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Don’t Miss Nectar, Cash Basket, Butthole, & Pumpkinseed | TONIGHT @ The Cobra
Originally formed as a side project for frontperson Kamila Glowacki, an outlet for songs that didn’t quite fit for the more punk-rooted bands in the Champaign-Urbana, Illinois DIY scene she was a part of, Nectar has since blossomed into a full-fledged group of its own. After a few early tapes and singles, the Illinois up…
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TWiN | This Weekend in Nashville | April 20-22
While Vandy’s annual festival this weekend may claim the name, it always feels like Record Store Day is an official Rite of Spring, and Nashville, being the music city that it is, puts on some serious big boy pants to blow this event out in epic style. We have a…
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No Country’s Guide to Record Store Day 2018: Where to Go, Who to Watch, What to Buy
What started as an annual celebration of all things vinyl, marked largely by niche indie releases and celebrating independent stores which may have retail display stands, has ballooned to become a cultural phenomenon, now in its eleventh year, known as Record Store Day. Set to take place this Saturday, April 21,…
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Catch Microwave Mountain’s Cassette Release Show w/ Gravity Thong & H.A.R.D. | TONIGHT @ The Cobra
We gave you the heads up on this one last week, when we premiered the band’s new music video, but now the day has finally come, and Microwave Mountain are poised to celebrate the release of their cassette-only sophomore album, Sick Licks, thanks to the fine people at Cold Lunch Recordings. With…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Japanese Breakfast w/ Snail Mail | April 28 @ Exit/In
A fast rising, critically beloved indie rock talent, Japanese Breakfast is the solo moniker of Oregon rocker Michelle Zauner. Though her turn as a solo artist was prompted by sad circumstances, the last few years have seen Michelle blossom as an earnest, complex, and incredible songwriting talent, with two wonderful and well-reviewed LPs to her…
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Grimey’s to Relocate to East Nashville This Fall, The Basement to Remain Through 2019
As you may recall, beloved local record shop (and perhaps the most famous spot to buy wax in Music City) Grimey’s gave us a bit of a scare when, in 2016, it was revealed that the owners of their building were aggressively pursuing a sale. After a bit of a public outcry from…
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Don’t Miss Durand Jones & The Indications w/ Alanna Royale | TONIGHT @ The Basement East!
Despite meeting at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, the story of Durand Jones & The Indications is an unlikely one. Originally planned as a one-off to explore the band’s love of soul music, they recorded demos in makeshift home studio, with a whopping $450 budget, and a toy karaoke…
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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] Amy Darling Makes Electrifying Debut with “Rock’n’Roll Woman” ft. Blackfoot Gypsies
On her debut single, “Rock’n’Roll Woman,” it feels only fitting that local rocker Amy Darling would team up with the Blackfoot Gypsies, whose own brand of retro rock flair and flashy, old school cool not only matches her own, but also serves as an accessible introduction. Set to officially drop Friday, April 20, we’re…






