August Is Stacked: Moredopemusic Continues Building the Indie Scene Across the Southeast and Beyond
From Atlanta to Nashville, Asheville to Oklahoma City, August is shaping up to be one of Moredopemusic's busiest months yet.
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Elijah Cruise Releases “Black / White,” a Dark Love Song Rooted in Early 2010s Alternative Music
Nashville alternative artist Elijah Cruise returns with “Black / White,” a dark and romantic new song accompanied by an intimate live performance video filmed at Madison Records in Atlanta, GA.
Atticus Roness: Chasing Timeless Rock 'N' Roll
The Atlanta songwriter discusses the inspiration behind "Wives Tale," the making of Rock 'N' Roll Hit Parade, and why great songs never go out of style.
The Best Way to Keep Your Local Music Scene Alive? Show Up.
Every great music scene starts the same way—not with sold-out arenas or viral TikToks, but with a handful of people taking a chance on artists they haven't heard yet.
The $15 Ticket Revolution
There was a time when the dream of seeing your favorite band meant fighting Ticketmaster queues, paying $18 for parking, and wondering whether you’ll be close enough to actually recognize the artist.
3 Indie Acts That Should Be Playing Bigger Rooms
If you’re lucky enough to catch them in a smaller room, don’t take it for granted. The window where great bands are still this accessible never stays open forever.
The New DIY Economy of Indie Music
For a long time, the music industry sold artists one version of success. Get signed. Get backed by a label. Hope somebody with money believes in you enough to push your music into the world.
There’s something really refreshing about Atlanta indie band Shock Tea.
Their new deluxe EP, Drop The Ball, feels unique in the best way possible — experimental without trying too hard, groovy without sounding overly polished, and different enough to keep you locked in the whole time.
The Return to Real: Why Supporting Indie Music Matters More Than Ever
There’s something happening in independent music right now that feels impossible to fake.
Industrial pop and gothic glamour collide in the world of OUDi, the Nashville-by-way-of-Toronto artist turning heartbreak into cinematic anthems.
Following the release of her March 2026 single “Only Tattoo,” OUDi is preparing to hit the road for her upcoming Empathy for Hire Tour — a run of dates that continues building momentum.