Music Features
Nikki & the Phantom Callers’ psychedelic Americana Article
Saturday August 4, 2018 05:00 am EDT
‘What the Daughter Does, the Mother Did’ carries listeners to simpler, complicated times
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Black Milk: Politics, music, and evolution Article
Monday July 23, 2018 02:02 am EDT
The Detroit rapper explores new terrain with ‘Fever’
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Rob Mallard, Gold Sparkle Band co-founder, 1967-2018 Article
Thursday July 19, 2018 02:09 pm EDT
The sax player was an ambassador for Atlanta's creative music scene
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Local music and other Irrelevant things Article
Thursday July 19, 2018 06:15 am EDT
Kyle Swick’s annual music fest places Atlanta D.I.Y. in a larger context
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Animal Collective breathes new life into ‘Sung Tongs’ Article
Monday July 16, 2018 05:00 am EDT
Avey Tare and Panda Bear embrace simplicity and nostalgia
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ATLANTA UNTRAPPED: 6lack, Chris Brown, and Collateral Damage Article
Thursday July 12, 2018 12:01 am EDT
Chris Brown’s Heartbreak On A Full Moon Tour and the consequences of protesting controversial artists
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Misanthropic Aggression rising Article
Friday July 6, 2018 06:00 pm EDT
The latest from former Spewtilator drummer Jake Benedict is Atlanta black metal and crust punk’s saving grace
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FIRST LISTEN: Lunar Vacation’s ‘Artificial Flavors’ EP Article
Friday July 6, 2018 04:20 pm EDT
The rising indie rock quintet dives head-first into ‘pool rock’
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Snail Mail discovers love and loss Article
Friday July 6, 2018 02:15 pm EDT
With 'Lush' Lindsey Jordan embraces change on the road
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LeCrae and Zaytoven bring religion to the trap Article
Friday June 29, 2018 12:01 pm EDT
‘Let the Trap Say Amen’ flips tropes with tales of redemption
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Suede Cassidy sings with soulful melancholia Article
Monday June 25, 2018 11:27 am EDT
'Many Names' provides new-wave Lovecraftian R&B
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T. Mason offers personal perspective Article
Monday June 25, 2018 10:33 am EDT
'The T. Mason EP' combines old-school flow with millennial rhymes with caption-worthy punchlines
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Rose Hotel evolves Article
Friday June 22, 2018 05:00 am EDT
'Honestly, One Thing - Reimagined' administers a full sound while remaining soaked in ’70s soft rock
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Carly Gibson's multifaceted dynamic Article
Friday June 22, 2018 05:00 am EDT
Amid several projects, Gibson’s solo work is an ethereal escape into R&B and blues music roots
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HIGH FREQUENCIES: The train keeps a-rollin’ Article
Friday June 15, 2018 01:55 pm EDT
The Yardbirds bring their hits to town
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Goldyard grows up Article
Friday June 15, 2018 11:56 am EDT
MCs A.T. and In-Doe reflect on loss, change, and family
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Shepherds: Capturing a moment Article
Thursday June 14, 2018 04:06 pm EDT
Forthcoming LP 'Insignificant Whip' gives a nod to modern American fear and anxiety
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Moloq is reborn Article
Friday June 8, 2018 10:55 pm EDT
Jake Aron and Paul Stevens combine forces as a bombastic twosome
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Besides Daniel embraces suburban life Article
Friday June 8, 2018 10:47 pm EDT
Despite living far from the city, 'TEEMING' provides melody-rich songwriting
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Jaye Newton's rhythmic rap Article
Friday June 8, 2018 11:48 am EDT
Newton’s music emphasizes individuality
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Andrea Colburn and Mud Moseley increase focus Article
Friday June 8, 2018 11:11 am EDT
'Easy, Sleazy, and Greasy' blends classic honky-tonk and rockabilly song structures
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Chelsea Shag returns to her roots Article
Thursday June 7, 2018 11:59 am EDT
‘Satellites’ deluxe reaches new heights of acoustic soul
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ATLANTA UNTRAPPED: As companies distance themselves from R. Kelly, fans remain loyal Article
Tuesday May 29, 2018 05:00 am EDT
The disgraced rapper’s streaming numbers are no incentive to #MuteRKelly
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Blackberry Smoke shines Article
Monday April 9, 2018 05:00 am EDT
‘Find A Light’ diversifies Southern rock revivalism
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Antarcticats surfs deeper waters Article
Thursday April 5, 2018 05:00 am EDT
I Know You Are, But What Am I?
