What’s Up Thursday? June 6th

It may be dreary outside, but let’s be real, we’re all happy it’s Thursday! We may have had a light show schedule this week but that changes tonight! The lineup for this evening is AH-MAZING! Hopefully you scored your tickets to the SOLD OUT Postal Service show! If not, no worries! All the shows tonight […]

What’s Up Wednesday? June 5th

Happy Hump Day! It’s officially the countdown to the weekend! We’ve got some killer shows happening tonight, including Snowden at the EARL. Check out the video above for his song, “The Beat Comes” off his latest album No One in Control. Snowden with Sealions @ The EARL Southern by birth and rearing, northern by political […]

Interview with Snowden; Playing the EARL June 5th!

By Jhoni Jackson Back in the mid-to-late 2000s, Snowden was ubiquitous in the Atlanta dance scene. You simply could not go to MJQ without hearing “Black Eyes” and shake, shake, shaking to Jordan Jeffares’ sticky synth-pop. Anti-Anti wasn’t just a hit here, either. Snowden scored big in clubs all over, even landing a 2009 touring […]

Interview: Blair Crimmins & The Hookers; Playing @ Tunes From The Tombs 6/8!

The musical styling of Blair Crimmins & The Hookers is an unusual product in today’s music scene. It’s one of the few albums that doesn’t quite fit into any particular genre.   The lyrics are narrative and witty, intelligent and entertaining, and Crimmins’ energy is so engaging that it’s easy to overlook the outlier quality […]

AMG Weekend Picks: Mint Condition, Virginia-Highland Summerfest, The Thermals, and More!

By: Shelby Lum This weekend officially begins June, and that means hotter days, brighter sun, and even better music. Atlanta Music Guide has been kicking off the summer with festivals, huge concerts, and other musical treats, and this weekend is packed as well. Looking for local rockers? Head to The EARL for O’Brother. Even if […]

5GB Interview: O’Brother; Playing @ the EARL Friday, May 31

By Jhoni Jackson O’Brother has been on a heck-of-a-ride these past few years. The notches in the Atlanta band’s touring belt are enviable: The Features, Thrice, Moving Mountains, Junius and, most recently, Alice in Chains. (Let’s not forget their frequent pairing with their pals in Manchester Orchestra, either.) The ethereal, epic-leaning rock act’s stint with AIC […]

Interview: Coliseum; Playing @ The EARL May 30th!

Interview: Coliseum; Playing @ The EARL May 30th!

Celebrating their 10th year as one of independent music’s most substantive bands, Louisville’s Coliseum return with their fourth full-length, the stunning Sister Faith, released on April 30, 2013. Expanding on the anthemic direction the trio veered toward on 2010’s highly acclaimed House With a Curse, Sister Faith’s 13 songs are the most dynamic and immediately […]

What’s Up Thursday? May 30th

It’s Thursday and we know everyone is already gearing up for the weekend! Thankfully there is an AWESOME lineup tonight to help the day go by faster! Whether you’re up for a smaller show at a chill venue or a larger show at an amphitheatre, there is something for YOU this evening! Check it out! […]

What’s Up Wednesday? May 29th

We’re all stoked it’s Wednesday here at Atlanta Music Guide! This short week seems to be flying by! The week has been ever BETTER with these killer lineups! Check out what’s going on tonight! OURS Ring the Bell Tour @ The Drunken Unicorn The versatile alternative rock band OURS is a dynamic and urgent outfit […]

What’s Up Thursday? May 23rd

It’s a beautiful afternoon here in Atlanta! What’s even BETTER? We have one more day until the WEEKEND! We hope everyone has an enjoyable Memorial Day weekend, whether you’re taking a mini vacation or you’re staying in and relaxing! To help you gear up for the 3-day weekend, take a look at what’s happening in […]

What’s Up Wednesday? May 22nd

Happy Hump Day music lovers! We’ve made it half way through the week and with this killer lineup to look forward to the day should fly by! Check it out for yourself! !!! with Special Guests @ The EARL !!! is a bicoastal band with over a decade of history. Offer, keyboardist Daniel Gorman, and […]

CD Review: Radiation City- Animals in the Median; Play the Earl 6/6

Radiation City Animals in the Median Tender Loving Empire By Al Kaufman On their sophomore record, Animals in the Median, Radiation City has done the near impossible. They have made electronic music sound warm and soulful. The five-piece (three boys, two girls) indie band out of Portland, Oregon has created an album full of rhythmic […]

What’s Up Tuesday? May 21st

Happy Tuesday Atlanta! The sun is out, the air is warm and the birds are chirping! It’s the PERFECT day to catch a show later on! We’ve got a pretty sweet lineup tonight. Check it out below! Josh Schicker and Jacque Jordan @ Eddie’s Attic JOSH SCHICKER is a singer-songwriter who has been working hard […]