“Blink Twice” tackles topical themes of abuse
When the initially slow and depressing summer movie season was saved by “Inside Out 2” and “Deadpool and Wolverine,” people had mixed reactions. On the...
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KHALIKO rocks Atlanta bar
The undeniably stellar group KHALIKO, a four-piece alternative-rock band from Atlanta, electrified Smith’s Olde Bar on Friday, Aug. 30. KHALIKO performed alongside local Athens band...
Green Day show is the “Time of Your Life”
On Wednesday, Aug. 28, the sounds of grungy guitars and thousands of voices echoed from Truist Park. By 8 p.m., the field and bleachers that...
“The Umbrella Academy” misses the mark
“The Umbrella Academy” returns for its final season with the characters losing their powers and beginning normal lives. Fans were excited to see how the...
Crumb brings relaxed vibes to Buckhead
Alternative indie band Crumb recently kicked off their US and Canada tour for their third studio album “AMAMA.” On Aug. 25, they made their way...
Glass Animals lights up Alpharetta venue
On Aug. 8, Glass Animals landed in Alpharetta’s Ameris Bank Amphitheatre for their second show of their “Tour of Earth.” The band is currently touring...
Sabrina Carpenter’s album is “Short n’ Sweet”
After releasing the song of the summer, “Espresso,” Sabrina Carpenter’s long-awaited album “Short n’ Sweet” was released on Aug. 23. This is her sixth studio...
Wallows delivers a “Model” show in Atlanta
As the perfect first day of class gift to many of Tech’s students, Wallows graced Atlanta’s Cadence Bank Amphitheater on Aug. 19. The indie band...
“Alien: Romulus” is a disappointing “requel”
One of the lessons from the “Alien” movies is that greedy corporations shouldn’t mess with things that are better left alone. So it’s almost unbearably...
“It Ends with Us” sparks controversy
If you are looking for a movie with just as much drama in the real world as in the fictional, you are in the right...
Mxmtoon delivers bubbly bedroom pop in Atlanta
To a crowd of over 12,000 people last weekend, bedroom pop artist mxmtoon opened for indie trio AJR at State Farm Arena. The singer-songwriter began...
Two Door Cinema Club and flipturn kick off tour at Coca-Cola Roxy
“Did you think we were done with you, North America?” After the finale of Two Door Cinema Club’s nearly sold-out spring 2024 tour, the indie...
Halestorm and I Prevail co-headline Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
For avid concert-goers, summertime is either constantly busy or disappointingly slow. It can feel like artists are playing festival after festival without coming to a...
“Twisters” blows audiences away
Not to be confused with the original “Twister,” the 2024 film “Twisters” follows Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones), a former storm-chaser, as she ventures back into the...
“The Bear” serves up another excellent season
Season three of “The Bear” released for FX on Hulu after a yearlong cliffhanger. Known for bringing intensity inside and out of the kitchen, the...
“Deadpool & Wolverine:” an epic Marvel tribute
Shawn Levy’s third film in the “Deadpool” franchise opens with Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) in a frantic fight, but before the audience can get their bearings,...
Variety Playhouse Hosts of Montreal
On June 29, Athens-born band of Montreal made their way to Variety Playhouse. The band, whose name originates from a failed romance between lead singer...
Winnetka Bowling League brings summertime indie to the Masquerade
On Tuesday, July 16, indie rock band Winnetka Bowling League played their first-ever show in Atlanta at The Masquerade’s Altar. The headlining tour follows the...