The beloved jam band take ATL on a journey through fan favorites, covers, and teasers Eggy performing at Terminal West (Photo by Joe Chiarella) It felt fitting for Eggy to return to Terminal West on Friday the 13th, a year and a half after their ambitious Halloween 2024 show. That performance featured the band playing games on stage, dressed as characters from Candy Land and Clue, to promote their album  Waiting Game.  Their return in 2026 showed that even without the costu

The grungy group play loud and proud in honor of their new release, ALL MONSTERS MX Lonely performing at The EARL in ATL (Photo by Magali Rivera) MX LONELY , the Brooklyn-based heavygaze group, brought their  ALL MONSTERS  album release tour to Atlanta’s The EARL on March 11th. The band, originally known as v0id b0ys, rebranded to their new moniker in 2022 and have now ventured across the US to debut a record to their fans.  Rae Haas performing with MX Lonely in Atlanta (Pho

Executive Director Jessie Sparrow dives into the non-profit’s mission of belonging As the world looks towards the future of storytelling, Georgia’s own RE:IMAGINE ATL is on the front lines of fostering the next generation of creatives. What began as a music video summer camp quickly evolved into a media education and workforce development center that has serviced over 7,500 young people. Founded by Susan Spiccia in 2014, the non-profit offers courses, camps, and creative opp

Dev Hynes' beloved musical project proves itself to stand the test of time for a stellar live show Dev Hynes of Blood Orange performing in Atlanta (Photo by Mikey Smith) On the last night of his North American tour for 2025’s Essex Honey , Dev Hynes performed a sold-out show as Blood Orange at one of Atlanta’s most beloved venues, The Tabernacle . Through incredible visuals, dynamic vocals, and strong performances, this live show resonated as deeply as Hynes and co.’s lyrics

Three local ATL bands shine with the beginning of spring  Pinto Sunshine performing at Smith's Olde Bar (Photo by Yoselin Madrid) With the beginning of spring comes more local shows and incredible crowds, which Pinto Sunshine ’s show at Smith’s Olde Bar absolutely captured. Performing with Pinto Sunshine came up-and-coming rock band UNIQO and theatrical punk band Kyle Lewis is a Boring Name . Pinto Sunshine’s October “Pinto-ween” show was the last time the bar had seen the

The modern pop icon gives fans a magical night at his sold-out State Farm Arena show Conan Gray performing to a sold-out crowd in ATL (Photo by Noah De Los Rios) Conan Gray brought his Wishbone World Tour to the beautiful city of Atlanta for a night full of fun, tears, and a place where you can just be yourself. When Olivia Rodrigo’s “bad idea right?” comes on, it is time to scramble to your seats. This song marks the start of your wonderful night with Conan Gray. The chorus

The innovating electronic act reach career highs at their show in Atlanta Machine Girl performing in ATL (Photo by Mikey Smith) I was not prepared for what digi-hardcore legends Machine Girl had up their sleeve for their show this past weekend at The Eastern . A true mashup of the two parts of the genre, the band fully embraced the hardcore part of their digital world. This concert was delivered in all-caps and whether a longtime or casual fan, you felt everything that was br

The experimental artists team up to bring their all for an incomparable live show Peaches performing at Buckhead Theatre in ATL (Photo by Magali Rivera) Model/Actriz opening for Peaches in Atlanta (Photo by Magali Rivera) Model/Actriz , the four-piece rock band from Brooklyn by way of Boston, took to Buckhead Theatre’s stage on February 24th opening up for  Peaches . Both sets were filled with an overflow of energy and a number of outfit changes. The crowd was a melting pot o

The ATL band reminds us that “being a creative is our birthright.” Hungry for some headbanging? If you’re looking for a band that really knows how to rock, look no further than Bad Guru . The band is rooted in psychedelic grunge, taking inspiration from big-name groups Tool and Soundgarden, with a hint of more “obscure” stoner rock acts like Slomosa and Truckfighters. Before they opened for Hooked Like Helen at Smith’s Olde Bar, Art Seen ATL chatted with Bad Guru backstage ab

The artist lands in Atlanta for his final US tour stop of the "Chasing the Chimera" tour Del Water Gap performing at Buckhead Theatre in ATL (Photo by Noah De Los Rios) Holden Jaffe, born and raised in New York City, transforms into his stage persona  Del Water Gap  the second he steps onto a stage with thousands of fans waiting for him. The project has grown tremendously over the years, but the heart of it still feels raw and personal. Del Water Gap on the last stop of the U

