WAR ON SLEEP CELBRATES DEBUT EP COOL SUMMER WITH RECORD RELEASE SHOW AT SMITH’S OLDE BAR ON JULY 18

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/6/25

Atlanta-based indie rock band War On Sleep will celebrate the release of their debut EP Cool Summer with a full-band performance at Smith’s Olde Bar (Atlanta Room) on Thursday, July 18, 2025. The show will feature support from fellow Atlanta artists Warfather and Ole Fateful. Doors open at 7 PM. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

War On Sleep, the latest project from Eric Michaels (formerly of Paper Thick Walls and SAYERS) and guitarist Jacques Hebert, combines intimate songwriting with textured guitar layers and pedal steel. The Cool Summer EP was produced by multi-instrumentalist and longtime collaborator Ross Harrell, whose subtle, cinematic arrangements help bring the band’s nostalgic vision to life.

Their sound has drawn comparisons to The National, Wilco, and Pedro the Lion, and has already gained critical attention in the indie blog world. MP3hugger praised the band’s recent single “Some Men” as “a lovely statement, put together with a warmth that makes it even more accessible,” noting that “it was as if The National were at the controls and things were never going to get too hot and heavy.”

The Cool Summer EP explores themes of nostalgia, aging, and the quiet beauty in moments we once took for granted. Songs like the title track and “Some Men” reflect on friendships that fade and the struggle to balance art with adulthood. This release show marks the band’s first full live set and will include tracks from the EP and new material from their forthcoming full-length album.

Listen to the Cool Summer EP on Spotify on July 18th here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4l2FIlaqlnZj7SIIxuSclF?si=QQ0jW6asTomjLLpw21ZH1A

Eric Michaels – Lead Singer and Songwriter

Sam Britt – Lead Guitar

Dale Nacke – Drums

Jacques Rene Hebert – Lead Guitar

Bass – Max Heeden

Producer – Ross Harrell

EVENT DETAILS:
War On Sleep EP Release Show
with Warfather and Ole Fateful
Thursday, July 18, 2025
Smith’s Olde Bar – Atlanta Room
Doors at 7 PM | $12 advance / $15 day of show
Tickets: https://www.sobatl.com/events/war-on-sleep-debut-record-release-with-warfather-and-ole-fateful

OYE FEST 2025

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/18/25

Lineup Includes: Álvaro Diaz, Alexis y Fido, Snow tha Product, Macario Martinez, pablopablo, and more GA and VIP Tickets Options On Sale Now

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With all the robust energy, excitement, and flavor you’ve come to expect from the cultural movement known as OYE Fest, organizers are excited to announce details for this year’s event, taking place on October 04 in the heart of the city at Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s most well-known pre-game tailgating spot- ‘Lot 432.’ Featuring top-level production across multiple stages, the lineup will showcase a full spectrum of Latinx performers, including local, regional, and emerging talent. Returning to its indie-based urban roots that began in 2018, headliners for OYE Fest 2025 include Puerto Rican rapper Álvaro Diaz; reggaeton duo Alexis y Fido returning to Atlanta for the first time in ten years; Mexican-American singer, rapper, and activist Snow tha Product; street sweeper turned TikTok phenom musician Macario Martinez and Latin GRAMMY-winning sensation pablopablo.  

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By intentionally curating a platform for local and emerging Latinx artists, encouraging community cohesion and cultural pride- De Atlanta Pa’ Atlanta, OYE Fest has further expanded its lineup to reflect this inclusivity, with such artists as Grupo Rye; Calderoky; Uriel U.M.C.; DJ EU; Lilly Yan; Butch Vega; Felicita; B.Bruja; Jui; Dzuan Fresh; Rob Session; Montsy; Lizion; Eduardo Franco; Venez; Maria Ferreira; El Colmillo; El Cézar; Markez; Johnny Juelz; Gente de Noche; Ruthless Geo; DJ Noise, and Julio Van Bustos.  Luis Trevino and Julio Angel will host the one-day event.

Curated by co-founders Randall Ruiz and Margarita Rios, OYE Fest is more than just a music festival, blending music with art, culture, and progressive activism to provide representation and pride for Latinx creatives. Passionate about supporting causes vital to the Latin community, the festival gives immigrant advocacy efforts, such as DACA and organizations like United We Dream, a platform to be heard by a wider audience. It builds environments that are welcoming, inclusive, and safe for all — particularly emphasizing the voices of Afro-Latinx, queer, and women-identifying individuals. Additional details on represented programs, artists, vendors, and food will be announced in the coming weeks.

