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

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 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

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

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

The LA artist defines pop perfection in her live show Meg Smith performing at The Masquerade (Photo by Noah De Los Rios) On January 31st, Meg Smith brought  Girls Just Wanna Go On Tour  to Altar at Atlanta’s Masquerade. The venue filled quickly, and anticipation was high leading up to her set. Meg Smith with fans in ATL (Photo by Noah De Los Rios) Meg Smith in Atlanta (Photo by Noah De Los Rios) Meg took the stage at 8 p.m. and immediately she drew a strong reaction from the

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

The Detroit rapper's experimental shift pays off on his nationwide tour with a cast of rising stars Danny Brown performing in Atlanta (Photo by Mikey Smith) Rocking a setlist full of tracks from his latest release, Stardust , Danny Brown  brought in a huge crowd alongside friends and feature collaborators underscores and Femtanyl . The trio’s huge, hyperpop light-show spectacular felt perfectly at home amongst the excited ATL fans at The Masquerade’s Heaven stage. Femtanyl in

The group tours their highly acclaimed 2025 album for new and longtime fans Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band in ATL (Photo by Joe Chiarella) December 2nd marked a distinctive milestone for R yan Davis & the Roadhouse Band . Their album New Threats From The Soul  appeared on a staggering number of “Best of 2025” lists, earning well-deserved acclaim. It's a beautiful album full of vivid stories spread across unconventionally long songs.  Ryan Davis performing at The EARL (Photo

The influential artist calls for love and kindness in his immersive and eye-opening live show David Byrne's Who is the Sky? Tour in Atlanta (Photo by Mikey Smith) On a cold December night in Atlanta, thousands flocked to the Fox Theatre  to see the legendary David Byrne for his second night at the historic venue. Touring his newest project, Who is the Sky? , Byrne has a new story to tell of his life in the state of the 2020s soundtracked to music from his expansive, 50-year c