EP.12 | Rare Birds ATL Interview | Indie Rock, Southern Influences, Atlanta Music Scene, Latest Album ‘ATL'

EP.12 | Rare Birds ATL Interview | Indie Rock, Southern Influences, Atlanta Music Scene, Latest Album ‘ATL' 🎙️ Rare Birds ATL Talk Indie Rock Roots, Soul Influences & Their Journey in the Atlanta Music Scene | The Sonic Road PodcastIn this episode of The Sonic Road Podcast, host Beau sits down with Brandon Neal and Andrew Cylar from rising indie rock and soul band Rare Birds ATL for a deep dive into their musical journey, creative process, and life as a band rooted in the Atlanta music scene.From early influences like The Black Crowes and The Allman Brothers Band to the making of their most recent album "ATL", this interview is packed with insights for fans of Southern rock, neo-soul, and modern indie bands. Whether you're a musician, music lover, or a supporter of authentic independent artists, this conversation delivers a raw and real look behind the curtain.00:00 Introduction to Rare Birds01:01 Meet Brandon and Andrew01:41 Musical Backgrounds and Influences02:41 Formation of the Band05:11 Challenges and Changes in Band Members12:34 Recording and Production Insights25:26 The Atlanta Music Scene28:23 Diverse Music Scenes and Historical Concerts30:06 The Influence of Radio on Music Discovery31:19 Reviving Old Traditions in Live Music32:18 Adapting Live Shows During the Pandemic35:57 Recording and Releasing New Music44:42 Touring Plans and Regional Expansion48:29 Final Thoughts and Farewells✅ Topics Covered:Rare Birds ATL origin story and band formationInfluences from classic Southern rock to alternative soulRecording insights and how they crafted the "ATL" albumSurviving lineup changes and staying creatively focusedNavigating the challenges of the modern Atlanta music sceneThe evolution of live shows and tour plans post-pandemicPlans for new music, future album releases, and regional touring🔥 Perfect for fans of:The Black Crowes, The Allman Brothers, My Morning Jacket, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Band of Horses, Alabama Shakes, and more.🎧 Watch/Listen Now on The Sonic Road Podcast:📺 YouTube: Subscribe here🎙️ Spotify: Follow the podcast📲 Connect with Rare Birds ATL:Instagram: @rarebirdsatlFacebook: Rare Birds ATL📲 Follow The Sonic Road Podcast for weekly interviews with rock musicians, producers, and tastemakers.Instagram, TikTok & Facebook: @thesonicroad🎸 Rock. Soul. Stories that matter.