“OYE Fest creates spaces where Latin culture is celebrated and uplifted — because visibility leads to representation, and representation leads to change,” says Margarita Rios, co-founder of OYE Fest. “Since we began this in 2018, it’s always been more than just a music festival — it’s a cultural movement rooting Latinx identity firmly into Atlanta’s creative and social landscape.”

All ticket options for OYE Fest go on sale Wednesday, June 18 at 12p EST, starting at $65 before fees. General Admission tickets include access to the festival grounds, vendor market, and installations. VIP passes- 21+ include express entry, main stage VIP viewing area with first-come-first-served seating options, VIP bar, and air-conditioned restrooms. For full details and all ticket options, visit www.OYEFest.com. A ticket-carrying adult must accompany guests 16 years or younger, and children under 9 are free. OYE Fest is an All Ages event. 

Visit www.OYEFest.com to sign up and for the most up-to-date information on OYE Fest and all related events. Stay connected on Instagram and TikTok at @OYE.Fest and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/OYE.Festival. 

GINGER ROOT PLAYS ATLANTA AT TERMINAL WEST ON JUNE 14

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/27/25, photo David Gutel

ANNOUNCES SHINBANGUIMI: A MUSIC MOVIE VHS

ON TOUR WITH JAPANESE BREAKFAST
SHINBANGUMI OUT NOW ON GHOSTLY INTERNATIONAL

Hot on the heels of two blistering performances at Coachella that attracted attention from places like KCRW and Nylon, Ginger Root announces that the accompanying film for his acclaimed 2024 album, SHINBANGUMI, which aired on Adult Swim’s Toonami over the weekend, will be available via a limited edition VHS. The film combines all of the music videos for the album into one cohesive story that builds upon the world that Cameron Lew has been creating over his various releases.

Ginger Root, who is currently on tour with Japanese Breakfast and joined her on stage for a rousing cover of Gorillaz’s “On Melancholy Hill” at Coachella, is nominated for two Music Awards Japan in the Best International Alternative Song and Listener’s Choice categories. Lew is also the only non-Japanese artist who will be performing at the ceremony. The awards take place on May 21st and 22nd. 

SHINBANGUMI was released last year via Ghostly International. His long-awaited third LP finds the multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and visual artist more poised, idiosyncratic, and intentional than ever in a new chapter of life.

On SHINBANGUMI, Lew perfects his handmade yet immaculately polished synth-pop, alt-disco, boogie, and soul — taking shape through his lens as an Asian-American growing up enamored by 1970s and ’80s music, specifically the creative and cultural dialogue between Japanese City Pop and its Western counterparts from French Pop to Philly Soul to Ram-era McCartney.

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Tour Dates with Japanese Breakfast:

4/26 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle  

4/27 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte  

4/28 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium  

4/30 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed  

5/01 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed  

5/02 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed  

5/03 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit  

5/05 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall  

5/06 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall  

5/07 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway  

5/09 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount  

5/10 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount  

5/11 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount  

5/12 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount  

5/15 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met  

5/16 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met  

6/10 – Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall  

6/11 – Asheville, NC @ The Grey Eagle  

6/12 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo 2025  

6/14 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West  

6/15 – Birmingham, AL @ Saturn  

6/17 – Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar  

6/18 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum  

6/20 – Orlando, FL @ The Abbey  

6/21 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room  

8/20 – San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre  

8/22 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre  

8/23 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl  

8/27 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic  

8/28 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic  

8/30 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater  

9/01 – Vancouver, BC @ The Orpheum  

9/02 – Seattle, WA @ Woodland Park Zoo  

9/03 – Seattle, WA @ Woodland Park Zoo  

9/05 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Gallivan Center  

9/06 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom  

9/09 – Saint Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre  

9/10 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee  

BLONDSHELL PLAYS VARIETY PLAYHOUSE WITH DAFFO ON JUNE 27

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/27/25

ANNOUNCES 2025 WORLD HEADLINE TOUR 

IF YOU ASKED FOR A PICTURE OUT MAY 2, 2025 VIA PARTISAN RECORDS 

“‘T&A’ is a home run of an opening statement, and the sound of Blondshell becoming an indie star.” – Billboard

“vulnerable, often funny, always honest record delivered in melodic, pop-leaning indie rock.” – PAPER 

“‘T&A’ feels like an elevated version of the Blondshell we know.” – Paste 

“‘T&A’ is a dose of typical Blondshell self-destruction mixed with alluring guitars and humor to lighten the mood.” – Stereogum

”Indie rock darling” – The Needle Drop

“a crunchy alt-rock number with big drums and bigger guitars and biggest vocals from Teitelbaum.” – FLOOD on “T&A”

Blondshell (Sabrina Teitelbaum) today announces If You Asked For A Tour, her upcoming 2025 headline tour in support of her forthcoming sophomore album, If You Asked For A Picture. Kicking off on May 28th in San Diego, Blondshell will play 19 shows in North America making stops in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, New York City, Washington, DC and more before embarking on UK/EU dates in September. Blondshell will receive support from Jahnah Camille, Meg Elsier and Daffo across each leg of the U.S leg. General on sale will take place on Friday, January 17th at 10am local times, all dates are below and for more ticketing and on-sale information, please visit https://www.blondshellmusic.com/tour. 

