There are music festivals that happen in a city, and then there are festivals that gradually become part of a city’s identity. Shaky Knees has managed the latter. From September 18–20, the festival returned for its 13th edition, and its second year in Piedmont Park, bringing more than 60 acts to four stages beneath Atlanta’s stubborn late-summer sun.
This 2025 tour — with only Jenner remaining from that classic core — is in many ways a reimagining. He is carrying forward the name, the memory, and certain signature songs, but in a leaner, more vulnerable formation.
Garbage delivered not a simple greatest‐hits show, but a richly textured, emotionally charged testament to their artistry. The evening illuminated what has always set them apart: the ability to merge melody with menace, electronics with rawness, spectacle with sincerity.
With a shared purpose and a deep sense of gratitude, these two seminal bands delivered a performance that transcended borders, reminding us all that great music not only survives the passage of time — it thrives in it.
Blondshell seems poised for a long and singular career. If You Asked For A Picture has garnered critical acclaim for its rich poetic textures and psychological nuance, proof that her songwriting continues to deepen with time.
Amyl and The Sniffers proved once again that punk isn't dead — it just needed an Aussie accent and a whole lot of attitude. Their Atlanta show was a riot in the best way possible.
To understand what sets Coheed and Cambria apart is to understand their refusal to compartmentalize their art. They do not merely play songs — they build galaxies.
Fontaines D.C.'s performance proved more than a concert; it was a celebration of their artistic evolution and a reaffirmation of their place in the annals of contemporary rock music.
Atlanta’s Tabernacle, a venue steeped in history and imbued with a gothic grandeur, proved an impeccable setting for Japanese Breakfast and their recent performance of their "Melancholy Tour." Nestled in the heart of downtown, this former church has become a haven for artists seeking an atmosphere both majestic and intimate.
Set along the breathtaking Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee, the RiverBeat Music Festival promises to be a landmark event for 2025 and beyond. Held from May 2–4 at the newly revamped Tom Lee Park, the festival invites music lovers to experience Memphis in a unique and dynamic way.
