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
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.
Coheed and Cambria – Live @ The Orion Amphitheatre
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. – 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.
Festival Preview: RiverBeat Music Festival
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.
Festival Preview: Shaky Knees – 2025
The Shaky Knees Music Festival is back and ready to take over Piedmont Park in Atlanta this September, bringing with it an electric mix of indie, rock, and alternative acts.
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.
Steel Panther – Live @ Buckhead Theatre
Feel the Steel is more than just an album; it’s a declaration of the band’s refusal to adhere to any norms, and the anniversary tour serves as both a look back and a reaffirmation of everything that makes Steel Panther unique.
King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard – Live @ Fox Theatre
The cohesion between audio and visual elements took the audience on a journey. There were moments when the band dove into sprawling, atmospheric passages that invited introspection, only to suddenly launch into blistering, high-octane jams that had the crowd moving in every direction. At times, it was as if they were a swirling vortex, pulling the audience into their orbit and inviting them to lose themselves in the frenzy.
