Today,Governor Nathan Deal and the board of Georgia MusicPartners (GMP) recognized the signing of the amended Georgia Entertainment Tax Credit, which now clearly includes music production as an attributable expense for qualified productions. The credit is expected to increase music production in the […]
One of the first bands to sign to Redbull Records, Awolnation . The band’s first single, “Sail”, peaked at #10 on the U.S. Billboard Rock Songs, and has received placements in several TV shows. We were joined by frontman Aaron Bruno for our 5GB series before their show on Saturday at Centennial Olympic Park for […]
Bon Matin Atlanta! So, for better or worse, I judge my day by the first song that comes on my Sirius XM channel…if it is something like Blink 182, I know I’m in for one of those days. Today, fortunately it was the little ditty above; I hope that it starts your Tuesday out right […]
Born in Johannesburg, and raised in Philadelphia, Gregory Alan Isakov‘s voice and guitar style leave a humble presence that has spawned a burgeoning fan base. He has shared the stage with numerous touring artists such as Ani Difranco, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Alexi Murdoch, Brandi Carlile and Fiona Apple. In 2011, Isakov’s songs were featured in film and television productions, including his track “If I […]
L.A. indie rock band, Dawes, have been racing up the charts with their hit “Time Spent in Los Angeles.” The band is part of the Laurel Canyon sound, which often cites influences such as Crosby, Stills, and Nash and Neil Young, among others. At the invitation of producer Jonathan Wilson, the band joined a local informal jam session that included Conor Oberst, The […]
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By Justin Lyons Prior to this week’s Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, AL, I was able to interview Curt Heiny from the electronic duo, Archnemesis (which also features Justin Aubuchon). If you’re going to Hangout, be sure to catch Archnemesis perform on Saturday at 11:30am at the XBox stage. Their first full length album People’s Radio […]
Happy Monday Atlanta! -Anyone that knows me, knows I am a HUGE fan of the Old 97’s, and if I was you I would be heading to Eddie’s Attic tonight to see magnetic frontman, Rhett Miller! -Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and now calling Colorado home, Gregory Alan Isakov has been traveling all his life. […]
Whether playing a show in a rock club or making his way into living rooms via Grey’s Anatomy, singer-songwriter Matthew Mayfield delivers songs that are hard to ignore. Teaming up with fellow songwriter David Ramirez, the two have banded together for a run of intimate acoustic shows. We chatted with Matthew before his show tonight […]
Did you get your Mother’s Day present yet? To all the moms out there, let me be the first to tell you that YOU ROCK! Moms have the hardest job on the planet, and deserve some loving this weekend (and all days!). Here are some suggestions with what to do with your beautiful weekend! Friday, […]
Resident ATL folk-soul singer-songwriter Micah Dalton has reemerged with a new full length album. A departure from his previous records, Blue Frontier showcases Micah’s musical versatility yet still maintains the groovy undertones one would expect from a Micah Dalton record. From the bittersweet “The Way Our Seasons Change”, introspective “Eyes to See, Ears to Hear”, […]
Rhett Miller is the front man and main songwriter of the hard-charging rock ‘n’ roll quartet the Old 97’s, as well as an accomplished solo artist. In addition to his nine studio albums with the 97’s (most recently The Grand Theatre Volume One and The Grand Theatre Vol. 2 in 2011), he has released […]
Funk-infused Texans, Snarky Puppy, are defining the new wave of jazz. Snarky Puppy’s leader, Michael League, was interviewed and written about in the 2010 book release “The New Face of Jazz: An intimate look at today’s living legends and the artists of tomorrow” by Cicily Janus. The author cites League’s self-termed music as “jafunkadansion” for […]
Georgia rockers, the Black Lips are not shy on stage or off. Known for their outlandish shows (that usually include, nudity, vomiting, instruments on fire, etc) the band have formed a cult like following, getting recognition from Rolling Stone and Spin and even performing on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The band in back in […]
Dan Navarro has been a songwriter for artists like Pat Benatar, The Bangles, Jackson Browne, Keb’ Mo’, Dave Edmunds, The Tempatations, Dionne Warwick, Dutch superstar Marco Borsato, The Triplets, Austin outlaw legend Rusty Weir and many more. As a recording artist, he toured alongside with longtime partner, Eric Lowen, in the acclaimed acoustic duo, Lowen […]
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