5GB with Koko Beware (Opening for The Babies); Playing 529 Tuesday, Dec. 18

By Jhoni Jackson For Athens, Ga., outfit Koko Beware, the weather’s perpetually warm and sunny—the perfect climate for absolute cute to flourish. Laid-back surf nods spruce up the band’s otherwise sparse lo-fi indie-pop canvas, but not to excess. The unembellished palate tempers exclamations like, “You’re a beach babe!” Koko Beware is nonchalantly adorable in that […]

Live Review: Marina And The Diamonds w/ Icona Pop – Center Stage – 12/12/12

Live Review: Marina And The Diamonds w/ Icona Pop – Center Stage – 12/12/12

♡ PART 7: “HOW TO BE A HEARTBREAKER” ♡ | MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS from Atlantic Records UK on Vimeo. By Justin Lyons Welsh singer, Marina Diamandis aka Marina & The Diamonds broke through in 2009 as a DIY, pop artist known for catchy hooks and commanding vocals. Her buzzworthy debut record The Family Jewels […]

What’s Up Monday?

Oh the countdown to Christmas has begun! I hope all your shopping is done, and you are starting to look forward to great food, family, and fun! And fingers crossed that it will actually begin feeling like Christmas soon! Want to go out tonight? Here’s some suggestions. -Oh what fun it will be! Larry, Carols, […]

Writer/Producer Simon Illa Brings Annual Holiday ‘Thing’ @ Vinyl Benefitting The Toys For Tots Foundation

                What better way to celebrate the holiday season than to go out and buy toys and donate them to a good cause while enjoying some amazing live music and celebrating the holiday season with Simon! Performers: Radiolucent and Neil Cribbs Time: Saturday December 15 Doors at 7 […]

5GB With The Bitteroots; Playing Eddie’s Attic, Dec. 14th

THE BITTEROOTS are a Decatur-based rock band, influenced by blues, jam, folk and classic rock, with a penchant for catchy hooks, driving rhythms and soaring vocals that keep getting better with time. The four-piece group is returning to the Atlanta music scene this spring with its sophomore release, “Central of Georgia,” after a short break […]

Preview: KEEP ON MOVIN! Dance Party at The Basement, Saturday Dec. 15

The duo behind the dance party, Jacob Jones and Reno Bo, have brought their signature moves down to Atlanta following their success in Nashville. This Saturday at The Basement, join the boys of Electric Western Records as they host another KEEP ON MOVIN! party to get your legs shakin’ and your toes tappin’. I’ve been […]

AMG Top Picks for New Year’s Eve!!

By: Shelby Lum Atlanta is never at a loss for its fantastic events throughout the entire year.  Of course you can watch the peach drop, but this year it may be time to switch up your plans and catch some of the best live acts coming to town.  No matter what style of music you […]

Q & A with AWOLNATION playing Winter Wonder Jam at Atlantic Station Saturday, Dec. 15th

Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION talked with us at AMG before his performance at the third week of Winter Wonder Jam at Atlantic Station.  The electronic rock band is signed with Red Bull Records, meaning their performance will be anything but low energy.  Their music has been featured on Sons of Anarchy and  Vampire Diaries, and […]

Picture Book & Live Review: Hijacking Music Festival @ 529 – December 8th, 2012

Photos and Review by Chandler Mays This year’s Hijacking Music Festival went off without a hitch, and was nothing less than astounding. For ten straight hours, I treated my eardrums to some monumental sonic shenanigans within the cozy confines of East Atlanta Village’s famous 529 Bar. The layout was perfect with a stage on both […]

What’s Up Thursday?

Is it me, or is this week going by extremely slow?? Luckily for us there is plenty to do this weekend! Here some activities for you to play with tonight. Tonight at the Tabernacle, Asking Alexandria will be rocking out getting all of the kids heads’ bopping. – “One of THE best and most important […]