Interview by Nancy Gutierrez Photos by Sam Kapoor Ahead of their new album Why The Light's Flicker, out June 12, Telescreens stopped in Atlanta for the first time. Fortunately enough, Kapoorhouse correspondent Nancy spoke with the New York City rockers before their set at Smith's Olde Bar over a game of pool talking origins, bonding on tour, brisket burritos from Buc-ee's and collaborating with Kareem Rahma of Subway Takes / fellow NYC band Tiny Gun. Telescreens consists of J

There have been few times in my life where the opening to an album is so transformative to my understanding of what a genre is as a whole. The most recent song of memory was IDLES’ “Colossus”, opening up Joy as an Act of Resistance . I waited for almost 5 years for something to grip me so quickly. Enter The Scratch, a Dublin, Ireland-based 5-piece band that blends traditional Irish melodies with a tenacious metal and punk approach. The Scratch’s third studio LP, Pull Like a

girlpuppy at The Loft at Center Stage (Photo: Sam Kapoor) After only living in New York now for a little less than a year, girlpuppy has already made quite a name for herself in her new city. From befriending polarizing pop icon Lily Allen to appearing in hip chia pet print ads, Becca Harvey hasn't been afraid to put herself at front and center. Following the first anniversary of her album Sweetness last month, indie sweetheart Becca Harvey returned home to Atlanta supportin

(Photo: Hannah Claire Smith) Billie Marten has long been praised for the vulnerability and honesty she brings to her songwriting, and the same can be said of the way she performs. Her stripped-back set at Terminal West—just her voice and guitar—drew the audience in, each song pulling them closer into her world. (Photo: Hannah Claire Smith) Though entirely acoustic, the performance never once felt lacking. The warm clarity of Marten’s voice, paired with her intricate guitar wo

After quite a tumultuous pre-release period, Atlanta musician Parker Wierling and director Rubnogs have managed to work things out and deliver the “Blur of Love” music video to the world today. “Blur of Love” is the first single from Wierling’s upcoming debut album. It’s a surprisingly danceable tune whose bass and guitar riffs are hidden amongst the reeds of an unsuspecting acoustic melody. The single is a balanced and easy listen, giving us a taste of the nostalgic alternat