Local Features
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Fleeting by Design : Irreversible
Ten years is a long time to not say anything. But Atlanta’s Irreversible is back with two tracks, forty minutes, with no reintroduction necessary. Ahead of their record release show, the band reflects on the years in between, building Vessel from a distance, and what it means to return.
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Yard Work : The Sound of Leafblower
Rooted in community, connection, and the physical intensity of a live room pushed to its limits, Leafblower is building something tangible. As Atlanta continues to evolve around them, the band’s “yard work” philosophy captures both the weight of what’s being lost and the urgency of holding onto what made it matter in the first place.
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The Evolution of Menu — From Bedroom Synth Pop to a Louder Guitar-Driven Future
Over more than a decade, Menu has quietly evolved from bedroom recordings into a cohesive, guitar-driven band. On Meridian, that growth comes into focus — not as a reinvention, but as the natural result of five musicians mastering how to create together.
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Spiritless : Between Songs and Silence
With a growing local following and a focus on “winning at home,” Spiritless is refining its identity through heavier, emotionally driven material while preparing for upcoming releases, shows, and a new EP.
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No Safety Net: Inside Parachutes’ Atlanta Ascent
Meet Parachutes an Atlanta garage rock band whose raw, riot grrrl–inspired sound and rapid rise is driven by live performances, community support, and a commitment to embracing imperfection over polish.
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Tombstone : The World Outside
Tombstone embodies Atlanta’s hardcore ethos through raw, honest music and a deeply rooted DIY community, channeling real-life experiences into their evolving sound while continuing to build momentum with their latest EP The World Outside.
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Ferg Berserk : Rage & The Sound of Breaking The Cycle
Ferg Berserk is emerging from Atlanta’s underground as a powerful trap-metal voice, channeling grief, rage, and self-growth into a raw, genre-blending sound fueled by DIY ethos and relentless creative evolution.
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MUELAS: Bilingual Fury, Genre-Bending Riffs, and Atlanta Momentum
MUELAS is quickly emerging in Atlanta’s scene with an explosive, genre-defying sound rooted in bilingual expression, DIY ethos, and a fiercely collaborative energy that turns chaos into something intentional and deeply resonant.
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“Big Dog, Biggest Dog”: Inside the Spirited World of Kyle Lewis Is A Boring Name
Kyle Lewis Is A Boring Name blends theatrical humor, genre-hopping ambition, and thoughtful musicianship to create a wildly unpredictable sound that reflects both playful chaos and deeply intentional artistry.
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Stay Here : Keeping It Real In A City On The Rise
Stay Here is carving out their place in Atlanta’s DIY scene through raw authenticity, collaborative songwriting, and a grassroots, community-first approach that prioritizes real connection over trends and hype.
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THE BACKLINE : ASHTHRONE BOOKING
Ashthrone Booking founder Ana Wagner talks the realities of booking local shows, supporting touring bands, and navigating Atlanta’s ever-changing music scene.