CD/DVD Review: Arctic Monkeys — Arctic Monkeys at the Apollo DVD & Live in Texas Bonus CD

CD/DVD Review: Arctic Monkeys — Arctic Monkeys at the Apollo DVD & Live in Texas Bonus CD

Arctic Monkeys Arctic Monkeys at the Apollo DVD & Live in Texas bonus CD Warp Films / Domino Records / Bang Bang Films EMI Music Publishing By Samantha Parvin If you are looking for fresh, jump-around Britpop for your ears, you have come to the right place.  Arctic Monkeys’ double live disc is truly for […]

CD Review: Black Moth Super Rainbow — Eating Us; Playing Drunken Unicorn July 29

CD Review: Black Moth Super Rainbow — Eating Us; Playing Drunken Unicorn July 29

Black Moth Super Rainbow Eating Us Graveface By Noel Wurst Black Moth Super Rainbow is an interesting bunch.  At one’s first listen to their latest offering, Eating Us, it comes across as a fairly “chill” and simple “background worthy” album that tends to get listened to while cooking, or doing yardwork with a boombox playing […]

Team Luis Presents The Soulphonics and Ruby Velle, with T Bird and the Breaks @ Star Bar, July 24

Team Luis Presents The Soulphonics and Ruby Velle, with T Bird and the Breaks @ Star Bar, July 24

We've already had some pretty awesome things to say about T Bird and the Breaks, and everyone agrees that The Soulphonics and Ruby Velle pretty much blow everything out of the water. So you should really check them both out this Friday at Star Bar as part of the Super Soul Night, presented by your […]

CD Review: Akron/Family — Set ’em Wild, Set ’em Free; @ The EARL August 13

CD Review: Akron/Family — Set ’em Wild, Set ’em Free; @ The EARL August 13

Akron/Family Set ‘em Wild, Set ‘em Free Dead Oceans By Samantha Parvin A friend recently made the claim that Akron/Family is the new Beatles. Coming from a devout Beatles lover, this is quite a bold statement. But in fact, there are several characteristics that this indie band share with the Founders of Pop. Akron/Family pulls […]

An Intimate Evening with Ian McLagen of Faces and Small Faces @ Smith’s Olde Bar, November 9

An Intimate Evening with Ian McLagen of Faces and Small Faces @ Smith’s Olde Bar, November 9

If you are a fan of classic British rock, then you will be familiar with the work of Ian McLagen, the excellent keyboard (among other instruments) player whose distinct sound graced the songs of both the Faces and Small Faces. Now living in Texas music city Austin, McLagen is still a much sought-after session player […]

Live Review: Dirty Projectors, Atlas Sound @ The EARL, July 17

Live Review: Dirty Projectors, Atlas Sound @ The EARL, July 17

By Julia Reidy Dirty Projectors arrived late, during Atlas Sound’s set on The EARL’s welcoming stage. They’d driven straight to Atlanta from Louisiana, they told us, and more than one band member was sick. In a gesture of goodwill, the audience agreed to put out cigarettes for their benefit. Fortunately, the smokes were the only […]

Dr. Dog @ The Loft, September 29

Dr. Dog @ The Loft, September 29

Having already garned a lot of attention, both from critics and music fans in general, Dr. Dog continues to win folks over with their 1960s-tinged melodies. They will be bringing their glorious Beach Boys-esque harmonies to the Loft on September 29, and you get can get your tickets at Ticket Alternative now. Get in the […]

CD Review: Tom Jones — 24 Hours; CANCELED – Plays Chastain Park Amphitheatre July 31

CD Review: Tom Jones — 24 Hours; CANCELED – Plays Chastain Park Amphitheatre July 31

Tom Jones24 HoursS-Curve Records By Leila Regan-Porter Late last fall we were graced with a new Tom Jones record. For the most part, it may have gone unnoticed. Though he has had recent success with "the kids" thanks to his DJ Mousse T's collaboration on "Sex Bomb" from his popular duets album Reload, things may […]

Gringo Star @ The EARL, September 19

Gringo Star @ The EARL, September 19

Gringo Star “All Y’all” from analogmonkey.tv on Vimeo. Gringo Star have been spending a lot of their time far away from their hometown of Atlanta. But fear not. This fall they will be rounding off their humongous US summer tour back here, at The EARL, on September 19. This will surely be a huge welcome-home […]

JLY Craven Hair Colour Studio Presents Cirque’ du Beaute’ @ STATS, October 3

JLY Craven Hair Colour Studio Presents Cirque’ du Beaute’ @ STATS, October 3

Local hair studio Jyl Craven will be throwing a glam bash to celebrate their 10-year anniversary as well as L'Oreal Professionnel's 100-year anniversary. The Cirque du Beaute takes place October 3 at STATS in Atlanta, and will feature a silent auction, hair/fashion show, dance after-party and of course cocktails. Inspired by the French circus theme, […]

CD Review: Megafaun – Gather, Form and Fly

CD Review: Megafaun – Gather, Form and Fly

Megafaun Gather, Form and Fly Hometapes By Julia Reidy Megafaun’s albums feel like a flocking of musical ideas rather than a linear expression of them. Good thing for the Durham, N.C. trio, then, that the migration it has made compositionally takes it in all kinds of fascinating directions; ones that perhaps aren’t visible without binoculars. […]

Q&A with Nick Niespodziani of Y-O-U, Yacht Rock and More — Playing Smith’s Olde Bar on July 25

Q&A with Nick Niespodziani of Y-O-U, Yacht Rock and More — Playing Smith’s Olde Bar on July 25

By Leila Regan-Porter If there ain't no rest for the wicked, then the lads of PleaseRock (the umbrella that covers Y-O-U,The Yacht Rock Review, The Tupperware Party, Rock Fight, 3 Dog Stevens and other rock aliases) are the most wicked rockers out there. While trying to keep up with the runaway success of The Yacht […]