On Oct. 27, I had the privilege of catching up with the Indiana artist, Midwxst, after his electrifying show in Atlanta. The artist, whose real name is Edgar Nathaniel Sarratt III, shared insights into his musical journey, influences, and the unique flavor he brings to the music scene.
In the music world, a traditional rock band consists of at least four members. A singer, guitarist, bassist and drummer. Although this setup is common, famous bands such as The White Stripes, The Black Keys and The Kills have established that just two people can be as powerful as a fully equipped band. Creating and performing music as a duo is hard work, and truly iconic two-piece bands are slowly becoming a thing of the past. Monsoon, an introspective power-punk pair from Athens, Ga., has accepted this challenge and proven that it only takes two.
After starting a job at Southwire a few years back, Carrollton local Brian Carmicheal had no idea that he would have his own photography business and have his work featured in national media outlets, but that’s exactly the situation in which he finds himself today.
Some musicians swear by superstitious rituals, strict routines or tight schedules to ensure success. But the boys of Sun Room don’t take anything too seriously.
The Ries Brothers rocked the crowd with their first ever Shaky Knees performance. After traveling around the country, these brothers have finally made their way to the top and show the city of Atlanta what they’re made of.
Paramore made a return after a six-year break with the release of their newest album, “This is Why.” The album was released on Feb. 10, kicking off 2023 with ten new songs. Countless fans have awaited Paramore’s return to music, and they did not disappoint.
AE Valdez, a self-published writer, is well-known for her books about Black love. Valdez’s books emphasize the importance of self-love as a Black individual, as well as the love as a Black couple.
Trinity Davis, an aspiring author, published her first book, “JONA,” at the age of 17. Davis’s goal in writing is to highlight African-American struggles, providing readers with a different perspective on what is typically taught in schools.
On Feb. 8, Chris Joyner visited UWG to read excerpts from and discuss his true crime investigative novel “The Three Death Sentences of Clarence Henderson.”
Winner of UWG’s Blackwell Prize in Painting, Ana Fernandez drove from San Antonio, Texas to
