Creative Loafing Atlanta

On this episode of CL Recommends, Chad Radford, Will Cardwell, and Jacob Chisenhall share their picks for the top events for the first weekend in August. Gringo Star, Planet Booty, the Growlers, La Choloteca, and other upcoming shows are highlighted. PLUS Will professes his love for Sensational Subs, the gang shares ruminates on the best kind of bread, and Jacob geeks out over a legion comic convention. Press Play!

Host Chad Radford speaks with cellist and singer Saira Raza, aka Sister Sai, about her five-song album titled "Broad Street Sessions," which shows off a more structured side of her atmospheric and deeply mystical musical footprint.

Host Chad Radford speaks with Ricky Raw of ATLrapwater who believes that if you drink the water from Atlanta it gives you musical talent--despite the fact that his ATLrapwater isn't actually from Atlanta...

Jake Cook, the man, the myth, the Seal Pup dropped by Creative Loafing's Short Notice studio for a podcast interview with Chad Radford and reveals details surrounding his infamous CL diss track and his personal musical evolution, while revealing details about his upcoming album, "I Bleed Pop." Photo by Chad Radford

Ex Hex photo by Michael Lavine.

"Join Blake and Joe as they discuss the expansion to the Leagues Cup, the new playoff structure and do a deep dive into the LAFC preview. There is a reason they are number one in the league, find out what we need to prepare for in order to beat them. Atlanta United, west coast edition. "

Join Blake and Joe as they cheer for the $2.11 burritos they got due to the domination over Houston. Is Pity worth the money? What are the new kit colors? What does the DC United preview look like? Find out in episode 21.

Host Chad Radford speaks with author Stephen Kearse about his novel IN THE HEAT OF THE LIGHT, about a graffiti crew in Atlanta who have a summer that changes their lives. Photo courtesy Brain Mill Press.

Dillon of Lobsterdamus stopped by CL’s Short Notice studio to talk to host Chad Radford about life on his homeworld, Lobtropolis, Dillon’s production, and devouring other crustaceans. Photo by Chad Radford

Welcome to Creative Loafing’s weekend roundup podcast for July 19-214! Will Cardwell, Jacob Chisenhall, and Narah Landress join Music Editor Chad Radford to talk about their top picks for weekend music and more — Irrelevant Music Fest, Walken Tall, Peachfest, and more. Turn on, tune in, go out! Photo courtesy Dot.s.

Host Chad Radford speaks with Amanda Mills, promoter of Mother Bar and Kitchen about Moon Bar and Edgewood Avenue.

Randall Ruiz and Margarita Rios stopped by CL's Short Notice studio to talk about Oye Fest 2019. Photo by Chad Radford

Host Chad Radford talks with Andy Browne and Lucy Theodora about the philosophy of punk, personal identity, and the Andy Browne Troupe's latest single, "Jane Goodall." Photo by Chad Radford

Live From the Archives: John Driskell Hopkins by Creative Loafing Atlanta

Singer, multi-instrumentalist, and Zac Brown Band co-founder John Driskell Hopkins, bass player Brian Bisky, and percussionist Mike Rizzi join host Chad Radford for raucous Q&A about technology and the music industry, hitting those high harmonies, and the group's latest single, "Lonesome High." Photo courtesy Southern Reel.

Writer Jim Auchmutey calls BBQ "the most truly American food." In this talk, he speaks about his book SMOKELORE, which takes a look at the history and culture of BBQ, particularly its relationship to politics.

Welcome to Creative Loafing’s weekend roundup podcast for July 12-14! Will Cardwell, Jacob Chisenhall, and Narah Landress join Music Editor Chad Radford to talk about their top picks for weekend music and more. Turn on, tune in, go out! Amyl and the Sniffers photo courtesy Panache Booking.

Join Blake and ATL Jo as they discuss the cluster of the Chicago Fire game, the Gold Cup, the Women’s World Cup and how we must change our defensive strategy to have a better outcome against the Red Bulls. Is it likely Josef will play Sunday? Why didn’t Meram make an appearance against the Fire? Who is Emerson Hyndman? Join us for season 2, episode 19 for our Red Bulls preview and find out.

Welcome to Creative Loafing weekend roundup podcast for July 3rd through 7th! Will Cardwell, Jacob Chisenhall, and Narah Landress join Music Editor Chad Radford to talk about their top picks for weekend music and more. Turn on, tune in, go out! Photo Courtesy of Sargent House

Host Ema Carr speaks to Sophia Sabsowitz, curator at Pulp Books in West Midtown. She also spends a portion of each year trimming fresh cannabis crop in the infamous Humboldt County, Calif, familiar by most as the setting for the Netflix docu-series "Murder Mountain." It's her work with cannabis and the upcoming contemporary cannabis photography exhibit DANK, that brings her on our show today. In this interview, hear how cannabis photography is getting creatives paid by big industry and why you may want to take a look at this bird's eye to macro display of cannabis photography.