Last week, Blondshell announced the May 2, 2025 release of her highly anticipated sophomore album, If You Asked For A Picture, via Partisan Records. Returning to the studio with producer Yves Rothman, the project brims with an urgency, ambition, and devastating potency hinted at on Blondshell’s 2023 self-titled debut, the specificity, self-examination, and nonchalant humor of which turned her into one of the most lauded new artists in recent memory.

Alongside the album announcement, Blondshell also shared the crushingly catchy accidental love story “T&A” with a music video directed by Hannah Bon.

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If You Asked For A Picture’s title borrows its title from a 1986 poem by the cherished American writer Mary Oliver, titled “Dogfish.” In it, Oliver grapples with the idea of telling one’s own story: how much to share, how much to keep for oneself — all questions Teitelbaum asked herself while writing the forthcoming LP. “There’s a part of the poem that says: ‘I don’t need to tell you everything I’ve been through. It’s just another story of somebody trying to survive,’” Teitelbaum says. “Something I love about songs is that you’re showing a snapshot of a person or a relationship, and showing a glimpse into a story can be just as important as trying to capture the entire thing. Sometimes it’s even truer to the entire picture than if you tried to write everything down.”

If You Asked For A Picture is alive with a more vital nuance both sonically and thematically, gesturing towards a deeper autobiographical story that taps into something painfully universal without being too overt. Teitelbaum explains, “The first record feels really black-and-white to me. This record has more questions.”

In the studio, Teitelbaum found herself confident and at home like never before, trusting her instincts as she developed an almost telekinetic shorthand with producer Yves Rothman. The result is a record of astounding sonic range – including sky-scraping ballads and colossal hooks that soar over waves of distortion, mixing layered textures and harmonic flourishes, or making unexpected hairpin turns between them. Primary among her production touchstones were unexpected curveballs like Queens of the Stone Age’s Rated R and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Californication. Teitelbaum reveled in appropriating those hyper-masculine aesthetics for her uncompromising examinations of young womanhood, playing with performances of gender in rock. “It’s empowering for me to use sonic references that feel reserved for men,” she explains.

Blondshell’s self-titled 2023 debut unleashed a swiss-army-knife writing style that gets under your skin: songs that are as visceral and anthemic as pop music with all the specificity, self-examination, and nonchalant humor of the best indie rock — songs you want to let crash over you, even as their strength is too concrete to be washed away. The release garnered her critical acclaim and a devoted fan base,  She has since toured relentlessly, playing 150+ shows including major festivals and a tour with Liz Phair, on top of her own sold-out headline dates. In Summer 2024, she made appearances at high profile festivals including Governors Ball, Glastonbury, and Lollapalooza. Rolling Stone remarked that her “shows reliably give a sense of catharsis to attendees, and to Teitelbaum herself.” 

In support of the album she performed on The Tonight Show and CBS Saturday and the album garnered countless year-end accolades and landed on Obama’s Best Songs of 2023 list. In 2024, Blondshell released the standalone single “Docket” featuring Bully, which landed on NPR, Rolling Stone, and Esquire’s top songs of the year, and she was featured on A24’s Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute To Talking Heads Stop Making Sense, covering the band’s “Thank You For Sending Me An Angel”.  

In the time since Blondshell, the image of Teitelbaum’s life has changed considerably. As the accolades accrued she spent more time on the road than at home.  This rootlessness naturally impacted Teitelbaum’s relationships with others and with herself. “When you travel a lot, you see different possibilities for who you can be,” Teitelbaum says. “So there were a lot more questions coming up. What do I want my life to look like? Maybe it’s just the nature of being two years older, but I’m more comfortable with nuance now, and I’m more comfortable with gray areas.” There’s an open-endedness to where If You Asked For A Picture lands: it’s a no-skips, triumphant sophomore record that captures the unresolved process of figuring out who you are, too wise to suggest that it has a definitive answer.

