THE BACKLINE : ASHTHRONE BOOKING
Ellen Arden Ellen Arden

THE BACKLINE : ASHTHRONE BOOKING

FREQUENCY ATL presents THE BACKLINE —

Behind every local show is a network of bookers, promoters, venues, and artists working to keep independent music alive. In our first installment of THE BACKLINE, Ashthrone Booking founder Ana Wagner discusses the realities of booking shows, supporting touring bands, and navigating Atlanta's evolving music ecosystem.

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Intension: The Grief Catalyst and the Sound of Connection
Ellen Arden Ellen Arden

Intension: The Grief Catalyst and the Sound of Connection

Itension’s music lives at the intersection of grief, community, and emotional release. In this feature, the Atlanta-area band discusses the loss that shaped their songwriting, the DIY ethos behind CRC Fest, and how their blend of grunge, shoegaze, metal, and alternative rock has become a vehicle for connection both on and off the stage.

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Fleeting by Design : Irreversible
Ellen Arden Ellen Arden

Fleeting by Design : Irreversible

Ten years is a long time to not say anything. But Atlanta’s Irreversible is back with two tracks, forty minutes, with no reintroduction necessary. Ahead of their record release show, the band reflects on the years in between, building Vessel from a distance, and what it means to return.

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Yard Work : The Sound of Leafblower
Ellen Arden Ellen Arden

Yard Work : The Sound of Leafblower

Rooted in community, connection, and the physical intensity of a live room pushed to its limits, Leafblower is building something tangible. As Atlanta continues to evolve around them, the band’s “yard work” philosophy captures both the weight of what’s being lost and the urgency of holding onto what made it matter in the first place.

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Spiritless : Between Songs and Silence
Ellen Arden Ellen Arden

Spiritless : Between Songs and Silence

With a growing local following and a focus on “winning at home,” Spiritless is refining its identity through heavier, emotionally driven material while preparing for upcoming releases, shows, and a new EP.

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Tombstone : The World Outside
Ellen Arden Ellen Arden

Tombstone : The World Outside

Tombstone embodies Atlanta’s hardcore ethos through raw, honest music and a deeply rooted DIY community, channeling real-life experiences into their evolving sound while continuing to build momentum with their latest EP The World Outside.

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