The comedic singer/songwriter continues to take his performances to the next level in Alpharetta "Weird Al" Yankovic performing at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta (Photo by Mikey Smith) It’s been over a decade since I first saw “Weird Al” Yankovic in concert. Sitting down in Jacksonville’s Florida Theatre for the opening leg of The Mandatory World Tour, I was stunned by Yankovic’s high-energy, constantly-entertaining, absurdist masterpiece of a live show. It was unlike

The free festival celebrates its 49th year in between the raindrops at Piedmont Park Black Thought of The Roots (left), Esperanza Spalding (center), and Kamasi Washington (right) at the 49th Atlanta Jazz Festival (Photo by Mikey Smith) As we inch closer towards the second half of the year, Atlanta begins its extremely active festival season. Piedmont Park has recently become the home for our rock-oriented fest Shaky Knees, the rap, R&B, and soul-based OneMusicFest, and the no

The influential indie artist captivated ATL fans from start to finish Mac DeMarco performing at The Eastern in ATL (Photo by Mikey Smith) Fans from all over Atlanta packed into The Eastern last week for a sold-out show with one of music’s most beloved voices and creatives: Mac DeMarco. What they got was a stripped down but wildly entertaining set complete with his signature instrumentals, charmingly strange personality, and a dash of energy in just the right places. Mac DeMar

The pop singer/producer goes stateside for a well-deserved victory lap PinkPantheress in Atlanta at Coca-Cola Roxy (Photo by Fabian Fernandez) The modern pop world is a difficult game to win. With the rise of viral TikTok cravings and style-over-substance brands that plague the industry, it’s hard to find artistry that feels authentic (and when it does, these artists are often criticized for “trying too hard.”) For years, Victoria “Vicky” Walker, professionally known as PinkP

The pop-rap superstar spins tracks from BEFORE I FORGET on his latest tour The Kid LAROI performing live in Atlanta (Photo by Mikey Smith) Stopping through Atlanta on his A Perfect World Tour, The Kid LAROI had Coca-Cola Roxy singing through his catchy yet honest pop-rap catalog for the whole night. With immersive stage-production and camera-work, fans were able to step into LAROI’s world and feel his latest release on a deeper level. The Kid LAROI at Coca-Cola Roxy (Photo by

The alternative R&B artist invites a sold-out ATL crowd to his apartment Jordan Ward at The Loft @ Center Stage (Photo by Mikey Smith) This month, Jordan Ward hit The Loft @ Center Stage in ATL for a sold-out tour stop on his Apartment Tour. With a performance that radiated hangout vibes from the mix of live instrumental jams and DJ tracks, Ward’s journey into his 2026 record, BACKWARD , fed fans with a laid-back night of music. Here are 3 takeaways from my time at The Lof

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

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 bro

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 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

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 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

Leif Vollebekk in Atlanta (Photo by Mikey Smith) When it comes to singer/songwriters throughout the last 15 years of folk, Leif Vollebekk acts as one of “your favorite artist’s favorite artists." A Newport Folk Fest veteran and Juno Award nominee, Vollebekk took his Revelation Tour to The Loft @ Center Stage in Atlanta. In his time there, Leif gave an energetic performance, proving his skills as a showman. Leif Vollebekk performing his newest release, Revelation , in ATL (Ph

The underground legends strengthen their influence while sticking to their roots They Are Gutting a Body of Water in Atlanta (Photo by Mikey Smith) Last week, Philadelphia shoegaze stars They Are Gutting a Body of Water (TAGABOW) sold out The Masquerade’s Purgatory stage in Atlanta. Playing cuts of their latest record, LOTTO , the band highlighted DIY aesthetics and underground attributes on their biggest headlining tour to date. Stab opening for TAGABOW in ATL (Photo by Mi

The Tennessee singer turns stories into songs at his beautiful live show Hunter Metts playing The Loft @ Center Stage (Photo by Mikey Smith) A rising star in the indie Americana scene, Hunter Metts , gave a stellar performance on Tuesday night in Atlanta at The Loft @ Center Stage . Through his personal songwriting and charismatic storytelling, Metts proves himself as a force to be reckoned with in the modern music scene. Hunter Metts in Atlanta (Photo by Mikey Smith) Playing

Two electronic music titans take their legendary co-headlining tour to Atlanta Justice performing at State Farm Arena (Photo by Mikey Smith) KAYTRANADA in Atlanta (Photo by Mikey Smith) Electronic legends KAYTRANADA and Justice brought their North American co-headlining tour to Atlanta’s State Farm Arena last Wednesday. The two acts turned the iconic sports arena into a massive dance party from heaven, much to the delight of our city’s fanbases. Sam Gellaitry's opening set in

The band embraces a unique artistic vision on their Fall 2025 tour The Mars Volta playing their newest album in Atlanta (Photo by Mikey Smith) Experimental rock outfit The Mars Volta performed their latest record Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos del Vacio ( Filthy Lucre; The Eyes of the Void ) front-to-back this week at ATL’s Coca-Cola Roxy . The sprawling, jazz-inspired album enthralls and challenges fans especially in the group’s live experience. Performance art group Feliz y Dada i

Power-pop with a packed crowd create a perfect Halloween performance The Beths playing a Halloween show in Atlanta (Photo by Mikey Smith) Hailing from New Zealand, The Beths celebrated spooky season in style at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta. Touring their newest project, Straight Line Was a Lie , the indie rock band gave fans old and young an electric Halloween performance. Lead vocalist of Phoebe Rings, Crystal Choi (Photo by Mikey Smith) Opening act and fellow New Zealand g