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News Articles: Atlanta music

Usher performs at the 51st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame induction and awards gala at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on Thursday, June 16, 2022, in New York.

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'Peace up, A-Town down': Ahead of Super Bowl, Usher's got Georgia on his mind

The superstar posed with a peach on the cover of his new album, Coming Home, and in a new ad campaign for the SKIMS underwear brand as he prepares to perform Sunday night at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium. The Jonesboro High School Marching Band is also featured in an Apple promo for the part-time Atlanta resident's Super Bowl appearance.

February 08, 2024
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  • GPB News Staff
Tiny Banshee frontperson Marisa Williams performs in 2017

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  • Music

The Atlanta music scene is working to find a new rhythm amid the omicron surge

The past two years have been hard on performers and performance venues across Georgia, and the rapid spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus in Georgia has led many venues to cancel or postpone shows. But that still hasn’t stopped venues from looking ahead to a year of live music. 

January 11, 2022
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By:
  • Sarah Rose
Howling Star Performing at Our Bar August 14th for the final Punk Black pop-up punk show of the year.

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  • Arts & Life

'It Was Sorely Needed': Black Alternative Artists Building Creative Spaces

Historically, rigid beliefs of who gets to make art have meant some avenues of self-expression have been considered out of bounds for Black artists. Now, a new generation of Atlanta punk creatives are pushing back against those expectations.

 

September 17, 2021
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  • Amanda Andrews
Atlanta musician Baby Rose

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  • Music

Atlanta Soul Singer Baby Rose Celebrates Deluxe Album 'To Myself'

Atlanta singer-songwriter Baby Rose has a soulful, smoky voice that has captured the music world. Her voice has been compared to the likes of Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and Amy Winehouse. She joined Morning Edition host Leah Fleming to talk about the release of the deluxe version of her album, 'To Myself.'

September 25, 2020
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  • Emilia Brock ,
  • Jesse Nighswonger ,
  • and 1 more
Paste Magazine shared some new and upcoming album releases to check out in 2020, including L-R: Run the Jewels, Tame Impala, Eminem and Soccer Mommy.

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  • Music Features

Playlist Refresh: Paste Magazine Shares New And Upcoming Music Releases In Early 2020

We're heading into the last week of January. Maybe you're still on a fresh start for the new year, and keeping up with your resolutions. But are your...

January 24, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
The outside of Star Bar Atlanta in 2015. The music venue announced Tuesday Dec. 31 that it will close after the New Year's Eve show.

Atlantans React After Star Bar Announces Sudden Closing, NYE Last Show

This post has been updated Thursday Jan. 2 to include a screenshot of the deleted Facebook post announcing Star Bar's closing. An iconic Atlanta...

January 02, 2020
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By:
  • Ellen Eldridge
Clockwise from Top Left: Tyler, the Creator; Natalie Mering of Weyes Blood; Lizzo; Justin Vernon of Bon Iver; Solange; Billie Eilish.

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  • Music

From Billie Eilish to Lizzo, Paste Magazine Shares Highlights From Their '50 Best Albums of 2019'

This year, Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" spent a record 19 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Now, it holds the title of the longest...

December 21, 2019
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Dee Dee Hibbler-Murray reflects on 25-year career in entertainment in Atlanta.

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  • Music Interviews

Meet Peaches: A Prominent Figure In Atlanta's Entertainment Scene

Dee Dee Hibbler-Murray says her current job as entertainment consultant for the DeKalb County government is an "old music lady's dream come true." Every...

December 20, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor

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  • News

OST Full Show: Medicaid Waiver, Allison Moorer, Sesame Workshop, Voter Registration, Janisse Ray

Governor Kemp recently announced his proposals for Medicaid waivers for the state. To help breakdown what the proposals could mean for your pocketbook,...

November 06, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 6 more
Philip Frobos (left) of Atlanta-based Omni joined On Second Thought to talk about the band's new album, called 'Networker.'

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  • Music

Atlanta Band Omni Muses on the Modern World With New Album, 'Networker'

Sub Pop Records in Seattle has churned out a number of hit-makers. There's The Shins, Sonic Youth, Sound Garden and more. (Who could forget Nirvana?)...

November 01, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Sensory music artist Siana Altiise uses her synesthesia to make music from a unique perspective.

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  • Music

Sensory Music Artist Siana Altiise On How Synesthesia Became Her "Superpower"

From Vincent Van Gogh to Charli XCX, many accomplished artists are thought to have synesthesia, or the blending of two or more senses. Atlanta-based...

September 18, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Pria Mahadevan
Atlanta locals The Coathangers will perform at this year's Music Midtown festival, Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

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  • Music

Atlanta Locals The Coathangers Bring Their 'Compassionate Punk' To Music Midtown

Music Midtown begins Saturday! This year, 25 years after it first began, the two-day festival will feature acts like Travis Scott, Cardi B, Lizzo and...

September 13, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock
Atlanta native Faye Webster will perform at this year's Music Midtown festival, Saturday at 2:15 p.m.

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  • Music

Join Faye Webster And Her 'Atlanta Millionaire's Club' At Music Midtown

The annual Music Midtown festival takes place this weekend. Through its 25 year history — it launched in 1994 — A-list acts like Coldplay, Pearl Jam,...

September 09, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock
Olu and WowGr8, the pair behind the hip-hop duo EarthGang, joined On Second Thought to discuss their inspirations, perspectives and their new album Mirrorland.

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  • Music

Enter 'Mirrorland' — And Atlanta's Land of Oz — With Hip-Hop Duo EarthGang

2019 is a big year for Atlanta hip-hop duo EarthGang . Earlier this year, their label, Dreamville — that's rapper J. Cole's Interscope Records imprint —...

September 05, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
"Wire & Wood: Designing Iconic Guitars" will be on display at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) until September 29.

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  • Art & Design

From 'Wire And Wood' To Rock Star Icon: Exhibition At MODA Examines Guitar Design

Whether it's the twang of a blues tune, the finger-picking of a folk song, or the shredding in heavy metal music, the guitar is central to our concept...

August 16, 2019
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
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