Here’s what I’ve been grooving to this week: The Constellations – “Setback” THE CONSTELLATIONS | MySpace Music Videos Hometown heroes (from our neck of the woods in Atlanta) The Constellations are set to take over the world this summer. They’ll be taking on a huge tour starting this month, and will be making a stop [...]
Here’s what we’ve been grooving along to recently. Mathis Hunter – Gathering the Hopeful Gamblers from Petrichor Inc on Vimeo. Mathis Hunter has been a part of the Atlanta music scene for years now, lending his musical wiles to bands like The Selmanaires and Noot D’Noot, both of which will be playing at his CD [...]
Here’s what I’ve been digging over here at TA HQ lately: Janelle Monae – I’m pretty sure I’ve gushed about Janelle before, because that’s just what you have to do the second you hear her. Now she is finally getting ready to release some new stuff, and this gem (featuring OutKast’s Big Boi) will have [...]
For those who got stuck in the bad weather for the Acoustic Christmas show presented by Electric 94.9/Z-Rock 99.3 in Kingsport, Tenn., we have some good news for you. From the show's promoters: Acoustic Christmas/We The Kings Makeup Show Details If you purchased or won tickets to the Electric 94.9/Z-Rock 99.3 Acoustic Christmas show on [...]
It's the first Three Picks of the Week … of the year. Hurrah! And to celebrate, here's a delightful trio of videos to put you in a chipper mood, ready to take on 2010. The Guillemots are already a name that brightens my mood, and now Fyfe Dangerfield (another amazing name) is embarking on a [...]
Little Tybee recently played one of our monthly showcases, which we hosted with our sister site Atlanta Music Guide, called DRINKSHOP Live at the W Atlanta Downtown hotel. I'd hate to classify them as just indie folk, because they bring so much more to their music creating delightful vignettes that are just waiting to be [...]
Another fabulous trio of videos, freshly picked by yours truly! The Slackers lovely soulful and sweet version of ska keep the genre hip 'n' cool. And they're off on tour again, stopping at the Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C. on January 28. Get your tickets now at Ticket Alternative. Sometimes your punk and [...]
In video form again! Bowerbirds – North Carolina's Bowerbirds may seem like pretty sleepy music but they put on a stellar show. They're coming to Washington D.C.'s Rock and Roll Hotel on December 2 and Atlanta's EARL allll the way into next year on February 12. Tickets are available at Ticket Alternative. Bowerbirds – New [...]
Here's what I'd be checking out this weekend for Halloween if I were you. We're gonna pop up some videos this time around so you get a chance to hear the band's I'm gushing about right off the bat. Atlanta's own Constellations just got signed to Virgin Records and are surely headed on to much [...]
And we're back. Summer's been a hectic time over here at Ticker Alternative and with fall on the way there is soon to be a deluge of incredible shows upon us. There sure "Ain't No Rest For the Wicked" – oops, sorry, Cage The Elephant was an old pick! So on with the new… The [...]
Did you miss the feature last week? We had an office outing, complete with massive quantities of Mexican food, so had to cut the day short, which meant this poor little feature got cut. But now it's back and better than ever! Or, at least, hopefully just as good as it usually is. Karen O [...]
Hello campers! It's been a pretty crazy week over here at the Ticket Alternative offices – and summer is supposed to be our downtime! Guess all those ticket orders didn't get the memo. Not that we're complaining… Anyway, onwards and upwards to my three picks of the week, most of which have to do with [...]
The Aliens – Billy Jack Live from The Aliens on Vimeo. Oh dear. It seems this feature has been seriously neglected. But never again, I swear! So without further ado, let's get to what's been kicking around my iTunes this week (or, actually, for the past few weeks). Drummer – though the band is made [...]
We skipped a couple of weeks on this feature due to happy summer holidays, but we're back on track now and ready to give you some great bands making some great music. Y-O-U – a band of many faces in our Atlanta hometown, their original music comes in the form of Y-O-U, a glorious celebration [...]
