Alternative & Indie Music in Atlanta

About the Atlanta Alternative & Indie Scene
Critic’s Picks for Upcoming Shows
Upcoming Alternative & Indie Concerts
Alternative & Indie Bands from Atlanta
Venues Known for Alternative & Indie Music
CL Alt & Indie Features
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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

An Evening With David Byrne - Who is the Sky Tour

12/02/2025 8:00 PM

Fox Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Tues., Dec. 2
David Byrne, The Fox Theatre - Mr. Talking Head returns after an...

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An Evening With David Byrne - Who is the Sky Tour

12/03/2025 8:00 PM

Fox Theatre

CRITIC'S PICK:
Wed., Dec. 3
David Byrne, The Fox Theatre - Mr. Talking Head returns after an...

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Lera Lynn

12/12/2025 8:00 PM

Vinyl

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

NYE Eve with Villareal, Better Yet, and Lady El...

12/30/2025 8:00 PM

Smith's Olde Bar

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Alternative & Indie Bands from Atlanta

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

Lunar Vacation

A Young and Dreamy Pool Rock band. Lunar Vacation takes listeners on a calming trip through time and space. The young quintet spins a lackadaisical it...

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Fuiste

Fuiste's instrumental music is fast-paced and proficient. The band loves complex riffs and rhythms that will mystify some and bewilder others.

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Twin Studies

If beautiful vocals and trancelike instrumentals to the tune of a shoegaze haze are your thing, Twin Studies is for you.

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New Madrid

New Madrid has mastered the ability to put out a large yield of music of the same genre without repeating itself or sounding derivative. The Athens gr...

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Tiger! Tiger!

Tiger! Tiger! plays confidant, sage-like garage rock that instills a healthy amount of fear into your heart. This show is the LP release party for the...

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Michelle Malone

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Zale

Zale is classic rock n’ roll with a modern twist. The five-piece exudes raw energy that’s best when experienced live.

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RockATeens

The Rock*A*Teens are a long-standing bastion of the old school Cabbagetown sound. Crafting a dreary-happy atmosphere that aligns the group with the sp...

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FLAP

FLAP have been around since ?89, wowing audiences with a wide-eyed blend of country, punk, jazz, and psychedelia. Keep your fingers crossed for them t...

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Omni

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Gringo Star

Gringo Star, an Atlanta-based indie rock group that has released four albums and toured internationally. Over the last decade, Gringo Star have carved...

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Alex Hassell

Atlanta, GA based session musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Graduated from Georgia State University School of Music w...

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Blood on the Harp

Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Blood On the Harp bills themselves as simply Songs about Death. This macabre musical outfit creates a sound that harkens to ...

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PREACHERVAN (The Georgia Flood)

(RIGHT NOW), three and a half years before the end of the world, rushing in atop a giant (EXPLICIT ADJECTIVE) tornado, the (PREACHERVAN) have arrived,...

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Klark Sound

Klark Sound is a six-piece high energy folk prog band based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2018, Klark Hamilton's project Stranger Sounding changed to Klark ...

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Monsoon

Monsoon is a three-piece indie rock band from Athens, Georgia who weave together unorthodox styles to create music that dips between the conscious and...

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Venues Known for Alternative & Indie Music

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

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...

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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 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...

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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.

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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...

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