U.S TOUR DATES

5/28/25 – San Diego, CA @ Belly Up^

5/30/25 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda^

5/31/25 – San Francisco, CA @ Fillmore^

6/2/25 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom^

6/3/25 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox^

6/6/25 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell^

6/8/25 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird^

6/11/25 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line*

6/13/25 – Chicago IL, @ Metro*

6/14/25 – Columbus, OH @ Skully’s*

6/16/25 – Toronto, ON @ Axis*

6/17/25 – Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount*

6/19/25 – Boston, MA @ Sinclair%

6/20/25 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall%

6/21/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer%

6/24/25 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club%

6/26/25 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel%

6/27/25 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West%

6/28/25 – Nashville, TN @ Basement East%

^ support from Jahnah Camille

* support from Meg Elsier 

% support from Daffo

EU/UK TOUR DATES

7/10/25 – Madrid, ES @ MadCool Festival

7/12/25 – Trancin, SK @ Pohoda Festival

9/2/25 –  Dublin, IE @ Whelans

9/4/25 – Manchester, UK @ New Century

9/6/25 – Glasgow, SC @ Oran Mor

9/7/25 – Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club

9/8/25 – Bristol, UK @ SWX

9/10/25 – Brighton, UK @ Chalk

9/12/25 – London, UK @ Electric Brixton

9/14/25 – Lille, FR @ L’Aéronef

9/15/25 – Paris, FR @ Le Trabendo

9/17/25 – Brussels, BE @ Botanique

9/18/25 – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso Tolhuistuin

9/20/25 – Hamburg, DE @ Reeperbahn Festival

9/21/25 – Copenhagen, DK @ VEGA

9/23/25 – Berlin, DE @ Hole44

9/25/25 – Cologne, DE @ Helios37

If You Asked For A Picture tracklisting 

  1. Thumbtack
  2. T&A
  3. Arms
  4. What’s Fair
  5. Two Times
  6. Event Of A Fire
  7. 23’s A Baby
  8. Change
  9. Toy
  10. He Wants Me
  11. Man
  12. Model Rockets

PEACH PIT & BRISTON MARONEY ON TOUR – COMING TO ATLANTA JUNE 20

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/27/25

ANNOUNCE NEW “FALL QUEST 2025” TOUR DATES

Tickets Available Via 3 Pre-sales Starting May 14 

General On-sale Begins Friday, May 16 at 10am Local

NORTH AMERICAN CO-HEADLINE TOUR WITH BRISTON MARONEY KICKS OFF MAY 20 

Includes 2 Sold-Out Nights at NYC’s Pier 17 + Red Rocks, The Greek Theater In Los Angeles and More

Today, Vancouver four-piece Peach Pit share Magpie (Expansion Pack), out now via Columbia Records. The expansion pack finds the quartet—lead singer Neil Smith, guitarist Chris Vanderkooy, bassist Peter Wilton, and drummer Mikey Pascuzzi—diving deeper into the world of their 2024 album Magpie with 8 alternative versions, a cover, and a brand new song titled, “Tell Me You Love Me.” Full tracklisting below. 

Peach Pit are extending their already robust 2025 schedule with the addition of 20 U.S. cities for their “Fall Quest 2025″ tour later this year. Kicking off in Portland, ME on September 12, the band’s fall tour will see them perform to an additional 20 cities in the U.S. before wrapping in Pittsburgh, PA. 

Peach Pit U.S. tour dates with Briston Maroney are on sale now. For the newly announced Fall Quest Tour dates, Peach Pit’s fan club members will have access to an exclusive artist pre-sale beginning Tuesday, May 13th at 10 AM local time. Local pre-sales are set to run starting on Wednesday, May 14th at 10 AM local time. Spotify will run their Fans First presale on Thursday, May 15th at 10 AM local time. Finally, tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, May 16th at 10 AM local time. For more information fans can visit www.peachpitmusic.com

The fall run will follow an already banner year of touring for Peach Pit, which started with dates in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. The group is now set to hit the road for nearly 30 dates across the U.S. this May and June, seeing the band perform at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Greek Theatre and Petco Park. Full 2025 tour routing below.

Peach Pit North American Tour With Briston Maroney

5/20 – The Met Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
5/22 – The Rooftop at Pier 17 – New York, NY SOLD OUT

5/23 – The Rooftop at Pier 17 – New York, NY SOLD OUT

5/25 – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill – Sterling Heights, MI
5/26 – Everwise Amphitheater – Indianapolis, IN
5/28 – BMO Pavilion – Milwaukee, WI
5/29 – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island – Chicago, IL
5/30 – The Armory – Minneapolis, MN
6/1 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
6/3 – Sandy City Amphitheater – Sandy, UT SOLD OUT
6/5 – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery – Woodinville, WA
6/6 – Deer Lake Park – Festival Lawn – Burnaby, BC
6/7 – McMenamins Edgefield – Troutdale, OR
6/10 – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – San Francisco, CA
6/11 – Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
6/13 – Petco Park – San Diego, CA
6/14 – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
6/16 – Moody Amphitheater – Austin, TX
6/17 – Gilley’s Dallas – South Side Ballroom – Dallas, TX
6/18 – 713 Music Hall – Houston, TX
6/20 – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park – Atlanta, GA
6/21 – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre – Charlotte, NC
6/22 – The Anthem – Washington, DC
6/24 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA
6/25 – The Green at Shelburne Museum – Shelburne, VT
6/26 – Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON

