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) NYC-based shoegaze pop band Hotline TNT brought their gorgeously fuzzy sound to Altar at The Masquerade this past Tuesday. This was my first time at the relatively new, 250-cap Altar stage, and it was precisely the way I hoped to christen the place. With jangly guitars and rich vocals, Hotline TNT’s return to Atlanta delive

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) Bo Staloch played Center Stage’s Vinyl on September 30th, 2025, delivering a performance that perfectly captured his unique blend of Americana, Country, and Folk with a touch of Pop. His set was heartfelt and engaging, but the highlight of the night was his stunning cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain.” The energy in the room shifted instant

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 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) On September 14th, Joelton Mayfield , made it to the 12th stop on a coast-to-coast tour set to last for 20 dates. Upon arriving in Atlanta, he played the legendary Music Room at Smith’s Olde Bar that’s seen performances from acts like John Mayer, Janelle Monae, and even David Bowie. After getting the opportunity to see their

Folds takes the stage with the ASO, telling fans to “express like there’s no tomorrow” Ben Folds performing live with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Photo by Mikey Smith) Some folks have Dave Matthews Band. Others have The Grateful Dead. I have Ben Folds . My earliest exposure to Ben Folds was similar to that of many other Gen Z’ers: his soundtrack for DreamWorks’ Over the Hedge went platinum on my grade-school radio. But as I’ve grown older, his larger catalog has completel

The global sensation continues her exponential rise to fame in Atlanta Tate McRae performing to a sold-out audience at State Farm Arena (Photo by Noah De Los Rios) Tate McRae delivered a sold-out performance at State Farm Arena this month, and it was one of those rare nights that words can never quite capture fully. You simply had to be there to feel the atmosphere. On Tuesday, September 9th, more than 17,000 fans filled the arena, dressed in sparkling, colorful outfits, si

Co-headlining their newest tour, the punk-rock superstars turned fans into fellow friends with a fun-filled concert of chaos PUP and Jeff Rosenstock together on stage at The Eastern (Photo by Mikey Smith) After Atlanta’s busiest rock weekend, modern-day punk legends PUP and Jeff Rosenstock threw our city an unofficial festival afterparty at The Eastern . With moments both silly and tender, the co-headliners made this night one for the ages. PUP frontman Stefan Babcock and Je

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

Hosted by artist, Alejandra Gonzalez Diaz, Seguimos AquÍ is not only a sincere and thoughtful, but offers an immersive lens through which attendees are invited to learn of the depth found in Puerto Rican cultural history; diving into both the good and the bad. Through the rest of September–and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month—the exhibit will be open for guests to walk through a curated art event that features visual installations, live music, live painters, and evocative

Touring their 26th album, MAD! the beloved duo serves as a reminder that there's nothing cooler than being "weird." Sparks ask ATL fans "So May We Start" (Photo by Mikey Smith) When watching legacy acts live in concert, there tends to be an unspoken rule amongst fans to remind themselves that their favorite bands are no longer in their prime. Concertgoers definitely love to finally hear their life-long favorites live or see bands for the umpteenth time on tour, but if you ga

Men I Trust performing live at Coca-Cola Roxy (Photo by Magali Rivera) This time last week, Canadian indie dream-pop band Men I Trust graced an Atlanta stage once more, and at the Coca-Cola Roxy no less. The band’s last performance in the city was at Shaky Knees in May 2024, which was also my live introduction to them. The set was dream-like and rain-filled, completely enhancing the experience and not detracting from it in the slightest. With two new albums released since th

9Million at ATL's The Eastern on August 29th (Photo by Mikey Smith) Bringing Toronto shoegaze to Atlanta, 9Million played a killer set opening for Ethel Cain for her second night at The Eastern. The seven stars of the band came fully-prepared, playing cuts off their new self-titled album . Sonically, 9million leans more towards to melodic side of shoegaze. Within the hazy riffs and hypnotic vocals, each member of the band brings their own unique layer to the live show. The

Hiatus Kaiyote playing one of ATL's favorites, The Eastern (photo by Mikey Smith) With jazzy melodies and hypnotic vocals, Hiatus Kaiyote serenaded Atlanta on a beautiful Saturday evening at The Eastern. Lead singer of the band, Nai Palm, delivered an energetic and engaging performance for the thousands in attendance. Her vocals ranged from smooth and soulful to commanding and captivating. Certain moments of the show even saw her play funky guitar riffs which complemented h

On Wednesday, August 20, Atlanta’s Vinyl @ Center Stage was proud to welcome Connecticut-born singer-songwriter Jake Minch . Since his last stop in Atlanta, Minch has grown not only as a musician but as a performer. With a new guitar and an even newer album, he delivered songs that revealed as much about himself as they did about his craft. His lyrics carried weight, and his stage presence reflected the confidence of an artist steadily finding his voice. It’s always a good si

Art Seen ATL is proud to partner again with Reel Friends to document their latest Reel Talk event at the historic Tara Theatre in Atlanta. Reel Talk invites movie fans of ATL to check out shorts from local artists and hear their own live commentary on the films presented in reel time (pun totally intended). August's Reel Talk lineup (photo by Mikey Smith) At this Reel Talk event, the shorts screened were: TikTok Challenged (dir. Ivan Rome) Black Girl Day Off (dir. Nina Lee)

With catchy guitar hooks and infectious energy, Friko managed to capture a sold-out crowd at the Roxy within seconds. Opening for some of the most legendary rock and indie acts of all time, they're carrying the torch of not only elements of the sound that came before them but also incorporating a new sound that is one everyone needs to hear. Big thanks to Friko and their team for letting us cover this show! A fantastic night and a wonderful kick-off to this leg of their lates

We caught a fantastic screening of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie from Atlanta's very own Reel Friends at the historic Plaza Atlanta ! Reel Friends once again united ATL film fans of all ages with their engaging presence, connection with filmgoers, and live music experience. Here are some of the highlights from their unforgettable pre-show. Thanks again to Reel Friends for letting us cover this screening and make sure to catch one of their upcoming events!