East Atlanta had a little bit of a tough time at the end of last year, but it's quite apparent that it hasn't made a dent in the music community. Both A3C Hip Hop Festival and Corndogorama have moved from their venues last year to East Atlanta for their 2009 festivals. A3C will be held […]
It's all over – our Campaign for a Ticketing Change has counted up all your opinions and the results are in. First of all congratulation to Jackson Takach who won the 8GB iPhone! And on to the results: 92% said they would prefer lower convenience fees, rather than more retail ticket outlets. 65% said they […]
Alligators Piggy & Cups Appplehouse Records By Julia Reidy Washington State quintet Alligators’ name might be misleading. While possessing musical chops as sharp as the namesake reptiles’ teeth, the sounds they create wholly lack the suggested spiny skin and claws. Their national debut, the puzzlingly named Piggy & Cups, is pop as immaculately clean as […]
For those of you who somehow didn't know, Omar's show at Sugar Hill was canceled this past Saturday after his flight got canceled. We got the information at the latest moment possible, so we couldn't put up a post before the show. Luckily, we had the power of Twitter to inform our followers, as well […]
If you didn't get your tickets for Drake at The Loft on May 2, then I'm afraid you're outta luck because it's sold out! For those who did buy tickets, it'll be an amazing show, have fun!
By Alexandra Edwards; photo by Ian Darken Some days, it feels like Venice is Sinking is finally getting the recognition they deserve. Their video for "Ryan's Song" premiered on the front page of Stereogum in February and since then the band's new album, AZAR, has received glowing reviews from the likes of NPR and Venus […]
Nashville's Th' Legendary Shack Shackers bring the true meaning of rock 'n' roll back to Atlanta for a show at Star Bar on April 17. With fuzzy guitars, bluesy harmonica, stand-up bass and a punk attitude, the lads are sure to bring a thumping good time to a thumping good club – it's a marriage […]
We've been slammed with calls about the Drake show at The Loft on May 2. Tickets are up on sale now and are selling hella fast for this Lil' Wayne-affiliated act, so buy your tickets here now while they last!
By Eileen Tilson When a young Butch Walker first came onto the scene in 1997 with Math and Other Problems, he swaggered on stage without an air of pretension, but the ability to convert a crowd, even if they had never heard of Marvelous 3 before. The music wasn’t difficult; it was catchy, upbeat pop […]
We regret to have to announce that the All The Saints show at The EARL on April 17 has been canceled.
Here's the latest video from Atlanta's favorite post punk girl group, The Coathangers. It's for the song "Stop Stomp Stompin,'" from their new album Scramble, to be released April 7. The girls will be celebrating their album release this Saturday, April 4, at The EARL with fellow Atlanta bands Chopper and Predator. You can still […]
We'd reported earlier on a show with Janelle Monae, Tendaberry and more at Rialto Center for the Arts on April 3 (tonight). We've just got word that the show has been canceled, though we're not sure what the reason is yet. From Janelle's blog: To my dearest supporters, it is with great disappointment that I […]
The Greater Vavoom are throwing an after party for the slightly mad, underwear-loving Lady Gaga following her Atlanta show at Center Stage on April 9 at neighboring venue Vinyl, where they will also be, of course, playing. The band is also opening for antique-rappers Lord T & Eloise on April 24 at Smith's Olde Bar. […]
ATOMIC ART IN ATL By Stephanie Roman UK's underground Blitz Club and Batcave artist, clothing designer, and all-around live sketch badass, Jason Atomic will have one of his sketchbooks on display here in Atlanta. Rumour has it that Mr. Atomic and his partner in art-crime Mr. Deluxe may visit Atlanta this August to exhibit artwork and possibly perform with their live band, Fist […]
Black Lips just released this video for new single "I'll Be With You," from their lastest record 200 Million Thousand (which we reviewed here). The band's Jared Swilley had this to say about the song and video: "I'll Be With You" is a pretty sappy, but heartfelt, song about a dear friend. I wanted the […]
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