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

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

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 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 singer/songwriter's widespread acclaim continues in Atlanta Daffo performing live at The Masquerade (Altar) (Photo by Magali Rivera) Daffo is the alternative, introspective brainchild of Gabi Gamberg. Though the singer-songwriter is only 21 years old, they have a long list of accomplishments already behind them. They opened up for some big names last year including Wednesday and Blondshell, and constantly get comparisons drawn between them and Adrianne Lenker of Big Thie

The "Critter Country" songstress shares the story behind her new EP Americana artist Meels talks with Art Seen ATL (Photo by Jim Hughes) Folk, Americana, and country are sewn together by a beautiful thread: storytelling. These genres are often recognized for their ability to communicate deep truths underneath creative allegories, parables, and fables. Fresh off the release of her Across the Raccoon Strait EP , Meels brings a little bit of twang, a handful of metaphors, and a

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