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Little Tybee’s self-made success Article
Friday March 9, 2018 01:06 pm EST
The group continues to lead the indie D.I.Y market
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Go global, stay local Article
Tuesday March 6, 2018 11:51 am EST
Tal National celebrates the Nigerien sound
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Henry Rollins' travel slideshow comes to Variety Playhouse Jan. 7 Article
Tuesday January 2, 2018 03:54 pm EST
The punk renaissance man tells the stories behind his photos from traveling around the world
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Scene Diagnostics: A conversation with Jeremiah Christopher Article
Thursday December 28, 2017 06:09 pm EST
Suede Cassidy singer and Mammal Gallery's Open Mic host talks bridging Atlanta's genre gaps
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Henry Owings Article
Wednesday December 13, 2017 05:43 pm EST
Chunklet founder's 'Micro-Impressions' 7-inch breaks comedy rules
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Doug DeLoach's new music top 5 Article
Tuesday December 5, 2017 05:29 pm EST
Flap, Bill Pritchard, and more 2017 standouts to hear now
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Atlanta's best albums of 2017: Numbers 10-1 Article
Thursday November 30, 2017 09:07 pm EST
Omni, Cloak, Mattiel, 21 Savage, Mastodon and more top picks from CL's year end music list
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PREMIERE: Delorean Gray reveals 'Chrome Bikini' Article
Thursday November 30, 2017 06:01 pm EST
Ex-Fake Flowers mastermind undergoes a Ziggy Stardust-style transformation
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2 Chainz Recreates 'Pink Trap House' Article
Tuesday November 28, 2017 06:30 pm EST
New location, same trap house charm
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20 years of Railroad Earth Article
Friday November 17, 2017 04:41 pm EST
Atlanta collective marks two decades of creativity with art, music, performances, and molten iron revelry
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2 Chainz to hang with the lax bros Article
Thursday November 16, 2017 05:05 pm EST
The Atlanta rapper plans to perform at the Georgia Swarm's home opener
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Cynthia Connolly reflects on a life in punk Article
Wednesday November 15, 2017 04:32 pm EST
The lauded photographer and curator talks Dischord Records, the '80s, and revisiting 'Banned In D.C.'
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What I'm listening to this week Article
Monday October 30, 2017 07:43 pm EDT
Goblin, Uniform, Legendary Pink Dots, Ashley Fure, and more sounds for the Halloween ambience
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Buy, sell, trade at the 529 Record Swap Article
Sunday October 29, 2017 03:11 pm EDT
Local crate diggers, record labels, collectors, et al convene for a Sunday night music exchange
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Nonsense ATL Psycho Circus 2 takes over the Basement Oct. 20 Article
Wednesday October 18, 2017 05:43 pm EDT
Creepy clowns, indie-pop dancing, and mayhem take over the East Atlanta nightlife haunt
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R.I.P. Bob Glassley of the Cheifs Article
Wednesday October 18, 2017 04:04 pm EDT
Co-founder of seminal punk, hardcore outfit was 58 years old
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Solange amazes Afropunk Atlanta Article
Tuesday October 17, 2017 08:09 pm EDT
Shannon Barbour reflects on the festival's 2017 return
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Jack Tatum DJs Little Trouble Oct. 26 Article
Monday October 16, 2017 05:02 am EDT
The Wild Nothing songwriter crafts ambiance for the Blade Runner-chic restaurant's two-year anniversary
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The blended family hustle Article
Friday October 13, 2017 06:56 pm EDT
With T.I. at the helm, Hustle Gang captures a familial vibe with 'We Want Smoke'
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Slim Chance's record and CD fundraiser is all about the community Article
Tuesday October 10, 2017 11:35 pm EDT
Feed your vinyl addiction for a couple of good causes
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Anime Weekend Atlanta brings Japanese music to the South Article
Wednesday September 27, 2017 04:48 pm EDT
Daoko, Hitoshi Sakamoto, Hanafugetsu and more Japanese hip-hop, folk, and EDM acts play the Southeast's largest anime convention
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The Razor Boys unearthed Article
Friday September 22, 2017 05:36 am EDT
Ronnie Razor sheds light on Atlanta's storied glam-punk legend
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Catching up with Eyedrum Article
Thursday September 21, 2017 09:11 pm EDT
The South Downtown arts lab houses avant-garde spirit
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Victor Mariachi is back 'With A Vengeance' Article
Monday September 18, 2017 09:17 pm EDT
The second single from 'Weapons Of Our Ancestors' promises a dark and confrontational debut album
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'Medium' opens a doorway to the other side Article
Saturday September 16, 2017 02:46 pm EDT
Ghostly exhibit explores the means by which the living communicate with the dead
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