*JUST ANNOUNCED “FALL QUEST” TOUR DATES*

9/12 – State Theatre Portland – Portland, ME

9/13 – College Street Music Hall – New Haven, CT

9/15 – Buffalo Riverworks – Buffalo, NY

9/16 – The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI

9/17 – Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH

9/19 – House of Blues – Cleveland – Cleveland, OH

9/20 – Kemba Live! – Columbus, OH

9/21 – The Pageant – Saint Louis, MO

9/23 – Val Air Ballroom – West Des Moines, IA

9/24 – Rose Park – Columbia, MO

9/26 – Iron City – Birmingham, AL

9/27 – House of Blues New Orleans – New Orleans, LA

9/29 – House of Blues Orlando – Orlando, FL

10/1 – Revolution – Fort Lauderdale, FL

10/3 – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC

10/4 – Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN

10/5 – The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC

10/8 – The Windjammer – Isle Of Palms, SC

10/9 – The National – Richmond, VA

10/10 – Roxian Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA

Magpie (Expansion Pack) Tracklisting

  1. Am I Your Girl (Dance Version) 
  2. Tell Me You Love Me
  3. Did You Love Somebody (feat. Sir Chloe)
  4. Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying 
  5. Your Long Black Hair (Full Band) 
  6. Magpie (Live in Bangkok) 
  7. Little Dive (Session 1)
  8. Yasmina (Session 1)
  9. Am I Your Girl (Congleton Version)
  10. Am I Your Girl (Demo)

PERFUME GENIUS ON TOUR – ATLANTA AT VARIETY PLAYHOUSE ON JUNE 5

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/22/25

Perfume Genius show on June 5 at Variety Playhouse, Glory out now.

Today, Perfume Genius (Mike Hadreas) has released his new single “No Front Teeth” featuring New Zealand folk singer-songwriter Aldous Harding. The track is full of tension bolstered by time changes throughout the song and the haunting, ethereal chorus driven by Harding’s vocals. The music video is directed by Cody Critcheloe (who directed Perfume Genius’ legendary “Queen” video) and is a fever dream-unhinged, sexually charged, hilarious and riveting, leaving the viewer questioning what is real and what is an aberration. It features Hadreas, Harding and longtime Perfume Genius band member and co-writer Alan Wyffels. Watch the video HERE

Last month, Perfume Genius announced his new album, Glory, coming out March 28th on long-time label home Matador Records. Glory was produced by Blake Mills and marks the 7th studio album in Hadreas; immaculate body of work. Along with the announcement, he released the first single, “It’s a Mirror,” which received near unanimous critical praise and Pitchfork’s “Best New Track” distinction.”Hadreas ushers in a muscular and direct sound that feels like a decisive pendular swing back from the diffuse ambiance of 2022’s Ugly Season. Hadreas himself has never sounded sexier or more confident as a frontman, and while this isn’t Perfume Genius’ first foray into twang—’It’s a Mirror’ stakes its claim in a musical tradition that, though it’s always been home to outlaws, can just as often breed a festering myopia,” they said.

On his new album Glory, Perfume Genius re-teams with long-time producer Blake Mills and keyboardist and co-writer Wyffels along with an incredible group of musicians who have played previously with Hadreas on the road and in the studio including guitarists Meg Duffy (Hand Habits) and Greg Uhlmann, drummers Tim Carr and Jim Keltner, and bassist Pat Kelly as well as a special appearance from New Zealand singer-songwriter Aldous Harding. After approaching writing as an insular practice for much of his career, in the process of making Glory. Hadreas welcomed more collaboration from the musicians working on the project. The result is a more wiry and driving musical underbed to Hadreas’ stories. The album contains themes that he’s wrestled with artistically throughout his career – themes of the body and its decay, of domesticity and love, and of inescapable history and damage. There is also a return of some of his characters including Jason. But Glory is written from a new vantage point – on the other side of struggle, where one is left to contend with all that has happened but also has to learn to live in a still and uncharted place. An album bio, on Glory, by Daniel Felsenthal, can be found after the tracklist below

Perfume Genius has also announced an extensive North American tour in support of the album. The shows kick off in Healdsburg at Little Saint on May 12th and wrap up on June 27th at Revolution Hall in Portland, OR. Highlights include The Fillmore in San Francisco on May 13th, the Brooklyn Paramount on June 10th and the Showbox in Hadreas’ hometown of Seattle on June 26th. Tickets are on sale now.

