Born Quincy Williams, the Atlanta rapper known as Peewee Longway is a tireless player in the city’s trap music realm. Perhaps that’s why the cover art for his new album, "State of the Art," depicts him creating a robotic version of himself. The proper follow-up to Peewee’s 2016 studio debut Mr. Blue...
The Pylon Reenactment Society have evolved from simply recreating the songs of vocalist Vanessa Briscoe Hay’s former Athens band Pylon, and are now writing and recording original material. The first fruits of these labors are now available on a 7" vinyl single via Chunklet Industries. The A-side,...
Out now from Schiffer Publishing, the 250-page book, " The Atlanta Rhythm Section: The Authorized History," chronicles the background, formation, rise, decline and enduring perseverance of the band behind familiar songs such as “So Into You,” “Imaginary Lover,” Champagne Jam,” “Doraville,” “Georgia...
"I Am > I Was" (pronounced “I am greater than I was”), the second studio album from Atlanta rapper 21 Savage, was released in late December. It went on to debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s first album chart of 2019, and remained at the top for a second week. "I Am > I Was" features guest vocals from...
The Coathangers will release their sixth album, "The Devil You Know," on March 8, 2019, via longtime label Suicide Squeeze Records. Like their previous album, 2016’s "Nosebleed Weekend," it was tracked at Valentine Recording Studios in Laurel Canyon with producer Nic Jodoin. After polishing things...
Deerhunter’s eighth album, "Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared?," will arrive in stores on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, via 4AD Records. The album was recorded at various locations around the United States, including studios in Texas, Los Angeles and Atlanta, as well as the attic of vocalist...
Florida Georgia Line’s long awaited fourth studio album, "Can’t Say I Ain’t Country," will be released on Feb. 15, 2019. The album is packed to the brim with 15 songs (including their recent 16th No. 1 hit “Simple”) as well as a few skits featuring someone named Brother Jervel. A more recognizable...
DJ Mag’s number one DJ for the past three years, Martin Garrix, and Australian alternative dance group Rüfüs Du Sol will headline this year’s Shaky Beats festival. Big Gigantic, Fisher and San Holo are among the other top name acts that will be playing the annual electronic music fest. Atlanta acts...
Explore the town that sits just outside Stone Mountain Park with this guide to things to do, places to stay and great restaurants.