Shaky Knees Festival takes over Atlanta
ShakyKneesFestival.com By Olivia Del Turco, contributor The third annual Shaky Knees Festival is here this weekend to take over Central Park in the Old Fourth Ward. Previously held at Atlantic Station...
View ArticleA look at: Shaky Knees festival
Below are images from the third annual Shaky Knees Festival, which was held at Central Park in the Old Fourth Ward last week. Images taken by Amelia Phythian. The post A look at: Shaky Knees festival...
View Article“Amy”: A poignant portrait of a rare talent
On The Corner Films by Kendric Chua, contributor When the world stage made room for Amy Winehouse, the spotlight became fixed, to an almost scorching degree, on her entire life. The documentary “Amy”...
View ArticleShinobi Ninja, Shana Falana set to rock SCADshow
Photo source: Shinobininja. If you’ve never heard of Shinobi Ninja or Shana Falana, now is the time to get familiar. The two bands, both hailing from Brooklyn, N.Y., will play live at SCADshow on...
View Article‘Immortalized’ reflects a more mature Disturbed
Warner Bros. Records It has been five years since the release of Disturbed’s last studio album “Asylum,” yet this hiatus did not rust up this Chicago-native band one bit. “Immortalized” proves that...
View ArticleDisappointment rains over Atlanta with Afropunk cancellation
By Britt Lyle, contributor On the morning of October 1, Afropunk Atlanta attendees received a grim email informing them that the long-awaited and highly anticipated music festival was cancelled due to...
View ArticleSon Little set to shine at SCADShow and beyond
Photo by Anthony Saint James/ANTI- Son Little is on the rise, and the artist is headed to a stage near you at the exact right time. The Los Angeles-born musician (given name: Aaron Livingston), who has...
View ArticleTravel through music with world-class Israeli musician Yoni Rechter
TEEV. by Sharita Gilmore, contributor It’s not every day the artistic worlds of Israel and Atlanta collide but it’s happening on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. at SCADShow. Born in Tel Aviv, Yoni Rechter...
View Article‘Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage’ brings a galaxy of music and emotion to the...
` Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage. by Danisha Pulley, contributor Space: the final frontier. Since the beginning of time, humans have been questioning whether we are alone in the universe. “Star Trek”...
View ArticleSinger-songwriter Marc Broussard to bring ‘bayou soul’ to SCADshow
Marc Broussard. By Sharita Gilmore, contributor With his guitar in tow, Marc Broussard will showcase his Southern charm, down-to-earth personality and soulful lyrics in the heart of Atlanta on Friday,...
View ArticleSuper Bowl bounce: Big Freedia’s star is rising
Fuse. Beyonce’s new song “Formation” is definitely the new “Flawless,” a smash-hit single — shirts and iPhone cases carrying the song’s title are being made as I write this. Meanwhile, Missy Elliot’s...
View ArticleSecond-guessing the Grammys: SCAD students vote for Album of the Year
Grammy.com. By Manseen Logan, contributor Photo by Kevin Winter/WireImage.com. On Sunday, Feb. 15, Taylor Swift won the Album of the Year Grammy Award for her latest album, “1989.” Once again, she has...
View Article‘The Voice’ finalist Joshua Davis to perform in Atlanta on May 17
Michigan troubadour, Joshua Davis is releasing his first new music since making it to the final three contestants on NBC’s “The Voice” singing competition last year. Recorded in Ann Arbor, Michigan...
View ArticleCC MadCap’s EP ‘Paradox’ strikes the soul
By Darnell Wilburn With a decidedly upbeat, electric-infused dance vibe, CC MadCap’s newly released EP just bops its way casually through the preliminary days of autumn. The lyrics are lighthearted and...
View ArticleThe Twotakes take on Atlanta’s music scene
The Twotakes had their debut at The Masquerade on Feb. 18. There’s no denying that SCAD students are hardworking and ambitious, and two current students — Giovanni Marcello Turra, B.F.A. in Branded...
View ArticleTap your feet to the sounds of Georgia’s upcoming music festivals!
Photo by Rebecca Gerhard. Georgia’s music scene has always been full of iconic names. This year is no exception. As festival season creeps closer, it is time to see which music festivals you can’t miss...
View ArticleGet shaky at Atlanta’s top electronic music festival
Shaky Beats Music Festival is set for May 5-7 at Centennial Olympic Park, featuring some of the biggest names in electronic dance music. More than 45 artists are scheduled to perform, including The...
View ArticleShaky Beats Music Festival: Fans dance in the rain at Atlanta’s top EDM festival
The crowd at Shaky Beats Music Festival enjoy performances despite rain and fog. Photo by Rebecca Gerhard. People of all shapes, sizes, colors and creeds amassed in droves to celebrate electronic dance...
View ArticleShaky Beats Music Festival: Top five performances
Fans of electronic dance music (EDM) nearly exploded into liquid joy over the Cinco de Mayo weekend for the artists at Shaky Beats Music Festival in Olympic Centennial Park May 5-7. More than 45...
View ArticleShaky Beats Music Festival: Meet local group Modern Measure
During Shaky Beats Music Festival this past weekend, The Connector had the opportunity to sit down with Charlie Thornton and Kyle Holly of Modern Measure, a local electronica group and one of the...
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