Atlanta Indie Music Scene: Driptones

By Lauren Sabia

Last Updated May 15, 2026

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At a Glance:

• Driptones grew from a high school cover band into an Atlanta indie rock act known for energetic live shows and house-party roots.
• The band blends indie rock with blues, jazz and improvisational influences shaped by each member’s musical background.
• After relocating from Gainesville to Atlanta, Driptones found creative inspiration in the city’s collaborative music scene and venues like The Masquerade and The Earl.
• Drummer Jordyn Perry helped reshape the band’s sound after joining Atlanta’s local jam session community.

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 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, Fla. where they met their previous drummer, Tripp Jones. They dubbed themselves Driptones in 2019 after a play on his name, and the title has stuck with them ever since.

After five years of playing house shows in their college town and graduating, they knew they didn’t want to stop playing together or stop being roommates.

“We’d come up here to do some recording … and we made a whole trip out of it,” Fitzgerald said. “We thought it was an awesome experience, so we were like, ‘let’s move to Atlanta.’
So, we did.”

With Jones staying behind in Florida, the search for a new drummer led them to Jordyn Perry. Fitzgerald met him at one of Perry’s weekly improv jam sessions, called Unk N’ Nem, and he brought a unique sound to the band, allowing them to reimagine how they approach their songs, Gerbi explained. 

The four members each bring different musical backgrounds and inspirations to the table. This creates a layered blend of rock, blues and even jazz influences in their music, paired with lyrics that don’t take it too seriously. 

Smith’s Olde Bar in Midtown, The Earl in East Atlanta and The Masquerade in downtown Atlanta are among their top Atlanta venues. “I like playing at The Masquerade because it feels the most professional. Walking through the back alleys with these big bands loading into Heaven and Hell, it’s cool.” Fitzgerald said.

Some of their favorite performances have been nods to their college days at DIY house shows, especially around Georgia Tech, and neighborhood festivals like Cabbagetown’s Chomp and Stomp are always a good time, Gerbi noted.  

Getting on local stages in front of audiences filled with unfamiliar faces, or opening for larger artists with strangers asking for photos, was a stark, exciting contrast to their time as students, playing for fellow students.

“People know how to have a good time at shows,” Gerbi said. “There’s a whole culture of people who grew up here and have been in the scene for a lot longer than we have, versus having fresh faces every four years. I really respect people who come out to our shows. They have a lot of options. I’m really glad when they choose us. It’s always a good time.”

They say you can’t escape music in Atlanta. The supportive, tight-knit music community is something Driptones doesn’t take for granted. Inspiration is constantly being sparked by exposure to other bands and different styles. 

“There’s such a cool blending that you don’t get in other cities,” Fitzgerald expressed. “[Moving here] has definitely impacted our lives and experience with the things that we’re listening to and the things that we like, and that gets absorbed into whatever we make.” 

Sadly, the summer of 2026 marks the end of Driptones in its current form. As Boggs heads to medical school and Gerbi moves across the country to Seattle, the geographic distance will close this chapter, but not their love of creating music. 

“We formed this band when we were 18 and 19, which is a long time,” Gerbi admitted. “We’ve grown up a lot together, but I think we’re all really excited to move on to whatever’s next, creatively and in life.”

Fitzgerald will stay active in the Atlanta indie scene, playing around the city with his second band, Tavern Breakfast. Also staying local is Perry. Fans can catch his jam sessions every other Wednesday at El Sótano in East Atlanta Village. 

Don’t miss your last chance to see Driptones live at Virginia Highland’s Porchfest, May 16. Listen to their music on all streaming platforms. Before they go their separate ways, they plan to record at least one more song. Keep up with the band on Instagram (@thedriptones) for that release date. 

Lauren Sabia is a writer and digital creator born and raised in Metro Atlanta. She’s passionate about telling the stories of the people who shape the city, amplifying community voices, and striking up conversations that turn strangers into friends. Outside of work, you can find her on the Beltline or exploring Atlanta’s many vibrant neighborhoods.

Originally Published May 14, 2026