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 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

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

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

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 rock troupe returns with a new lineup for an intimate yet powerful evening in Atlanta Band of Skulls performing in Atlanta (Photo by Joe Chiarella) Band of Skulls made their return to Atlanta last Monday night, marking their first headlining show here since 2016. Immediately upon entering The EARL , it was clear I was surrounded by Band of Skulls' most dedicated fans, sporting tour shirts and sharing stories of seeing them at Music Midtown or opening for Jet this summer.

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

The pop-punk trio takes their Prowler Tour to ATL Waterparks brings their newest tour to The Eastern (Photo by Noah De Los Rios) The Texas-Born boy band Waterparks took the stage in Atlanta this past week and impressed the crowd! With air cannons, jumping on speakers, and tons of (safe!) crowd-surfing, you truly need to experience this tour live.    Waterparks' lead singer Awsten Knight (Photo by Noah De Los Rios) On November 12th, Waterparks took their Prowler Tour to the Ea

The Eastern goes Emo with one of the genre's newest stars Jhariah opening for Waterparks in Atlanta (Photo by Noah De Los Rios) If you’re a fan of Waterparks, you’ve got to check out their opener, Jhariah ! Their music is known for being genre-defying, often blending elements of dance, punk, emo, hardcore, hip-hop and more! The artist often describes themselves as “No Genre, All Drama.”  Jhariah began exploring music young. Their first track “Electrolyte” was a 20-second elec

The LA alternative folk collective bends genres and jams for fans Dutch Interior performing at ATL's The EARL (Photo by Magali Rivera) Dutch Interior are a band that describe their music as “freak Americana.” I’m not sure I would have ever expected those descriptors to be paired together, but I also feel there is no better way to explain the Los Angeles-based group’s sound. Every song of theirs brings a new flavor to their discography, as each of the six members of the band

One of alt-rap's most exciting acts bring their authentic style to Atlanta Alternative hip-hop act WHATMORE in ATL (Photo by Nancy Gutierrez) This past week, The Masquerade saw the up-and-coming WHATMORE open for Laundry Day. Comprised of Cisco Swank, Elijah Judah, Seb, Jackson August, and Yoshi T, the boys and their sound are reminiscent of something like the now disbanded supergroup BROCKHAMPTON .  WHATMORE at the legendary Masquerade in Atlanta (Photo by Nancy Gutierrez)

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 electropop mastermind bares it all at the Ultrasound World Tour Lorde performing live at Gas South Arena in Duluth (Photo by Mikey Smith) Lorde is no stranger to reinventing herself. Aotearoa’s art pop phenom released her debut album Pure Heroine at a ripe 16 years old and practically became an overnight sensation. Though her days as a teen idol are behind her, her latest project Virgin and the accompanying Ultrasound World Tour proved that Lorde remains a master of the

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