By K. Nola Mokeyane. Thanksgiving holiday was the catalyst for many locals and visitors’ desire to check out what the city of Atlanta’s nightlife potentially had to offer, but unfortunately many were not privy to the exuberant musical performance of Citizen Icon live at Vinyl. This independent rock band, consisting of four musicians right out of Atlanta, Ga., introduced a handful of newcomers to the chemistry they share ... more ...

By Gus Fernandez. 529 in East Atlanta hosted our own Subsonics last Saturday. I’d been personally counting down the days until this show when I found out it was happening. Subsonics seem to have been playing in Atlanta for an eternity, their first release dating back to a seven inch from back in 1993. Clay Reed, brains behind the outfit, has been ... more ...

By Isha Edwards. Going beyond their individual roles and celebrity status, Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges, Corey “CoCo Brother” Condrey,” Canton Jones, and Lil iROCC Williams are among entertainment industry men committed to social change in their communities, nationally, and abroad. While their age and experiences vary, each is using his time, talent, and resources to make a defining difference. ... more ...

101 Bands You’ve Never Heard Of But Should
Darien Venture Rocking ‘light metal’ addictive band with clever vocals and lyrics from Ayr.
Spy Movie Easy-going band with jangley guitaring from Glasgow, with a soothing female vocalist.
Three Blocks From The Wake Minimalist-electro trio from Ayrshire.
Howling Bells Upbeat-but-mellow female-led band from UK
Anna Meldrum Individual artist with happy vocals and [...] ... more ...

By Julian Bryce. When one thinks of city life, local festivals may not be the first things that come to mind. However, Atlanta is full of local community festivals and events that provide cultural and educational opportunities as well as inexpensive entertainment options for all ages. ... more ...