Sebadoh Bakesale: Deluxe Version Sub Pop By Ellen Eldridge If anything reminds of the late summer of 1994, a naked baby digging in a toilet does the trick. Sebadoh graces its audience with a nostalgic reminder of its fifth and best-selling album from the season when millions of jaded fans mourned Kurt Cobain’s suicide.
The Rosebuds Loud Planes Fly Low Merge By Al Kaufman Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp used to be a happily married couple that put out albums like The Rosebuds Make Out. Then they got divorced. But, like other couples going through turmoil (Richard and Linda Thompson, Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox of Eurythmics, all of […]
Black Lips Arabia Mountain Vice Music By Al Kaufman Every artist has that moment when they wish to be taken seriously. They make that attempt to branch out and not get pigeon-holed. The Jim Carreys and Will Ferrells of the world perform dramatic roles. The U2s release messes like Zooropa. In 2009, Atlanta’s Black Lips […]
By Eileen Tilson Owl City’s Adam Young is a confessed recluse. Known for being press shy, the sensitive electro front man, started his career making music in his parents’ Minnesota basement. After two independent albums, Owl City gained mainstream popularity with the 2009 major label debut album Ocean Eyes, which spawned the hit quadruple-platinum single “Fireflies.” […]
There’s a whole lotta legends coming to town this weekend. What with Loretta Lynn, Dick Dale and Dave Alvin all playing gigs, and the magnificent TONYs being streamed at The Fox, we’ve got a galaxy of stars in our eyes! And then there’s the Midtown Summer Stroll on Saturday and Sunday, with pop up shops, […]
Make sure and watch CMT tonight at 8 p.m., to watch Georgia boys the Zac Brown Band, who are nominated for three CMT awards including Video of the Year for “Colder Weather” (above), Group Video of the Year, and CMT Performance of the Year.
What could be better than a free gig? A free gig at Criminal Records. And what could possibly be better than a free in store at Criminal Records? A free in store at Criminal Records with food! The utterly delightful indie folk act The Low Anthem will be playing a free in store at Criminal […]
Elbow Build a Rocket Boys! Polydor By Eileen Tilson In the fourth land discovered in the famous Gulliver’s Travels, the Houyhnhnms (horses) are the rulers of the land, and are also the keepers of the savage Yahoos (humans). In their language “Houyhnhnms” means “the perfection of nature.” Houyhnhnms value reason beyond all else. They are […]
By Hillery Terenzi Full gallery after the jump.
Those cool folks at Red Stripe and 790 The Zone are bringing some great music and yummy food back to Candler Park on June 18 for a FREE festival! Bands like Robert Randolph & The Family Band, JJ Grey and Mofro, Dr. Dog, The Dirty Guv’nahs and our own Ponderosa will be rocking starting at […]
By Ken Lackner Full gallery after the jump.
Death Cab for Cutie Codes and Keys Atlantic By Al Kaufman Thanks to iTunes and other sites, the concept of the album is all but gone. Bands still release CDs, but they are just afterthoughts. They put their “reach out and grab you” song first, usually something a bit different as the third or fourth […]
By Eileen Tilson When you think of Jonny Lang, what is the first thing that pops into your head? He has been called a blues guitar prodigy, a virtuoso, and a once-in-a-generation blues artist. His debut solo album, Lie to Me, was recorded when he was just 15 years old. It went platinum, as did […]
Tags: Foo Fighters, Music, More Music Videos BAND TO PERFORM AT 2011 MTV MUSIC AWARDS AT AIRING LIVE SUNDAY, JUNE 5th AT 9PM ET/PT
Atlanta is getting into the summer spirit with an onslaught of open air shows. The Atlanta Botanical Garden, Chastain Park Amphitheatre and more are kicking off their summer music series, and the Starlight Six Drive-In will have their awesome Rock and Roll Monster Bash too. Don’t forget to pack the sunscreen and drink plenty of […]
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