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REVIEW: KAYTRANADA + Justice with Sam Gellaitry: Live at State Farm Arena - ATL
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

Mikey Smith
Nov 16, 2025


RECAP: Reel Talk - November 11th: Live at the Tara Theatre - ATL
Check out some fantastic projects from local filmmakers! The filmmakers behind this month's Reel Talk programming (Photo by Mikey Smith) It’s that time again! Reel Talk is back and better than ever. The brainchild of ATL filmmaker/ Reel Friends founder Rocco Shapiro, Reel Talk is a monthly mixer where artists share projects they’re proud of, such as short films, music videos, commercials, and more. Films are screened once in full and then replayed on mute while the directo

Olivia Smith
Nov 14, 2025


REVIEW: Lorde: Live at Gas South Arena - Duluth
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

Olivia Smith
Nov 10, 2025


VIDEO: Faye Webster Invitational Recap
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

Nancy Gutierrez
Nov 9, 2025


REVIEW: The Mars Volta with Kianí Medina and Feliz y Dada: Live at Coca-Cola Roxy - ATL
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

Mikey Smith
Nov 5, 2025


REVIEW: Meghan Dowlen with True Blossom and Lashing: Live at The EARL - ATL
The Atlanta vocalist celebrates the release of her newest album, Dizzy Spell Meghan Dowlen being carried into her album release show (Photo by Joe Chiarella) As the audience watches her band take the stage, the lights dim, and a spotlight shines towards the back of the room. The audience jerks their heads around to see an illuminated Meghan Dowlen , carried through the crowd on the shoulders of two men in suits. It was clear that this was not just a concert, but a full-blown

Joe Chiarella
Nov 4, 2025


REVIEW: Halsey: Live at Coca-Cola Roxy - ATL
The global sensation takes Atlanta "Back to Badlands " Halsey performing at Coca-Cola Roxy (Photo by Noah De Los Rios) Halsey on the Back to Badlands Tour (Photo by Noah De Los Rios) Through the years, many artists (and fans) have concluded their tour and said, “I wish I could relive this journey again.” Many fans wish they could relive the tour from when they were first introduced to the artist, and for fans of Halsey , now they can! Halsey announced the Back to Badlands Tou

Noah De Los Rios
Nov 4, 2025


INTERVIEW: Enjambre - A Band for the Past, Present, and Future
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

Olivia Smith
Nov 3, 2025


REVIEW: The Beths with Phoebe Rings: Live at Variety Playhouse - ATL
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

Mikey Smith
Nov 2, 2025


REVIEW: Big Thief with Lomelda: Live at The Fox Theatre - ATL
The iconic 21st century indie group creates an expansive live show for the autumn season Indie-folk group Big Thief playing The Fox Theatre in Atlanta (Photo by Mikey Smith) Indie-folk legends Big Thief brought their Somersault Slide 360 Tour to Atlanta’s famous Fox Theatre on Thursday. The Brooklyn-based act serenaded the audience out of their seats with a mix of songs both old and new. Opener Lomelda performing on Thursday in ATL (Photo by Mikey Smith) Hannah Read (Lomelda)

Mikey Smith
Oct 31, 2025


REVIEW: Winter: Live at The Masquerade (Altar) - ATL
The angelic trio performs their latest 90s inspired album, Adult Romantix , in Atlanta Samira Winter, lead singer of Winter (Photo by Magali Rivera) Samira Winter came on stage to lead the rest of her band as a true cherub. Clad in a black silk dress, Docs, and custom white lace angel wings, the frontperson of Winter wasted no time sharing her infectious smile and energy with the crowd she performed to at The Masquerade’s Altar stage last week. The set was filled with crus

Magali Rivera
Oct 27, 2025


REVIEW: sombr: Live at The Tabernacle - ATL
The online superstar continues to connect with fans at his latest sold-out show Rising musician sombr brings his newest tour to ATL (Photo by Noah De Los Rios) Shane Michael Boone, born and raised in New York City, transforms into his stage persona sombr when he steps under the lights. In August 2025, he released his debut album I Barely Know Her, which racked up an impressive 17.6 million streams on its debut day, according to @SnapshotSpotify on X (formerly Twitter). som

Noah De Los Rios
Oct 21, 2025


REVIEW: Peel Dream Magazine: Live at The Masquerade (Altar) - ATL
The LA group returns to ATL to play their signature, nostalgia-filled sound Genre-bending LA group Peel Dream Magazine live in ATL (Photo by Magali Rivera) Joseph Stevens, frontperson and project lead of Peel Dream Magazine , began the band in New York back in 2018. With five albums of varying genres and moods under their belts, the group is now Los Angeles-based and constantly touring their new work. They opened for Friko at Smith’s Olde Bar this past February and returned

Magali Rivera
Oct 16, 2025


REVIEW: Hotline TNT with Toner: Live at The Masquerade (Altar) - ATL
The New York rockstars brought their A-game on their "Path of Totality" tour Hotline TNT performing at Masquerade's Altar stage (Photo by...

Magali Rivera
Oct 9, 2025


REVIEW: Bo Staloch: Live at Vinyl @ Center Stage - ATL
The online sensation brings his brand of Americana to Atlanta Bo Staloch performing at ATL's very own Vinyl (Photo by Noah De Los Rios)...

Noah De Los Rios
Oct 5, 2025


INTERVIEW: Mountaintops and Valleys with Tyler Lee Frush
The singer-songwriter discusses "Cosmic Country," faith, and staying grounded in the pursuit of art Ahead of his upcoming shows, Art Seen...

Mikey Smith
Sep 30, 2025


REVIEW: Joelton Mayfield: Live from Music Room at Smith's Olde Bar - ATL
The Nashville star proves he's paving the way for alt-country Joelton Mayfield bringing his Nashville alt-country jams to ATL (Photo by...

Nancy Gutierrez
Sep 29, 2025


REVIEW: Ben Folds with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Live at Atlanta Symphony Hall - ATL
Folds takes the stage with the ASO, telling fans to “express like there’s no tomorrow” Ben Folds performing live with the Atlanta...

Olivia Smith
Sep 29, 2025


REVIEW: Tate McRae: Live at State Farm Arena - ATL
The global sensation continues her exponential rise to fame in Atlanta Tate McRae performing to a sold-out audience at State Farm Arena...

Noah De Los Rios
Sep 25, 2025


REVIEW: PUP + Jeff Rosenstock with Ekko Astral - A CATACLYSMIC RAPTURE OF FRIENDSHIPNESS!!! Tour: Live at The Eastern - ATL
Co-headlining their newest tour, the punk-rock superstars turned fans into fellow friends with a fun-filled concert of chaos PUP and Jeff...

Mikey Smith
Sep 24, 2025
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