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Soft Palms are Here to Serve

By No Earplugs on June 19, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

“Radio” punches back (again) at the 24-hour news cycle of fear (mainly FOX News). It’s clear the Palms are feeling what we’re all feeling. When will it end?

Morby Heats Things Up in Atlanta

By No Earplugs on June 14, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

His latest album, Little Wide Open, feels like a handwritten postcard, inviting newcomers to discover the heart of this region.

Morby Comes Home to Middle America

By No Earplugs on May 29, 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

If Bob Dylan and Lou Reed somehow produced a musical lovechild, Morby might be the result. There are traces of both artists in his singing, songwriting, and attitude.

Rilo Kiley Are Really F**king On

By No Earplugs on May 27, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Lewis, a former child actor, is a natural onstage: confident, charismatic, and fully commanding. Sennett, who handles guitar and shared lead vocals, is equally comfortable in his rockstar skin.

New Happiness from Mom Friend

By No Earplugs on May 23, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Sometimes observational, sometimes deeply self-reflective, Backus consistently captures that feeling of “I get it,” which may explain why so many listeners connect with this band.

Morby Pays Homage to Middle America

By No Earplugs on May 15, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

There is definitely a Dylanesque edge to his music, but it remains subtle; this is unmistakably Morby on a terrific slice of mid-American pie.

Alison Krauss & Union Station Stop in Atlanta

By No Earplugs on May 9, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Her warmth, humor, and obvious affection for her bandmates elevated the concert beyond a typical performance, turning it into an intimate and joyful evening in Atlanta.

Five Eight Are Huggin’ the Curve

By No Earplugs on May 8, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

On Help a Sinner, released (of course) on May 8th (a.k.a. “Five Eight Day”), the band delivers a tangible set of songs that you can hear and feel. The rock is solid on this one and the band of fifty-somethings proves that age is just a number.

Florence + the Machine Scream Into Atlanta

By No Earplugs on May 2, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The singer’s comparisons to Kate Bush, Siouxsie Sioux, and other female singers notwithstanding, she has cited Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane as her musical hero and the prominent influence in her career.

Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman Launch Tour in Atlanta

By No Earplugs on April 13, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The two have also joined forces in the supergroup Snocaps, alongside Katie’s sister Allison Crutchfield and producer Brad Cook. On this opening night, fans were treated to “Angel Wings” from the great new Snocaps album.

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