“The Great American Bar Scene”: Zach Bryan’s Ode to Small-Town Nostalgia
On the 4th of July, Zach Bryan released his fifth studio album “The Great American Bar Scene.” In sharp contrast with the holiday’s joyous fireworks...
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Natalia Dyer Shines in “Chestnut”
“Chestnut,” a film that originally premiered at Frameline Film Festival a year ago, just released in select theaters this June. Written and directed by Jac...
Sadistic Ritual Talks Thrash Metal and Life on the Road
Thrash metal band Sadistic Ritual stopped by the Masquerade’s newest stage, Altar, this past weekend to play a hometown show. They were fresh off their...
“A Quiet Place: Day One” Explores the Franchise’s Origin
In 2018, the first “A Quiet Place” was released, captivating audiences as a post-apocalyptic horror movie in which deadly monsters killed anything that made a...
Alpharetta Welcomes Maggie Rogers on “Don’t Forget Me” Tour
Following the release of her third studio album, “Don’t Forget Me,” Maggie Rogers began her tour of the same name in early May. She made...
Hallpass brings indie rock magic to Atlanta
There are moments in music that can only be described as “magic.” It is the feeling you get seeing your favorite artist live for the...
Ghost Hounds lead singer talks touring with Rolling Stones
Last Friday, legendary rock band The Rolling Stones stopped in the heart of Atlanta for an electric show at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. Opening for...
“Inside Out 2” Review: Puberty Hits Hard
Like many sequels, “Inside Out 2” coasted on the emotional waves of its predecessor. The return of beloved characters like Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis...
“Challengers” serves more than tennis
When thinking of tennis, the first words that come to mind are not sexual tension or romance. Yet, “Challengers” embraces a dramatic retelling of tennis...
The Greatest Hits’ provides a new take on time travel
The idea of time travel is not new to the screen, making its first cinematic appearance in the 1920s. Over the years, movies like “Back...
Jesse McCartney takes on the next chapter with “All’s Well”
After three years, Jesse McCartney returns to the music scene with his EP “All’s Well,” consisting of five songs, including a feature with Yung Gravy....
“Girls State” amplifies female voices in politics
Imagine taking a week to create an entirely new system of government with all the same capabilities and power struggles present today. Apple TV’s “Girls...
The Brazen Youth deliver passion at Purgatory
Indie folk rock band The Brazen Youth makes music for existential crises, quiet autumn days and those who fear change. The band brought their soulful...
WREKtacular was a fun celebration of music
On April 5, Tech’s very own WREK radio hosted their annual music festival, WREKtacular at the Underground Atlanta. WREKtacular has been an annual tradition for...
‘3 Body Problem’ is fascinating but jumbled
A striking way to start a futuristic science fiction series is to begin in the past. “3 Body Problem” does just that, opening with a...
‘Love Lies Bleeding’ nearly sticks the landing
In less than two hours, “Love Lies Bleeding” manages to tell a love story, a family drama and a crime thriller, while also losing the...
‘X-Men ‘97’ revitalizes the series
The X-Men are back in Disney+’s animated series “X-Men ‘97.” Following the mutant team’s journey fighting threats against humanity, this series is a continuation of...
“Monkey Man” is an exciting, if overstuffed, revenge thriller
“You like ‘John Wick?,’” an arms dealer asks. He walks to the wall, pulls down a handgun and smiles. “This is the same gun from...