{"id":2373546,"date":"2026-04-14T23:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T23:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2373546"},"modified":"2026-04-14T23:00:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T23:00:36","slug":"upchuck-headlines-normaltown-music-fest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/upchuck-headlines-normaltown-music-fest\/","title":{"rendered":"Upchuck headlines Normaltown Music Fest"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Upchuck at Normaltown Music Festival by AG Lopez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This past weekend, Atlanta DIY\u2019s own <\/span>Upchuck<\/b><\/a> headlined <\/span>Normaltown Music Festival at Athentic Brewing in \u201cClassic City\u201d Athens, Georgia. The band delivered an intense set featuring recognizable favorites like \u201cFacecard\u201d alongside new tracks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lead vocalist Kalia \u201cKT\u201d Thompson commanded the venue with a compelling vocal performance and magnetic stage presence. Midway through the performance, Thompson stepped offstage to let drummer Chris Salado take the lead, keeping the energy consistent. Before the finale, Thompson hopped the barricade to join the crowd. While dragging the microphone into the center of the pit, Upchuck delivered a staggering conclusion to the night.<\/span><\/p>\n

Upchuck released their single \u201cLast Breath\u201d in February, following a guest appearance by lead vocalist Thompson alongside Josh Scogin (of The Chariot). The duo joined Hayley Williams<\/a> during the second night of her sold-out Atlanta double header to perform her hit, \u201cParachute.\u201d These milestones follow a steady rise for the band, who have previously toured with heavyweights such as Amyl and the Sniffers<\/a> and Soul Glo.<\/span><\/p>\n

The lineup of Normaltown Music Fest featured a diverse selection of regional talent, including the noise rock of Johnny Falloon, punk-inspired trio Violent Violet, and pop-rock mainstays Schmooze.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now in its fourth year, the festival serves as a blueprint for community-driven events. Organized by Athentic Brewing Company, Athens Resonates, Aubrey Entertainment, and Ashthrone Booking, this year\u2019s proceeds support local nonprofits Nu\u00e7i\u2019s Space, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Athens, and Love.Craft Athens.<\/span><\/p>\n

SEE UPCHUCK ON TOUR:
<\/strong>5\/2 \u2013 Baltimore, MD \u2013 Union Craft Brewing
5\/4 \u2013 Richmond, VA \u2013 The Broadberry
5\/5 \u2013 Charleston, SC -Music Farm
5\/6 \u2013 Atlanta, GA \u2013 Variety Playhouse
5\/7 \u2013 Jackson, MS \u2013 Duling Hall
6\/5 \u2013 Savannah, GA \u2013 Starland Yard
6\/25 \u2013 Heidelberg, Germany \u2013 Metropolink Commissary
6\/27 \u2013 Manchester, United Kingdom \u2013 Outbreak Fest 2026
6\/28 \u2013 London, United Kingdom \u2013 OSLO LONDON
6\/29 \u2013 Bristol, United Kingdom \u2013 UPCHUCK
7\/2 \u2013 Belfort, France \u2013 Les Eurock\u00e9ennes 2026
7\/3 \u2013\u00a0 Zurich, Switzerland \u2013 BOGEN F
8\/14-16 \u2013 Buena Vista, CO \u2013 King Gizzard\u2019s Field of Vision 2026
8\/29 \u2013 Torremolinos, Spain \u2013 Canela Party 2026<\/p>\n

KEEP UP WITH UPCHUCK: <\/b>Spotify<\/span><\/a> \/\/ <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a> \/\/ <\/span>Youtube<\/span><\/a> \/\/ <\/span>Website<\/span><\/a>
KEEP UP WITH JOHNNY FALLOON: <\/b>Spotify<\/span><\/a> \/\/ <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a> \/\/ <\/span>Youtube<\/span><\/a> \/\/ Bandcamp<\/a><\/span>
KEEP UP WITH VIOLENT VIOLET: <\/b>Spotify<\/span><\/a> \/\/ <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a> \/\/ Bandcamp<\/a><\/span>
KEEP UP WITH SCHMOOZE: <\/b>Spotify<\/span><\/a> \/\/ <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a> \/\/ <\/span>Youtube<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

All photos and coverage by AG Lopez:<\/b> Website<\/a> \/\/ <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a> \/\/ <\/span>E-mail<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n