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Get Your Hoodies Ready for Saturday

According to local meteorologists Saturday's weather is shaping up perfectly for the outdoor Peachtree Music Festival. With sunny skies and a high of 70 degrees, nothing quite beats fall weather and great music. One of the most anticipated acts of the festival is Memphis's FreeSol. Blending a mix of hip-hop, rap, funk, and soul this band has already gained quite the following and admiration from music industry insiders. Their debut album No Rules is scheduled for release October 11 and features tracks produced by Justin Timberlake, Jim Jonsin, Mike Elizondo, and more. No Rules will be released on both Tennman (Timberlake's label) and Interscope Records. Timberlake also directed the band's most recent music video "Hoodies On, Hats Low" and makes a cameo. Wonder if Justin will swing by Peachtree Music Festival to check out his boys live?

Check out "Hoodies On, Hats Low" below and catch these guys live on October 1 at 8:00 PM on the BMI Stage at Peachtree Music Festival. Buy your festival tickets now and save $10 with promo code "Mixtape"; get tickets!

Music Midtown 2011

Music Midtown returned to Atlanta for the first time in six years on Saturday, September 24 at Piedmont Park. Although the traditional multi-day festival was relegated to one day, two stages kept the music going all day and night.

The setting could not have been more welcoming to concertgoers and musicians. Clear skies and a light breeze set the scene for a delightful mood, while the perfectly timed sets were impressive; not a single act opened a minute late.

The Postelles and Atlanta's own The Constellations were some of the early acts of the day. The Constellations played many of their hits as well as some new songs. The crowd wildly cheered and sang along to most of The Constellations older hits and the band seemed just as excited to see the crowd and to be playing this iconic local festival.The hometown band set the energy bar high for all following acts on the Main Stage, and lucky most rose to meet and exceed the challenge.

By the time festival headliners, Coldplay took the stage the entire packed Meadow of Piedmont Park was electric with energy and excitement. The British rockers not only immediately pleased with confetti canyons, balloon drops, and some of their top hits within the first five songs, but they never slowed down. They performed tracks off of their new album, Mylo Xyloto, including "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall" and "Paradise" as well as old favorites. Front man Chris Martin also took frequent breaks to interact with the audience and the band even specialized their set for the audience by incorporating "Georgia on My Mind" and a tribute to local music legends R.E.M. with their standard "Everybody Hurts."

After Coldplay concluded their set and the massive crowds spilled into the streets, the energy was still palpable. People are excited Music Midtown is back and can't wait for next year

See photos from Music Midtown 2011, here.

Ghost of Old Highways in Atlanta

Proving that music videos can still be artful and inventive, Lovett's latest cinematic exploration founded on his music is a short film based on his song "Ghost of Old Highways." Set against a picturesque yet bloody Civil War battlefield, Ghost of Old Highways looks to be an emotional and suspenseful ride on one man's quest for redemption. Check out the film's trailer below and don't miss a special screening of this short film on Wednesday, September 28 at Landmark Art Cinema in Midtown. Admission is free and the film will screen every 15 minutes from 6:30-9:30PM.

GHOST OF OLD HIGHWAYS | Trailer from Lovett on Vimeo.

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Dream a Little Dream

Set in a small, cold New England town with ghosts of creepy young girls haunting the halls, The Dream House looks to be one of the most suspensful thrillers since The Shining. Real-life husband and wife Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz, protray Will and Libby Atenton who move their two girls from New York to a new seemingly idealic home in a small town. Soon the family learns that their new house might not be a peaceful as it seemed.

Be one of the first to experience The Dream House. Mixtape Atlanta is giving away screening passes to a special advanced showing of this new fright flick on Thursday, September 29 at 10PM at Regal Atlantic Station. To win tickets, send an email to [email protected] listing your favorite scary movie in the subject line. All winners will be notified by noon on September 29.

See Tesla Rossa's 'Kinetic' Energy Live

Nashville's Tesla Rossa is no stranger to Atlanta's music scene, and this Saturday the band is returning to town to perform on the Main Stage at Peachtree Music Festival. During breaks from constant touring, this Nashville quartet has been busy working hard on their debut album. For a preview of what to expect on the record, check out their electric music video to their song "Kinetic". Also take a listen to "Vacation," a previously unreleased track off the forthcoming album and one of our early favorites.

Don't miss Tesla Rossa live at 1:15PM on the Main Stage at Peactree Music Festival on October 1. Buy your festival tickets now and save $10 with promo code "Mixtape"; get tickets!

Vacation

 

Music Midtown Musts

Tomorrow Music Midtown returns at Piedmont Park. The box office opens at 11AM, the gates will open at 12 Noon, and The Postelles are the first band onstage at 1PM. Although music festivals are not a new experience for Atlantans, here are some good-to-know facts about Music Midtown 2011. See you in the park!