Hadreas, a Seattle native, began his music career in 2008 and released his debut album, Learning, in 2010 via long-time label home Matador. The album immediately captured critics’ attention, with Pitchfork praising its “eviscerating and naked” songs, marked by “heartbreaking sentiments and bruised characterizations delivered in a voice that ranges from an ethereal croon to a slightly cracked warble.” These descriptors became the hallmarks of Perfume Genius – Hadreas’ unique ability to convey emotional vulnerability not only lyrically, but with his impressively nuanced vocals.

In 2012, Perfume Genius released Put Your Back N 2 It, further growing his audience and critical acclaim. His 2014 album, Too Bright, marked a bold evolution in production and confidence. Co-produced by Adrian Utley of Portishead, it featured the standout single “Queen,” which quickly became a queer anthem and powerful statement of identity. Hadreas later performed the track on Late Night with David Letterman.

In 2017, Perfume Genius released the GRAMMY-nominated No Shape, a breakthrough album that expanded his global fan base and brought mainstream recognition to his art. Produced by Blake Mills (Fiona Apple, Alabama Shakes), the record earned high praise, with The New Yorker noting, “The center of his music has always been a defiant delicacy—a ragged, affirmative understanding of despair. No Shape finds him unexpectedly victorious, his body exalted.” During the album’s campaign, Hadreas appeared on multiple late-night shows and graced the cover of The Fader.In 2020, Hadreas released Set My Heart On Fire Immediately, a critical masterpiece on Matador Records that garnered worldwide acclaim. Produced by GRAMMY winner Blake Mills, the album featured contributions from Phoebe Bridgers, Jim Keltner, Pino Palladino, Matt Chamberlin, Rob

Moose, and longtime collaborator Alan Wyffels. It explored and subverted concepts of masculinity and traditional roles, introducing distinctly American musical influences.Hadreas promoted the album with performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He followed with Ugly Season, a project born from his collaboration with choreographer Kate Wallich on The Sun Still Burns Here, a dance piece commissioned by Seattle Theatre Group and Mass MoCA and performed across major cities in 2019.  The release included a stunning 30-minute film, Pygmalion’s Ugly Season, created with renowned visual artist Jacolby Satterwhite, blending surreal visuals with Hadreas music.

Track Listing – Perfume Genius – Glory

  1. It’s a Mirror
  2. No Front Teeth (feat. Aldous Harding)
  3. Clean Heart
  4. Me & Angel
  5. Left For Tomorrow
  6. Full On
  7. Capezio
  8. Dion
  9. In a Row
  10. Hanging Out
  11. Glory

Tour Dates

*New dates in bold

03/29/25 – 6 Music Festival – Manchester, UK

05/10/25 – Just Like Heaven – Los Angeles, CA

5/12/25 – Little Saint — Healdsburg, CA

5/13/25 – The Fillmore — San Francisco, CA

5/16/25 – Kilby Court Block Party — Salt Lake City, UT

5/24/25 – C6 Fest — Sao Paulo, BR

5/30/25 – The Van Buren — Phoenix, AZ

5/31/25 – 191 Toole — Tucson, AZ

6/2/25 – Emo’s — Austin, TX

6/3/25 – The Studio at The Factory — Dallas, TX

6/5/25 – Variety Playhouse — Atlanta, GA

6/6/25 – Haw River Ballroom — Saxapahaw, NC

6/7/25 – 9:30 Club — Washington, DC

6/8/25 – Union Transfer — Philadelphia, PA

6/10/25 – Brooklyn Paramount — Brooklyn, NY

6/12/25 – Royale — Boston, MA

6/13/25 – Electric City — Buffalo, NY

6/14/25 – The Concert Hall — Toronto, ON

6/15/25 – Globe Iron — Cleveland, OH

6/17/25 – The Vic Theatre — Chicago, IL

6/18/25 – First Avenue — Minneapolis, MN

6/19/25 – The Truman — Kansas City, MO

6/21/25 – Gothic Theatre — Denver, CO

6/23/25 – Treefort Music Hall — Boise, ID

6/26/25 – The Showbox — Seattle, WA

6/27/25 – Revolution Hall — Portland, OR

DOPE LEMON IN ATLANTA AT CENTER STAGE ON JUNE 13

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/22/25

Dope Lemon is returning to North America supporting new album Golden Wolf. They’ll bring their show to Center Stage on June 13th 

GOLDEN WOLF 

NEW ALBUM FROM ACCLAIMED MUSICIAN ANGUS STONE 

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NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF THIS MONTH

Today, DOPE LEMON — the award-winning project of acclaimed Australian musician Angus Stone—releases their highly anticipated fifth album, Golden Wolf, via BMG. Along with the album, DOPE LEMON also shares the album’s focus track, “She’s All Time” ft. Nina Nesbitt – LISTEN & WATCH. Later this month, DOPE LEMON also returns to North America for his Spring headline tour and festival stops at Bonnaroo and Bottle Rock – see the full list of tour dates below! 