I know it’s a little late in the day, but here’s my three picks for this marvelous week: Elbow – with a just stunning latest release, The Seldom Seen Kid, Guy Garvey leads his band of men into lush, grandeous songs with sweeping strings and luscious musical landscapes. As I said in our Atlanta Music [...]
Interview: Coliseum; Playing @ Black Cat 5/23
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 [...]
CD Review: Radiation City- Animals in the Median; Play Black Cat 6/10
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 [...]
WIN a PAIR of TIX to Here Come The Mummies at the State Theatre 6/6!
America’s (or Egypt’s) most funky funk band, no one gets a crowd moving and shaking like Here Come The Mummies (HCTM). There’s no way 5 stars can possibly cover how unbelievably amazing it is to spend an evening with the hilarious and ridiculously talented boys in bandages. It’s Funk, Rock, Jazz, R&B and Soul all wrapped [...]
5GB Interview: Total Control; Playing @ The Black Cat 5/25
By Ellen Eldridge Australian punk band Total Control is cruising through the United States this summer, playing post-punk jams from their split with Thee Oh Sees, Henge Beat (2011), and new songs from their forthcoming LP. Total Control features Mikey Young (Eddy Current Suppression Ring) and Daniel Stewart (Straightjacket Nation / UV Race.) The band [...]
Can you believe it? Party in the Park is here (Saturday 5/18)! Before you head out for a full day of music and fun though, make sure you read this important information. First off, in case you want to know when your favorite band takes the stage, we’ve got the event schedule below. Remember [...]
Weekend Picks: Racks by the Tracks, Party in the Park, Rome River Jam, Springfest, and more!
By: Shelby Lum It’s my favorite time of year! It’s a weekend for festivals! Rain or shine: Party in the Park, Springfest, and Rome River Jam will pack in some serious fun! Want to take a sampling of the finest artisan beers? Head to Racks by the Tracks in Kingsport, TN and enjoy beer, barbecue and [...]
Interview: Coliseum; Playing @ Black Cat 5/23
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 [...]
5GB Interview: Total Control; Playing @ The Black Cat 5/25
By Ellen Eldridge Australian punk band Total Control is cruising through the United States this summer, playing post-punk jams from their split with Thee Oh Sees, Henge Beat (2011), and new songs from their forthcoming LP. Total Control features Mikey Young (Eddy Current Suppression Ring) and Daniel Stewart (Straightjacket Nation / UV Race.) The band [...]
Interview: Hardy Morris Of Dead Confederate; Playing The Black Cat 5/17
For the uninitiated, Dead Confederate is a five-piece rock band from Athens, GA whose music runs the gamut of infectious psychedelia to a uniquely southern and ferocious dirge. Although, placing labels on a band like this is rather pointless as their sound seems a constant and fluid evolution; they never seem content with abiding by [...]
Q & A w/ The Legwarmers! Bringing the ’80s Back to the State Theatre!
Remember the Eighties? Sure, we all do…but the Legwarmers don’t just remember the Eighties – they relive them. With more moves than a Rubik’s Cube, the Legwarmers take the stage like it’s prom night in a John Hughes movie, a very special episode of “Square Pegs” and the Monsters of Rock Tour – all at [...]
5GB Interview: Twin Sister; Playing @ The Black Cat 5/13
Twin Sister trade in a brand of dreamy pop that’s equal parts Galaxie 500, Tusk-era Fleetwood Mac, and Lynchian weirdness. They claim it will make you feel good enough to hook up with that one person you’re not supposed to hook up with. UH-OH! We caught up with the band before they hit the road [...]
Q & A with Marnie Stern; Playing @ The Black Cat 5/9!
There’s little doubt that Marnie Stern lives up to her reputation as “the lady who shreds,” but for Marnie, shredding is not enough. After putting out three critically-acclaimed albums, Marnie could have gotten away with putting out another album filled with her richly layered sound, singular frenetic finger tapping and almost philosophical lyrics. However, as [...]
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