Each song was performed with an energy that bordered on catharsis, the crowd roaring in approval as Alexis and Derek pushed themselves to the limit.
Sleigh Bells – Live @ Terminal West
Rauw Alejandro – Live @ State Farm Arena
Rauw Alejandro has chosen to tell stories, merging sonic innovation with visual narrative. He doesn’t simply ride the wave of Latin pop; he choreographs its future, one act at a time.
Amyl & The Sniffers – Live @ The Eastern
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.
Fontaines D.C. – Live @ The Eastern
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.
Japanese Breakfast – Live @ The Tabernacle
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.
Ginger Root – Live @ The Tabernacle
The performance in Atlanta underscored Cameron Lew’s growing stature not merely as a musician, but as a multidisciplinary storyteller. With his steadfast collaborators and an aesthetic vision that honors the past while daring to imagine new futures,
Bryce Fox – Live @ Buckhead Theatre
Bryce Fox — one of the evening’s opening acts — delivered a performance that radiated grit, charisma, and heartfelt expression. With an undeniable stage presence and a voice that vacillated between raw power and delicate nuance, Fox proved himself not merely a prelude, but a defining presence in his own right.
Lauren Mayberry – Live @ The Masquerade
Mayberry performed every track from Vicious Creature, as she explained to the audience with a laugh that, considering it was a concise 12-song album, she felt it was the least she could do. The statement, playful and self-aware, elicited a ripple of laughter from the audience, who appreciated both her humor and the gesture of performing the entire album. The setlist flowed seamlessly, each song building on the last with an intensity and rawness that only deepened as the night progressed. Mayberry’s voice was the anchor throughout the performance, soaring over sweeping synths and pulsating beats, making each lyric feel intensely personal, while also universal in its themes.
Phantogram – Live @ The Tabernacle
From the very first song, the crowd was enveloped in a haze of deep, pulsating beats. The heavy use of smoke, combined with the venue’s already dim lighting, bathed the stage in an eerie atmosphere, with flashes of Barthel and Carter emerging from the shadows in a deliberate, almost cinematic way.
Underoath – Live @ The Tabernacle
It was a celebration of the raw energy that made Underoath an unforgettable force in the scene. From the vulnerability of the opening moments to the explosive finale, the evening was a fitting tribute to both the band's past and their present. In that moment, it was clear: Underoath is as vital as ever.
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