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Golden Wolf blends reflective introspection with wild sonic landscapes. If Kimosabè felt like a classic road anthem album for a cosmic journey, Golden Wolf opens the door to a wilder, more uncertain frontier. The songs here are still anchored by Stone’s trademark grooves, but they feel looser, more windswept, capturing the heat of endless desert days and the cool mystery of moonlit nights.

Songs like “Electric Green Lambo” swagger in with confidence—smooth, effortless, and undeniably cool. “She’s All Time” conjures visions of sun-soaked dreams, poolside dancing with an ethereal, unknowable muse. “Sugarcat” slinks through shadows, playful yet elusive, leaving only traces of its presence behind. And then there’s “John Belushi,” stirring up a whirlwind of reckless energy, arms wide open in the chaos. It’s big, bold, and impossible to pin down, echoing with laughter and wildness, though its true meaning always seems just out of reach. Each track invites you deeper, without ever fully giving itself away.

‘GOLDEN WOLF’ TRACKLISTING

01 – John Belushi

02 – Sugarcat

03 – Electric Green Lambo

04 – Golden Wolf

05 – Yamasuki – Yama Yama

06 – We Solid Gold

07 – She’s All Time

08 – Maggie’s Moonshine

09 – On The 45

10 – Dust Of A Thousand Stars

This new chapter reveals Stone at his most open yet—peeling back layers of silky sheened memories, imagination and thought-provoking insights. It unveils what he’s built over the many years of the Dope Lemon Temple, where so many listeners go to dip their minds in the music, only to find themselves in another land. In Kimosabè, we saw Stone reflect on his youth and the roads that shaped him. Now, in Golden Wolf, he’s grappling with the question of where the road leads next.

DOPE LEMON NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

May 19 Vancouver, BC – Malkin Bowl

May 20 Seattle, WA – Showbox

May 21 Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

May 23 Napa Valley, CA – Bottlerock Festival

May 24 Los Angeles, CA – The Novo

May 25 San Diego, CA – Observatory North Park

May 27 Phoenix, AZ – Van Buren

May 28 Santa Fe, NM – Lensic Performing Art Center

May 29 Denver, CO – The Fillmore

May 31 Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater

June 01 Chicago, IL – Metro

June 03 Philadelphia, PA – Brooklyn Bowl

June 04 New York, NY – Brooklyn Steel

June 06 Boston, MA – Royale

June 07 Montreal, QC – MTELUS

June 08 Toronto, ON – History

June 10 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club

June 12 Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore

June 13 Atlanta, GA – Center Stage

June 14 Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo

THE HEAD AND THE HEART ON TOUR – ATLANTA COCA-COLA ROXY JUNE 9

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/22/25

Beloved Seattle band The Head and The Heart will embark on a North American tour with a stop in Atlanta on June 9 at Coca-Cola Roxy in support of their gorgeous forthcoming sixth studio album, Aperture, out tomorrow, May 9 on their new label home Verve Forecast.  Aperture brings the band back to a DIY approach as it’s the first record self-produced by the band since their self-titled debut album in 2011. Read more about the new album via their Rolling Stone profile where they call the album “their best album in years.”

The band has established their status as a touring powerhouse, having landed prime time mainstage slots at Coachella, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. The band has performed on multiple national television including appearances on Ellen, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Austin City Limits and more. SPIN Magazine boasts, “Performing live is where The Head and The Heart’s distinctive sweep truly blossoms.” NPR praises, “Voices, rhythms and personalities come together with The Head and the Heart, always proving that the best rock bands exceed the sum of their parts.”

The Head and The Heart have released several singles off the new album, most recently “Blue Embers” which followed singles “After The Setting Sun,” “Time With My Sins,” and their own record setting #1 AAA single “Arrow.” After 6 months at Alternative Radio “Arrow” is approaching Top 5 this week moving 7-6*, with only one other song on the alternative chart that has been on longer.

