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Atlanta Indie Music Scene: Okay Kenedi
At a Glance: Touring has taken her across most of the South, but indie artist Okay Kenedi still believes Atlanta is the best city in the region: a beacon of hope for inclusion and progress, with a music community that’s welcomed her with open arms. Kenedi started creating music and performing with friends in 2019, blissfully unaware that the world was about to shut down due to the COVID pandemic.
Atlanta Indie Music Scene: Bad Guru
At a Glance: Bad Guru channels the power of rock and roll and soul-searching lyricism to express the constant pull between light and dark, femininity and masculinity, order and chaos, creating a cathartic experience for the ATLiens lucky to see them live. For lead singer Sierra Crowe, meeting her future bandmates in a guitar class at Georgia College and State University felt fated, being at the right place at exactly the right time. She began jamming with drummer Quinn Brophy and guitarist Joey Hurley, where the trio formed a cover band called Midnight Royalty.
Atlanta Indie Music Scene: Choachi
At a Glance: In a city full of indie gems waiting to be discovered, and a plethora of venues putting on shows every night, Choachi, a relatively newer band to the scene that packs a whole lot of energy into their music, is one you won’t want to miss. Diego Hermoza and Matt Boone, both singers and guitarists, met at a local venue where Boone was playing with his former band, New Tree.
Atlanta Indie Music Scene: Dinner Time
At a Glance: While the band’s lineup has changed through the years, what unites the members of Dinner Time has stayed the same: a group of friends with a passion for making music and rocking out in their garage. Andrew Joyce sings, plays guitar, and dabbles on the piano.
Atlanta Indie Music Scene: Driptones
At a Glance: Once a high school cover band and then a house show staple in their college town, the members of Driptones have spent years fine-tuning their indie rock sound and dynamic sets, bringing a ton of energy to Atlanta’s music scene. Members Collin Fitzgerald, Xander Boggs, and Zach Gerbi have been jamming out together since high school, first meeting through their theater program’s pit orchestra, and then, naturally, calling their cover band The Pit. The trio attended University of Florida in Gainesville, Flor.
AtIanta Indie Music Scene: Rae and the Ragdolls
At a Glance: If you’re ready to groove and let loose, you’ll be right at home in the crowd of a Rae and the Ragdolls show, an eclectic staple of Atlanta’s indie music scene. Lead singer Rae G.Biv and guitarist Will Bennett first crossed paths in high school, playing together in a Red Hot Chili Peppers cover band.
Atlanta Indie Music Scene: Recess Party
At a Glance: Recess Party first forged their chemistry in Athens, a self-described incubator for indie rock.
Cool Things To Do in May in Atlanta
In May, head outdoors to enjoy the sun, flowers and the diversity of things to do.
Atlanta’s Biggest Anniversaries to Celebrate in 2026
Festivals, Landmarks and Historic Milestones This 2026, the United States will celebrate the big 2-5-0, — the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
“Frida” llega al escenario del Atlanta Ballet
Article available in English. De un vistazo Para muchas personas, la historia de Frida Kahlo comienza con sus pinturas: autorretratos audaces llenos de color, dolor y desafío.
"Frida" Comes to the Stage at the Atlanta Ballet
At a Glance For many people, the story of Frida Kahlo begins with her paintings—bold self-portraits filled with color, pain and defiance.
50 Years of the Atlanta Film Festival
Long before Atlanta became one of the busiest film production hubs in the world, a small group of creatives came together with a big idea: build a space for independent storytellers to be seen and heard.
