• Untitled.

    Untitled. Music has gotten me through the best and worst times of my life and I decided to start Promising Chord in order to share with the world some of the music that has moved me.  I wasn’t sure what to call this post because it is hard to put my thoughts into words lately.…

  • IMR Music Festival – April 27-28, 2012

    IMR Music Festival – April 27-28, 2012 – The Five Spot RSVP – $10-$15 Indie Music Reviewer (IMR) is known for featuring the best independent artists from around the world.  Based here in Atlanta, IMR is throwing their first annual two-day music festival showcasing some of the most talented musicians from Atlanta and beyond.  This is such…

  • The Mad Flight – “Dress Gordon Nightmare” – New Single

    The Mad Flight – “Dress Gordon Nightmare” I have been seeing more and more local musicians fund recording projects by reaching out to the masses and in turn having a multitude of people help their success.  It is inspiring to see that people are supporting indie musicians and are willing to pay for quality music.…

  • NovaKord – Out There – Album Review

    NovaKord – Out ThereReleased: April 7, 2011 NovaKord is Wes Daniel (vocals/guitars/keyboards), Billy Snyder (Bass/keyboards/vocals), and Johnny Cunningham (drums/percussion/vocals) from Atlanta, GA.  With only one song previously released they left an impression on me after seeing them rock stages around Atlanta.  I am thrilled to finally be able to enjoy their self-released debut full-length Out There.…

  • Jungol – Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun: Remixed

    Jungol – Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun: Remixed As soon as I heard these remixes were being released I knew they would be great.  Jungol remixes Today the Moon’s infectious song “We Were Wild” and Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun remixes Jungol’s hit “Two People.”  Two completely different songs that have been remixed…

  • Nigredo and White Walls

    Another great night was had by all at the Earl last Tuesday, March 27th, and a huge thank you goes to the Earl, the Atlanta Music Roundtable, Nigredo, Lucy Dreams, and The Electric Nature.  Nights like these are why I love music and continue to support Atlanta music. Nigredo provided an extra special set like…

  • Lotus Quadrant – “Tourmaline” – New Music

    Lotus Quadrant – “Tourmaline” Four friends and musicians from Atlanta came together to jam, the chemistry was right, and Lotus Quadrant was born.  What that means for us, the listeners, is a great new song that takes us on a groovy journey. With each listen I hear something different because this is in no way a…

  • Featured Shows – April 2-8, 2012

    It’s time to get back into the swing of things now that I have fully recovered from SXSW.  This week is packed with shows around town featuring some of my favorite bands and a lot of local talent. So come out to a show and listen to some great music. 04.02 – Abby Go-Go, The Grenadines,…

  • Nigredo – Interview

    Nigredo is performing at the next Atlanta Music Roundtable Presents along with Lucy Dreams and The Electric Nature.  This Tuesday, March 27 at The Earl. $5 – More Info – RSVPTo fully experience how incredible Nigredo is go see them live, let go of everything holding you down, and immerse yourself in the music.  You will feel a…

  • SXSW 2012 – Recap

    SXSW 2012 Thousands of people traveled to Austin, TX for South by Southwest this past week with one thing in common: the music.  The streets were filled with music being played almost all day from March 13 – 18 and I was so glad to be there.  This was my first venture out to Austin…