Finding Comfort in Chaos : Inside the world of Squeamish
Before taking the stage at a packed DIY show inside Pizza Verdura Sincera, Atlanta's Squeamish sat down with Frequency ATL to discuss collaborative songwriting, Atlanta's interconnected music community, and the contradictions that continue shaping both their music and the city itself. The conversation explores the ideas behind Atlanta Is Babylon, the collapse of genre boundaries, and why Squeamish may be one of the clearest reflections of Atlanta's creative identity today.
Sister Sleep : Atlanta’s emo-core sextet is building style and community through catharsis and connection
Before a stormy hometown show at Smith's Olde Bar, Atlanta's Sister Sleep spoke with Frequency ATL about collaborative songwriting, queer visibility, Atlanta's DIY scene, and emo's resurgence — and what it means to carry those influences forward without becoming trapped by nostalgia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Evolution of Menu — From Bedroom Synth Pop to a Louder Guitar-Driven Future
Over more than a decade, Menu has quietly evolved from bedroom recordings into a cohesive, guitar-driven band. On Meridian, that growth comes into focus — not as a reinvention, but as the natural result of five musicians mastering how to create together.
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.
No Safety Net: Inside Parachutes’ Atlanta Ascent
Meet Parachutes an Atlanta garage rock band whose raw, riot grrrl–inspired sound and rapid rise is driven by live performances, community support, and a commitment to embracing imperfection over polish.
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.