• Keep your ticket! Re-entry is allowed throughout the day, but you MUST have your ticket
• Procrastinator? Tickets will be available at the door for $55 + $1 donation to Centers of Hope. No other handling fees will be charged.
• Take MARTA. Parking will be impossible so take MARTA or walk.
• Stay hydrated. Each concertgoer is allowed one factory-sealed plastic bottle of water or one empty reusable water bottle.
• Bring a blanket. Blanket and towels are allowed, but leave the lawn chairs on the lawn. Chairs are not allowed.

For more information and printable line-ups visit MusicMidtown.com

'Tis The Season for All Get Out

All Get Out's debut full-length album entitled The Season was finally released earlier this week. Although it is somewhat cliché to say that an album is highly anticipated, in this case that overused phrase is an understatement. Recording for The Season started over two years ago and during that time- in Atlanta alone- All Get Out has played at The Masquerade, Drunken Unicorn, Vinyl, and Star Bar without a full length album. Now, it is finally here.

From constantly touring, the band has gathered devout fans throughout the southeast that have become attached to many of the songs on The Season already. Hearing these songs played live before recorded makes it easier to fall in love with the album instead of giving them the stale feel of an overplayed pop song. Tracks like “Lucky Bastard” and “Let Me Go” are familiar as a favorite pair of jeans. The band's intimacy with these songs also translates to an instant connection for those who have yet to see All Get Out perform live.

These thoughts and opinions hardly do The Season justice. In fact it's difficult to eloquently convey the emotion felt with a thorough listen to this album. So when you finish reading this, push play and turn it up loud. Loud enough to let the music fill you up. Loud enough to make your chest tighten with emotion. And loud enough to sing along at the top of your lungs.

Chloe Stoakes

Don't miss All Get Out's CD Release Party on Friday, September 23 at The Masquerade and experience this album as it should be experienced- LIVE! Show starts at 7PM and tickets are $10.

Download "Lucky Bastard" for FREE from The Season.

Lucky Bastard

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Peachtree Music Festival 2011

Many Atlantans look forward to fall every year for the cool temperatures and amazing concert lineups that tend to come through our city. This October will be no exception. Rocktober is kicking off in exciting fashion with the inaugural Peachtree Music Festival taking place on October 1 in Midtown at 8th Street NW and Spring Street. With popular hip-hop and indie-rockers dominating the lineup, there is something in this music festival for everyone. Tickets are now on sale and if you act fast, you can save $10 using the promo code “mixtape”. Stay tuned to Mixtape Atlanta for artists updates and more information regarding Peachtree Music Festival 2011!

Confirmed Artist Lineup

MAIN STAGE
12:15 p.m. Under the Flood
1:15 p.m. Tesla Rossa
2:15 p.m. Ocean is Theory
3:15 p.m. Levi Lowrey
4:15 p.m. Stokeswood
5:45 p.m. The Dirty Guv’nahs
7:15 p.m. Civil Twilight
8:45 p.m. Shiny Toy Guns
10:15 p.m. DGAF: Dallas Austin & Corey Enemy

BMI STAGE
12:45 p.m. Aunt Martha
1:45 p.m. The Young Rapscallions
2:45 p.m. Ben Deignan
3:45 p.m. The Kingston Springs
5:00 p.m. Modern Skirts
6:30 p.m. Open Air Stereo
8:00 p.m. Freesol
9:30 p.m. DJ Khaled

Music Midtown Pre-Party

After six years of anticipation Music Midtown is finally returning to Atlanta this weekend. With so many fans counting down the hours until Saturday's concerts, get a jumpstart on the partying! Join The Constellations and Chris Freeman from Manchester Orchestra this Thursday, September 22 from 8:00 PM- 1:00AM. Chris and The Constellations will be providing the night’s soundtrack with various DJ sets. Did we mention there will be free cocktails until 9PM? Party with the bands on Thursday and see them perform live on the Music Midtown stage on Saturday. RSVP [email protected].

KILLER Movie Screening

Action superstars Robert De Niro, Clive Owen, and Jason Statham are joining forces for the new shoot 'em up, blow 'em up popcorn film- Killer Elite. With locations spanning across the globe, Killer Elite is a fast pace action adventure with the powerhouse operative team of De Niro and Statham trying to outwit Owen's secreative operation.

Killer Elite opens nationwide on September 23, but Mixtape Atlanta is giving away screening passes to an elite few. Email [email protected] with "Killer Elite" in the subject line for a chance to win a pair of tickets to a screening of the film on Tuesday, September 20 at Regal Cinema Atlantic Station.