List by Chandler Mays And the list continues! Here are AMG’s Top 30 albums of 2012, numbers 20-11: 20. Big Boi – Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors Critics and music fans alike were curious of how Big Boi would fare without Andre as he released his first solo album, Sir Lucious Leftfoot…, in 2010. Of […]
By Jhoni Jackson If 2012 wasn’t your best year, there’s a way for you to close it out with at least a modicum sense of accomplishment: Conquer a New Year’s Eve challenge. The entire city will be buzzing, of course, but East Atlanta Village is hosting particularly stellar trifecta of NYE parties. The EARL scored […]
List by Chandler Mays A new tide has turned over our musical landscape this past year. The end of 2012 officially marks the first full year of Spotify usage in the US, which in turn has drastically increased the overall number of albums I’ve had access to this year. Whereas I usually listen to anywhere […]
By Gini Strobel So look, if you haven’t secured your New Year’s Eve plans, don’t fret! While, there are dozens of parties and shows happening all around town, one show that I plan to catch is Ponderosa at Vinyl. For one thing, it’s cheap as hell, especially for a New Year’s Eve event with a […]
By: Shelby Lum Well we all survived the Mayans’ 2012 prediction, and come Monday will all be rolling into 2013 for another year to come. Artists are flooding Atlanta and all of our venues to kick off a brand new year, but the festivities aren’t just on Monday! Shows are all weekend long, so extend […]
In 2007, while bartending at the Hotel Cafe, ground zero for the new wave of young, folksy songwriters, Meiko finally landed a coveted opening slot. From there she gigged relentlessly, performing wherever and whenever she could, eventually becoming the artist to see at the popular club and at venues around town. The self-released first album […]
By: Shelby Lum So for those of you who have survived the end of the world and survived the end of your Christmas shopping, we have put together the best concerts going on this weekend for you to reward yourself with! Stay warm for the weekend. Here are your AMG weekend picks: Friday, December 21st-Marah […]
In the course of their 23 year history, Jupiter Coyote has played over four thousand shows, traveled everywhere and done just about everything a touring band can do. The innovative group has independently sold well over half a million CDs, tens of thousands of downloads, and who knows how many bootlegs loose to fans for […]
The Revels are creating a movement and revival in the music scene. Bringing back the roots of Rock’n’Roll with loud guitar amps, giant kick drums, fuzzy bass tones, overdriven organ, and raspy vocals. Heavily influenced by Classic Rock bands like Led Zeppelin and The Who, but intrigued by Modern Rock bands The Raconteurs, Band of […]
More Tennessee natives, Tesla Rossa, has claimed one of the opening spots for the last week of Winter Wonder Jam at Atlantic Station this weekend. Yes, these guys are indie rock, but they also through some garage into the mix as well. The guys took some time to talk to us here at AMG. Below […]
By Jhoni Jackson IndieATL, the Georgia State University arm that simultaneously schools students on video-making and supports the city’s independent music scene, has more than a few reasons to celebrate. Tonight at 529, Baby Baby, El Fossil and other local acts will aid the web only live music series in high-fiving the holiday season—but that’s […]
Electronic, indie rockers, MUTEMATH, have scored the headlining spot at the last week of Winter Wonder Jam at Atlantic Station this weekend. They have played Bonnaroo, been nominated for a Grammy, and helped on the Transformers theme song. Their latest album, Odd Soul, has broken new ground for the band as they have collaborated more […]
ATL…This Saturday, December 22nd, Grand Hustle, Atlantic Records & DTLR invite everyone out to South Dekalb Mall for an exclusive CD signing with T.I. – T.I. will be signing copies of his new CD “Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head” in the Center Court of South Dekalb Mall at 12PM followed by a free performance […]
Still some of the coolest and friendliest musicians in the biz, Atlanta boys Drivin n’ Cryin have been kicking it for over two decades with their southern rock, playing with the likes of Neil Young, REM, and Soul Aslyum, and garnering the respect of heavy hitters like Blues Traveler’s John Popper, Edwin McCain, Gov’t Mule […]
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