By Justin Lyons After one listen to Bon Iver’s most recent self-titled album last Summer, it was quickly apparent that Justin Vernon had aspirations for being known for more than the lonely solitude of For Emma, Forever Ago. In the early days when Vernon began performing mostly solo, he passed lyric sheets to fans to […]
Good morning, chickadees…..I woke up on this dreary morning to a teaser video of the new Muse album, and a strong desire for a lot of coffee…it’s just gonna be one of those days clearly. So I heard this Willie Nelson of Pearl Jam’s “Just Breathe” song the other day, and it is amazing…definitely should […]
Pennsylvania-born singer/songwriter, Langhorne Slim, has built a strong following with his constant touring with bands like, on tours with Cake, The Avett Brothers, Murder By Death, Jeffrey Lewis, The Violent Femmes, Lucero, Rocky Votolato, the Woes, Josh Ritter, Drive-By Truckers, The Low Anthem, and Old 97’s. He has been named WXPN’s “Artist to Watch,” and joined us for our 5GB series before his show tonight at The Earl. What’s […]
Good Morning Atlanta! I ran into a couple of you, but how many of you went to Bonnaroo this weekend? Oh let me tell you, it is definitely an experience! So, following our theme, the first song I heard this morning was MATTHEW PERRYMAN JONES (who also happens to be playing Atlanta on June 22!) […]
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Xiu Xiu is an American avant-garde group originally from San Jose, California. The band is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Jamie Stewart, who has been its only constant member since its inception in 2002. In days like these, I am not so sure what the difference is between being “avant-garde” and just trying to quirky. Read […]
Last night, Kimbra and The Kooks joined Foster the People for a fun and colorful night full of surprises! The summer weather and the high energy filled The Amphitheater with a vibe that all concert-goers appreciate! Highlights of the night included Kimbra joining Foster the People on stage to perform their collaborative song, “Warrior”, local […]
Review by Ellen Eldridge Just as the cover sticker label warns, Tenacious D’s Rize of the Fenix is most certainly not for children, nor religious people, but it is meant for people with a juvenile sense of humor. I’ll qualify my opinions by admitting that I fell in love with the D while watching […]
Many of you are hanging out at Bonnaroo with 80,000 of your closest friends this weekend, but if camping out is not your scene then check out what’s happenin’ locally. Atlanta is jam packed with great shows and festivals throughout the month of June and we’re diving in this weekend! Friday, June 8th- Mike Willis […]
Singer songwriter, Jeremiah Mixon’s music came out of tragedy, the death of his father, but has grown to reflect his light. He is playing Vinyl tonight and joined us for our 5GB series. What’s the first gig you ever attended? It was in the early 2000’s and I saw Matchbox Twenty. What is the best […]
Decatur native and Attic regular, Mike Willis, joins forces with fellow Atlanta-Nashville transplants, Connor Rand and Clay Evans, and recent Shootout finalist, Noah Collins, for a special evening of music. Nothing resembling a traditional Nashville-style writer’s round, this high-energy show will also feature some of the finest backing musicians in the US; blending styles of […]
By Jhoni Jackson It’s always a struggle for a fledgling band to find sure footing, much less overcome multiple member changes and a year-long hiatus. But Atlanta’s Knaves Grave seems to have defeated the odds, even managing to snag a slew of covetable spots opening for seasoned bands. Without having released a thing save for […]
By Jhoni Jackson It’s been a little more than a year since Bass Drum of Death dropped GB City, the Mississippi-bred band’s debut full-length on Fat Possum. But that hasn’t stopped them from touring again—they’ve literally doubled up on some cities. And just days after their second European bout to support the album, they’ve already […]
How are you Atlanta? Doesn’t it sort of feel like time is just flying by? We are almost half way through JUNE! Crazy. Here are some suggestions for your Thursday night extravaganzas. –Foster the People have dominated the charts with their catchy tunes, and now they are back in Atlanta in a slightly larger venue! […]
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