RIVAL ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS BIG NIGHT OUT FEAT. LAKE STREET DIVE & MARVELOUS 3

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 5/12/25

Hosted at the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark, the Event is Part of a Series of Concerts Under the Stars in Public Spaces

Call off your dogs and grab your freak of the week because Big Night Out is back as a two-part story featuring Lake Street Dive and Marvelous 3, October 03 and 04 at the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark. Presented by Atlanta festival producer Rival Entertainment, Big Night Out is a series of concerts under the stars in public places, which has included last year’s An Evening with CAKE, Big Boi, Futurebirds, Marcus King Trio, Moon Taxi, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and others. 

Lake Street Dive, the genre-blending band with a sound described as “if the Beatles and Motown had a party,” will get the party started- headling night one. Hometown heroes Marvelous 3, who have recently enjoyed a resurgence and have recently played three sold-out nights at The Tabernacle to celebrate their 25th anniversary, will close out the festivities on night two. Additional details, including special guests, will be released soon.

Located at the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark on the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail, which hosted last year’s near-capacity crowd, organizers are encouraging fans to take advantage of the proximity of the venue to several landmarks such as Inman Park (.3 miles), Ponce City Market (.5 miles), Krog Market (.6 miles), and Piedmont Park (1.2 miles). While the event will be walkable for many, there will also be a complimentary bicycle valet, ride-share drop-off locations, and nearby parking.

General Admission and VIP ticket options for Big Night Out will go on sale Friday, May 16, through Rival Entertainment at Big Night Out. Lake Street Dive has partnered with PLUS1, donating $1 per ticket to First Peoples Fund and their work supporting artists and culture bearers helping Native communities heal and thrive, and the PLUS1 LA Fires Fund, providing critical relief and long-term recovery support for individuals, families, and communities impacted by the devastating LA wildfires.  Big Night Out is an all-ages event. Free admission for children under seven with a ticketed adult.

Big Night Out is produced by Rival Entertainment. Visit www.BigNightOutATL.com for the most up-to-date information. Stay connected on Facebook @RivalEntertainmentATL and Instagram at @RivalEntertainment. Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark is located at 830 Willoughby Way, Atlanta, Georgia.

THE AMERICANO ONGOING EVENTS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 6/5/24

Every Wednesday, 4-6pm – Oysters & Champagne at The Americano 

The Americano welcomes guests every Wednesday night for a mid-week “Oysters & Champagne” from 5-7pm. Guests can wind down with fresh oysters shucked live ($2.50 per piece) paired with a refreshing glass of Veuve Clicquot ($20). 

Every Sunday, 11:30am-2:30pm – Brunch at The Americano with Live Jazz Music 

Chef Scott Conant’s The Americano hosts Sunday brunch featuring live music, with house-made favorites including Steak & Eggs, Wagyu Beef Cheek Hash, Pasta al Pomodoro, a tableside Bloody Mary Cart and much more. Brunch reservations are encouraged and can be made by visiting OpenTable or by calling the restaurant at 404.946.9070. For photos, please click HERE (photo credit: Ken Goodman).

Every Mon.-Thurs, 4-6pm – Happy Hour at The Americano

The Americano invites guests to unwind after work with friends and colleagues over artisan crafted cocktails and sommelier curated Italian wines alongside Italian-inspired antipasto every Monday-Thursday. Highlights from the happy hour menu includes:

  • SHE’S SICILY with Prosecco, Brandy, Aperol & Mint Soda 
  • VENICE CHARM with New Amsterdam Vodka, Elderflower, Amaretto, Lychee & Citrus
  • SALT & PEPPER FRITTO MISTO with Shrimp, Calamari, Cherry Peppers & Green Onion
  • MEATBALL SLIDERS with Pomodoro, Basil & Stracciatella 

Every Day, 11am-9pm – The Americano Pool Menu 

Hotel guests at the InterContinental Buckhead can call (404) 946-9070 to order from The Americano while enjoying the pool. Locals who would like to visit the pool can purchase a day pass HERE. The menu includes: 

  • Ahi Tuna Ceviche with Watermelon, Lime, Aleppo Chili, Avocado & Pickled Onion
  • Roasted Turkey Club with Bacon, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato & Calabrian Chili Aïoli
  • Grilled Pineapple Margarita with Cimarron Blanco, Dos Hombres Mezcal, Pineapple, Lime & Agave\

Every Friday-Sunday, 11am-7pm – Poolside Bar Service

Hotel guests at the InterContinental Buckhead can enjoy poolside bar service from The Americano every weekend. Locals who would like to visit the pool can purchase a day pass HERE.

Monthly (June 20, July 25, August 22, September 5), 5-6pm – Yappy Hour

In collaboration with Livable Buckhead, The Americano will host Yappy Hour for dogs and their owners. InterContinental Buckhead and The Americano will offer complimentary dog treats, water bowls and light bites for humans. Cocktails and additional food will be available for purchase. Entry is free, but RSVP is recommended here.