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

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

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 ATL was incredibly blessed to talk to Georgia-based singer-songwriter Tyler Lee Frush , an artist whose intimate lyricism and mesmerizing guitar stylings have captivated audiences in Atlanta, Woodstock, and beyond. I first encountered Tyler when his band performed at The Masquerade in March 2025. His authenticity and honesty mixed with his

The crew behind Spanish Moss discuss their vision on creating a feature-length brickfilm (From left to right) Andrew King, Sebastian Soler, and Tyler Herren outside the Tara in ATL (Photo by Mikey Smith) With numerous festival selections, a handful of awards, and an NPR interview under his belt, Sebastian Soler is already an artist’s artist. Fresh out of Kennesaw State University, this filmmaker uses a miniature medium to tell larger-than-life tales—and he’s about to be the