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Alternative & Indie Music in Atlanta

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About the Atlanta Alternative & Indie Scene

Atlanta’s alternative and indie music scene has long thrived on originality, experimentation, and a DIY spirit. From gritty venues in East Atlanta to eclectic lineups at local festivals, the city offers a steady stream of independent bands, touring acts, and underground showcases. Whether you're into post-punk, dream pop, garage rock, or genre-defying hybrids, Atlanta’s stages and backrooms are constantly spotlighting new voices. Use this guide to explore upcoming concerts, discover homegrown talent, and dive deeper into one of Atlanta’s most vibrant music communities.

Critic’s Picks for Upcoming Shows

See our list of all concert picks or the full list of CL critic's recommendations

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12/12/2025 8:00 PM
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CRITIC'S PICK:
Fri. Dec. 12
Lera Lynn, Vinyl - You won't find many reviews of Americana...

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Upcoming Alternative & Indie Concerts

See the full concert and live music listings on our Alterrnative Music Events Calendar

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Alternative & Indie Bands from Atlanta

For the full Atlanta directory, see the band and musician directory.

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Michelle Malone

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Omni

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Fox Wound

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Brandon Sanders

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Summersick

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Club Danger

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Alli Cat

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Choachi

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Mallbangs

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White Star

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Psaltery

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Yearn

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Hot Wives

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Meghan Dowlen

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Strumbrush

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Lucid Luc

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Venues Known for Alternative & Indie Music

For our full music venue directory see our list of music venues

529 Magnum

529 Bar

In the central East Atlanta spot formerly occupied by retro soul bar the Village, you'll find 529 — a tiny, smoky space that oozes cool. Despite being...
—See Venue and Events
Drunken Unicorn Magnum

Drunken Unicorn

The literally underground club features plenty of figuratively underground punk, electro, and hip-hop acts. Although connected to MJQ Concourse, it ha...
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Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

Since its inception in 1998, Eyedrum has been a diverse venue for creative arts and music programming. For years it was ground zero for Atlanta's unde...
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Smith's Outdoor Shot

Smith's Olde Bar

Floor to ceiling renovations! With live music from the likes of Zack Brown, Butch Walker, Blackberry Smoke, and John Mayer plus past performances from...
—See Venue and Events
The Earl

The EARL

East Atlanta staple for local and up-and-coming rock bands, as well as nationally established indie acts, and grub for the hipster-PBR set.
—See Venue and Events
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The Loft

One of three music venues at the Center Stage Theater. The Loft is located on the second floor. It offers full bar service and a view of the Midtown s...
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The Masquerade

Tucked away in the Kenny's Alley section of Underground Atlanta, the Masquerade is Downtown Atlanta’s most revered music venue. Over the last 30 years...
—See Venue and Events
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Vinyl

One of three music venues that make up Center Stage Theater that opened in 2003. Offers an intimate setting with 300 capacity and billiards.
—See Venue and Events

CL Alt & Indie Features

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G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE: Ten questions, more or less, with Garrett Dutton

02/05/2024 9:57 AM
Genre-blending artist to perform two shows in Atlanta
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UPCHUCK: Escape by any means

11/05/2021 12:11 PM
Unless ‘Hamilton’ is more your thing
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Red Hot Chili Peppers to play Atlanta

10/07/2021 11:03 AM
Their 2022 global stadium tour brings RHCP to Truist Park; early tickets buy on sale Oct. 8, 'general public' tix available Oct. 15
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NEW ATLANTA MUSIC: Wieuca release 'Llycra'

09/24/2021 10:00 AM
Local foursome release precurser to upcoming LP set for October
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NEW ATLANTA MUSIC: 'Inside' released by Cement Scabies

09/07/2021 4:24 PM
Kendall Keeling's latest project with Laurie Segars Morrison
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NEW ATLANTA MUSIC: Rare Birds release 'Wire' today

10/23/2020 3:01 PM
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Explore More Atlanta Music Genres

See our list of all atlanta music genres for the comprehensive list of our coverage. Here's some links for other genres you might like to check out.

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Explore Atlanta’s alternative and indie music scene—from underground shows to genre-bending local bands, this guide highlights the venues, artists, an...
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Blues Music In Atlanta

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Best Classical Music In Atlanta

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Atlanta Country Music

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Check out the DJs, venues, and festivals fueling Atlanta’s electronic music landscape, with updated show listings and previews.
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Gospel Music Atlanta

Browse upcoming performances, local gospel talent, and features highlighting the spiritual and musical roots of gospel in Atlanta.
—See Event

Atlanta Hip Hop

Explore key hip-hop venues, artist bios, concert picks, and critic coverage of Atlanta’s most defining music genre.
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Jazz Music Atlanta

See what’s on stage at local jazz clubs, browse artist features, and catch our critic’s picks for upcoming jazz events.
—See Scene Page

Metal Music Atlanta

Get the latest on Atlanta’s metal shows, featured artists, and the venues known for hosting heavy and underground acts.
—See Scene Page

Punk Music In Atlanta

Find out where punk is alive in Atlanta, with concert picks, band spotlights, and articles covering the city’s DIY punk community.
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