Paste:Local launches in Atlanta

photo by Jason Reed

[Above: Gentleman Jesse]

When Paste decided to expand our coverage of signs of life in music, film and culture to the local level in vibrant cities around the U.S. with a new initiative called Paste:Local, the choice for our inaugural stop was obvious. Our hometown of Atlanta, Ga., boasts a music scene spanning indie rock, hip-hop, country and more, and its film and visual arts communities are growing more vital all the time. From national stars to up-and-coming sensations to hidden treasures, Atlanta’s got a lot to offer—and Paste:Local Atlanta is here to bring you the best of the best in local live music, album releases, cultural events, film festivals, art, food and more.

So far, we’ve caught up with Amy Ray, Fringe Binge-d and basked in the weirdness of two of Atlanta’s favorite rock bands. In the coming weeks, you’ll find more artist profiles, Elvis Presley death day celebration coverage and even some field reports from Dragon*Con. Plus, we’ll be rolling out an expanded, local version of our Informer, so you’ll always know what’s happening in Atlanta today.

But we’re not stopping here, so stay tuned-- maybe soon we’ll be covering signs of life in music, film and culture in your neck o' the woods!

Related links:
Welcome to Paste:Local Atlanta!
Informer:Atlanta 8/19/08
Paste:Local Atlanta

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