Honnie Korngold, founder of CineVantage Honnie Korngold has worn many hats. She’s the founder of Athens-based production company CineVantage , along with workforce development nonprofit PhilanthroFilms and the Georgia Storylab creator hub. As she’s watched the film industry shift, sink, and soar over the years, this producer learned a crucial lesson that’s kept her afloat: the important of pivoting. Originally from Los Angeles, Korngold got her start in travel events, orch

The high-octane rock band embraces insanity at their ATL show Foxy Shazam playing at The Masquerade in Atlanta (Photo by Joe Chiarella) Foxy Shazam is a band best experienced live, a fact made clear on Friday night at The Masquerade in Atlanta. Their Dumpster Phoenix tour is a non-stop spectacle of musicianship and showmanship, delivered via a high-octane, 18-song retrospective of their career.  Descartes A Kant opening at Purgatory (Photo by Joe Chiarella) Before the headli

"Inconceivable!" A live table read of William Goldman's The Princess Bride hosted by Reel Friends (Photo by Mikey Smith) There’s no better cure for the February blues than a storybook adventure. On Sunday, Reel Friends hosted their first live table read event, reenacting William Goldman’s beloved script, The Princess Bride. Housed in the historic Avon Theatre , it was a night full of fairytales, swordfights, and of course, twoo wuv. The cast, listed below, was an all-star sh

With a wave of my wand, this hidden gem will magically appear atop your ATL bucket list Kyle Littleton hosting the Secret Aisle Variety Show (Photo by Mikey Smith) Who doesn’t love a good magic trick? Variety shows are truly a lost art form. These classic showcases celebrate a range of talents, skills, and schticks, and they’ve historically served as launching pads for performers we know and love. As live events continue to claw their way back post-pandemic, local magician/yo

The pop-rap duo resurrects the Y2K club scene with their dance-fueled new tracks JVB rocking The Masquerade (Heaven) (Photo by Mikey Smith) I first stumbled into Joey Valence and Brae in January 2022, just a few short weeks after the release of “ Double Jump .” With its blast-from-the-past production and witty video game references, the punchy track solidified their place on my musical radar. The hip-hop duo, often shortened to JVB, came on the scene as a nostalgic reincarn

CAOS comes to Atlanta in full swing with Miguel's opening night of his 2026 tour Miguel in Atlanta for the opening night of his CAOS Tour (Photo by Mikey Smith) At long last, R&B superstar Miguel made his return to Atlanta last Tuesday at Coca-Cola Roxy with a sold-out show, opening his CAOS Tour with a bang. Maximalist production and thrashing guitar riffs mix perfectly with the singer’s timeless voice for a night that fans won’t forget. Jean Dawson's custom microphone stand

One of the most discussed voices in shoegaze talks social media success and storytelling in song Rising alternative artist Novulent (Photo by Siena Saba) Closing off their story-driven album trilogy, alternative rock artist Novulent released the final installment, VOL. 3 , today on all platforms. Nearly three years after the release of VOL. 1 , the Texas singer continues to develop their lo-fi aesthetics and connect with their fanbase, Novas, around the world. Art Seen ATL h

The alternative popstar talks cinema, collaborations, and Cocteau Twins for her upcoming project Sarah Kinsley for her new EP Fleeting (Photo by Florence Sullivan) With a sound that builds with each iterative release,  Sarah Kinsley   has made a name for herself as a singer, songwriter, and musician in the sphere of indie and electropop. Ahead of her new EP,  Fleeting , and a performance in Atlanta on her next tour, Art Seen ATL was honored to attend  °1824 ’ s press conferen

The group embraces improvisation and high-energy elements at their sold-out Atlanta show Couch playing a sold-out show in Atlanta (Photo by Joe Chiarella) On an unseasonably cold night in Atlanta, Couch ignited Terminal West with their sold-out stop on the Big Talk tour. With snow across the Southeast forcing multiple tour delays and local cancellations, the status of this performance remained uncertain until the day of the show, but fans braved the elements and showed up ea

The band kicks off their tour with a sold-out ATL show Enjambre's sold-out return to Atlanta (Photo by Mikey Smith) Last October, I had a wonderful conversation with Rafael Navejas, bassist for the Mexican rock band Enjambre ( read here ). It was the first official interview I had conducted for Art Seen ATL, and we spent some time talking about the group’s experience with touring. Rafael said that their primary goal when hitting the road is to bring their “joyful spirit” to