WEGL's Friday Picks: Oct 14-21

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Dylan Basden · October 20

Concert Review: Gorillaz at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

A Wednesday night concert in Atlanta proves Gorillaz's endless creativity is not only limited to their recordings.

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Dylan Basden · October 19

Concert Review: The Front Bottoms at Iron City

The Front Bottoms make their grand return to The Magic City with their largest headlining show in Birmingham to date.

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Will Lewis · October 14

Concert Review: The Garden at the Masquerade

Notorious Orange County experimental-punk group The Garden took a stop in Atlanta on the tour of their latest album, and I had the pleasure of seeing it live.  

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Dylan Basden · October 13

Concert Review: Arlo Parks at The Eastern

Arlo Parks caps off her "Collapsed In Sunbeams" tour in Atlanta, GA with a night of passion and performance that overshadowed a drizzly day.

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Dylan Basden · October 11

Concert Review: The Head & The Heart at Avondale Brewing Company

The Head & The Heart return to Avondale Brewing Company to a sold out crowd of 3,000 fans.

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Will Lewis · October 9

Concert Review: Built to Spill at Saturn

Legendary indie rock group Built to Spill unveils some tracks from their latest record When The Wind Forgets Your Name at Saturn in Birmingham, with the help of some great openers.

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Will Lewis · October 5

Concert Review: Black Midi at Saturn

Iconic experimental rock group Black Midi took a stop in Birmingham on the tour of their latest record, Hellfire. They brought some great friends, great songs, and great dance moves. 

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Dylan Basden · October 1

Concert Review: Barns Courtney at Saturn

Barns Courtney overcomes underwhelming attendance numbers to deliver an overwhelming performance.

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Dylan Basden · September 28

Concert Review: Beach House at Avondale Brewing Company

Dream pop duo Beach House bring their Fall tour to Birmingham's Avondale Brewing Company for an unforgettable night of music and majesty.

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Will Lewis · September 26

2022 Marks 50 Years of these Albums

2022 marks the 50 year anniversary of all records released in 1972, one of the most pivotal years of rock music and popular music in general. Here, we take a closer look at 5 of that year's best releases. 

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Rio Palmeira and Jackson Hubbard · September 22

IMAGINE MUSIC FESTIVAL RECAP

Imagine Festival in Kingston Downs, Georgia on September 15th-18th

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Sam Chapa · September 28

Concert Review: Dinosaur Jr at The Masquerade

Dinosaur Jr. plays the masquerade along with American Football and Hello Mary right before celebrating the 30-year anniversary of album Where You Been

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Sam Chapa · October 7

Concert Review: Sammy Rae & The Friends at Saturn

A jumble of energetic bliss: Sammy Rae & The Friends’ first show in Alabama was nothing short of memorable. 

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Dylan Basden · October 5

Concert Review: Judah & The Lion at Avondale Brewing Company

Judah & The Lion take the stage in Birmingham to showcase joy and peace through the sounds of folk, rock, and hip-hop.

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Dylan Basden · September 26

Concert Review: Florence + The Machine at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Florence + The Machine take on Atlanta's Ameris Bank Amphitheatre to a packed and invigorated crowd.

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Dylan Basden · September 25

Concert Review: MUNA at The Masquerade

MUNA take on Atlanta to a sold out crowd at The Masquerade's Heaven stage.

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Dylan Basden · September 21

Concert Review: Welcome To Hellvetica Tour at The Masquerade

I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME and Joywave bring their summer co-headline tour, "Welcome To Hellvetica", to Atlanta's Masquerade for a stellar night of alt-rock.

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Dylan Basden · September 20

Concert Review: PUP at The Masquerade

Canadian pop-punkers PUP bring a fierce and exhilarating show to Atlanta's The Masquerade.

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Dylan Basden · September 16

Moon River Music Festival: Weekend Recap

Moon River was an unforgettable weekend, between the incredible performances, weather delays, and a communal sense of euphoria.