Party in the Park took over Centennial Olympic Park this Saturday, May 17th to a huge crowd of flower headband adorned teens, hipster parents with well-dressed hipster children and drunken college students alike. The weather had cleared up perfectly, amidst horrid rumors of yet another rained out outdoor Atlanta event. Aside from an already impressive…
The Stargazer Lilies: ‘We Are the Dreamers’
The Lilium ‘Stargazer’, or the Stargazer lily, is an oriental lily characterized by its vibrant pink color and very fragrant aroma. And as far as The Stargazer Lilies are concerned, it seems to be the musical equivalent of the poppies from the Wizard of Oz; once under their influence, you don’t feel like doing much…
White Blush: ‘Loves Park’ EP
Carol Rhyu’s independent project, White Blush, continues to grow and is well worth the listen this summer while you welcome warm winds and cool sheets. White Blush’s most recent EP, Loves Park, is one you’ll want to know sooner than later for its sheer simplicity and natural beauty. Rest and relaxation accompanies this EP. Loves…
Modest Mouse at The Norva
I’ve been standing in the crowd for going on an hour now. Empty stage. Empty Beer cups and a steadily emptying wallet (f*ck you, six-dollar Miller Lites.) Years of pent up nostalgic attachment to Modest Mouse’s music has me restless. Nervous even. Seeing a favorite band for the first time is similar to meeting a…
Cherub: ‘Year of the Caprese’
I don’t know what it is, but I’ve noticed a huge wave of bands (usually all white) with major 90’s R&B influences popping up all over the place. From HAIM to Daft Punk, this resurgence has become the new trend in dance music, and Cherub is no exception. They’re new album, Year of the Caprese,…
The Wonder Revolution: ‘WOW’
Rocks, trees and other organics are the driving force behind The Wonder Revolution’s new LP WOW, and the genre of “wondermusic” it strives to create. Whimsical sounds and capricious melodies are the heart of the album, blended together in a seemingly made-up-on-the-spot way, winding along like an abandoned mountain road. The album, which features a…
Street Style Profile: Tito Carlo Piero Mazzetta
Tito Carlo Piero Mazzetta is an aspiring Atlanta-based DJ whose personal style is truly unique. Coming from an artistic family with an international background, he has a laid back and confident air about him that shows through and makes him truly magnetic. Today we talk to him about what influences his style, the ways that music brings people together and the direction of Dance and Electro from his perspective….
Listen: Cherub: ‘Year of the Caprese’
Our boys from Cherub have graciously given everyone an early listen to their major label debut Year Of the Caprese exclusively on Spotify, and we’re spreading the word! The album, featuring everyone’s favorite party anthem “Doses & Mimosas,” is set for release on May 27 via Columbia Records. Pre-order the album on iTunes or via Amazon. Tour Dates: May 24 – Chillicothe, IL; Summer…
Shaky Knees 2014: The Music Festival Atlanta’s Been Waiting For
[tps_header] If you live anywhere close to close to Atlanta, you should have been at Shaky Knees Music Fest this past weekend. In just two years, Shaky Knees has solidified its position towards the top of Atlanta’s music landscape. The lineup is incredible (you’ve got Modest Mouse, The Gaslight Anthem, Cage the Elephant, Blood Red Shoes, The…
Gunakadeit: “South”
Natasha Kozaily’s new pop project Gunakadeit (pronounced Goo-na’-ka-date) is named after a Tlingit legend about a sea monster that brought prosperity and good luck to a village in crisis. Natasha was raised by a Lebanese father and a native Islander mother on the small island of Grand Cayman in the Caribbean. She studied ethnomusicology in…