Local Information | Atlanta

Atlanta has a burgeoning and diverse music scene with many opportunities for the up-and-coming artist.

AIMM is located near the heart of Atlanta's vibrant scene. Atlanta is home to some of the most creative, successful, and influential artists of the past half-century.

The city of more than 4 million people is home to record labels, renowned recording studios, world-class venues, and all other aspects of the music and performing industry.

Some of the artists to emerge from the Atlanta music scene, or who are based in Atlanta, include: 

• OutKast
• Ludacris
• Black Crowes
• R.E.M.
• Collective Soul
• Widespread Panic
• Indigo Girls
• Alan Jackson
• Toni Braxton
• James Brown
• Curtis Mayfield
• Otis Redding
• Johnny Mercer
• Travis Tritt
• Drivin n' Cryin
• Allman Brothers
• Butch Walker
• Ray Charles
• TLC
• India Arie
• Lena Horne

 One of the most wonderful things about Atlanta for a gigging musician is that every neighborhood has at least 3-4 venues for live music, and there are open mic nights everywhere.

Also, the Atlanta radio stations have a history of supporting local music.