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Atlanta Music Archives
The Atlanta Music Archives offer a look back at five decades of concerts, artists, venues, and scene coverage as published in Creative Loafing. From early punk shows and jazz nights to the rise of Southern hip-hop, these archives trace the evolution of Atlanta’s sound — and the culture around it.
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Music Features Archives
Artists We Covered Back in the Day
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter known for her sharp, literate lyrics and melancholic themes. Emerging in the '80s as the frontwoman...
Bedhead
Active from 1991 to 1998, Bedhead was a Dallas-based indie rock band known for its understated, emotionally resonant sound built on layered guitars an...
Blue Floyd
Blue Floyd was a blues-rock tribute project that reimagined Pink Floyd’s catalog through the lens of classic American blues. Featuring members like Ma...
Brian Setzer Orchestra
Formed in 1992 by former Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer, The Brian Setzer Orchestra fuses rockabilly with swing, big band, and jump blues. The band ...
DQE
Formed in 1986 in Atlanta, DQE (originally Dairy Queen Empire) was founded by singer-songwriter Grace Braun, photographer Chris Verene, and drummer Za...
Daler Mehndi
Daler Mehndi is a pioneering Indian singer and performer credited with popularizing Bhangra and Indian pop music on a global scale. Known for his vibr...
Looking Back: Album Reviews Through the Decades
Historic Atlanta Music Venues
Atlanta Music Archives | Artist Coverage, Reviews & Historic Shows