A Georgia-grown sports flick gears up for a groundbreaking national release If there’s one thing Signing Tony Raymond proves, it’s that good things come to those who wait. The film industry is notorious for overlooking the little guy. Though the studio system of Old Hollywood is long gone, the field is still dominated by big players. Investors tend to avoid taking chances on smaller projects and opt for familiar faces to fill seats. This weekend, sports dramedy Signing Tony

The legendary nu-metal revivalists bring their chaos back home with a lineup of local stars Silly Goose headlining Goosefest 2026 (Photo by Mikey Smith) Nu-metal group Silly Goose  assembled Atlanta’s finest last weekend to play the first annual Goosefest  at The Masquerade’s Hell  stage. Backed by the legendary venue, the chaotic and beloved band cemented themselves as titans in not only their 90s revival niche, but also as heroes of their local scene, giving up-and-coming a

...Chicken isn't vegan? Reel Friends Presents Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Photo by Mikey Smith) Nearly sixteen years after its release, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World remains a key part of the pop culture pyramid. Based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s acclaimed graphic novel series, the film’s popularity has only increased with time. The movie continues to influence style choices, expand music tastes, and strike fear into the heart of evil exes everywhere. On Saturday, the Plaza Theat

The rising ATL rockers close the year out with a victory lap at our city's legendary venues Penelope Road returns home to celebrate an incredible year (Photo by Magali Rivera) Penelope Road has made quite the year of 2025. They completed a seemingly nonstop tour across the US, including opening up for some big names like Teddy Swims, Goose, and Lake Street Dive. They also notably signed to Warner Records, solidifying their continued growth, talent, and hard work. After their

HAIM meets Halsey in this "alt-gay grief rock" outfit Kelly Romo at The Masquerade (Photo by Mikey Smith) Before the holidays kicked into high gear, fans braved the cold and ventured to Purgatory at The Masquerade to see Kelly Romo , a rising queer rock outfit out of Atlanta. Helmed by Kelly Romo herself (vocals/rhythm guitar/keys), the band consisted of Trae Berry (guitar), Julien Dorothy (bass), and special guest Sam Horwitz (drummer). Openers included 80s-synth squad Monta

Rock and roll gets a bewitching, queer-femme rebrand ATL rock outfit Cash Honey (Photo by Mikey Smith) July 2024 marked the first time I ever camped out for a show. Jack White. Terminal West. Sold out. A handful of student tickets at the door.   My brother and I sat in the scorching Atlanta heat for three hours, fingers crossed and foreheads dripping as we prayed to make it inside. During our time on the sidewalk, we met Schuyler Heflin. A fellow musician and music nerd, she

With a bill of local stars, Wieuca and CDSM give fans a high-energy night of ATL music Wieuca performing at Aisle 5 in Atlanta (Photo by Joe Chiarella) On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Atlanta showed up to support three of the most exciting local bands in the scene right now. The room was completely packed and the music was chaotic and loud. The evening started off with Janie Danger , whose brand of noisy raw punk resonated with the crowd. The audience quickly cleared a l

A pop-punk trio from Milledgeville gets real about the "undying" local scene Milledgeville pop-punk outfit blue. (Photo by Mikey Smith) When faced with tragedy, it’s easy to feel alone. Though the wounds of loss may never totally heal, community and art can serve as a beacon of hope. Milledgeville’s own blue. knows this truth well, and they want you to know it, too. Together, Trevor Weaver (vocals/guitar), Tyler Brantley (bass), and Gavin Glover (drums) have created a head-b

What I learned as a first-timer in the cult of the Cullens The sold-out screening for Twilight at The Tara (Photo by Mikey Smith) Confession: I’ve never seen Twilight. Olivia, you call yourself a film buff, yet you’ve never seen THE greatest piece of vampire cinema to ever grace the silver screen? I know. I’m as disappointed as you are. Somehow, between my semi-sheltered homeschool upbringing and mistakenly writing the franchise off as low-brow kitsch, I survived my teenage y

Check out some fantastic projects from local filmmakers! The filmmakers behind this month's Reel Talk programming (Photo by Mikey Smith) It’s that time again! Reel Talk is back and better than ever. The brainchild of ATL filmmaker/ Reel Friends  founder Rocco Shapiro, Reel Talk  is a monthly mixer where artists share projects they’re proud of, such as short films, music videos, commercials, and more. Films are screened once in full and then replayed on mute while the directo

ATL's alt-pop favorite brings an action-packed liveball tournament to our city For the second year in a row, Faye Webster hosted the eponymous Faye Webster Invitational , offering participants the opportunity to show off their skills in a range of community-wide events spanning from chess and yo-yo to liveball. Founded in 2024, Webster held the event in Berkeley, California but shared with those in attendance that she had “selfishly wanted to bring it to Atlanta” this time a

Bassist Rafael Navejas talks tour and drops exclusive details on the group's upcoming album It’s difficult to say what truly separates the good artists from the great artists, but I think it has something to do with how they handle inspiration. Good artists merely imitate their predecessors. Great artists innovate, building something entirely unique to stand on the shoulders of those who came before them. Without a doubt, Enjambre falls into the latter group. Founded in Fres

The singer-songwriter discusses "Cosmic Country," faith, and staying grounded in the pursuit of art Ahead of his upcoming shows, Art Seen...

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Hosted by artist, Alejandra Gonzalez Diaz, Seguimos AquÍ is not only a sincere and thoughtful, but offers an immersive lens through which...