lineup this evening it’s going to be hard to decide what to attend! Check it out below! Tyler Lyle @ Eddie’s Attic A self-described ‘old soul’, Tyler Lyle’s […]
You can’t beat a good song and when Zane Lowe featured this on his show today as the Hottest Record in the World, we had to agree. No US release date yet, but we like it. You can find his official site here www.johnnewman.co.uk
Sheila E. is a multi-faceted drummer, percussionist, vocalist, songwriter, performer, arranger, producer, composer, instrumentalist and humanitarian. Her gifts have brought joy on the world and have made her one of today’s brightest talents, and she continues to be one of our most treasured stars. Sheila Escovedo was born into a musical family. She was heavily […]
If you love to keep up with the Atlanta music scene then Tunes from the Tombs is the festival for you! The Historic Oakland Cemetery will host Tunes from the Tombs on Saturday, June 8th! This festival will pack in over a dozen well-known ATL bands in one of the most historic and beautiful cemeteries […]
When does a musician finally hit upon his or her particular “sound”? For some, it bursts forth from their body fully formed; for others, it takes months or sometimes years of trial-and-error. For Mackenzie Scott, the singer-songwriter from Nashville who performs under the name Torres, the foundation and framework of her distinctive sound were already […]
Album Review by Rosie Judd This record almost snuck past me. A friend recommended it to me 2 days before it came out, with the preface that I would fall in love with it, even though I couldn’t own it yet. They were right. I knew nothing about Mikal Cronin. I didn’t know that he […]
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