The oft described as “hard to google” local rockers Music Band are prepping to release their debut LP, Wake Up Laughing, on April 1 via Infinity Cat. Given our affinity for their previously released EPs and our first listen to the new full length, this is one record that will be soaring to the top…
Two of our favorite up and coming acts, Boston indie rockers Speedy Ortiz and Philadelphia folk-tinged indie punks Hop Along have announced a co-headlining tour, which brings them back to Nashville on May 17 for a performance at Exit/In. Celebrating the release of last year’s fantastic third full-length, Foil Deer, Speedy Ortiz return after a headlining show at The End late last…
The anticipation is building around the release of Andrew Bird‘s album, Are You Serious, due out on April 1 on Loma Vista Recordings. We already brought you the single “Capsized,” and now you can check out a new track, “Left Handed Kisses,” featuring Fiona Apple loaning her vocal talents. If you have an extra 30…
We’ve been talking about the upcoming return of indie rockers Bronze Radio Return for a few weeks now, and the show is finally upon us. They are joined by folktronica outfit Howard at Mercy Lounge this Saturday, Feb. 27. If you haven’t already scored tickets to the show, you can do that right here,…
As we prepare for the onslaught of touring bands in the coming weeks through Nashville venues, the final weekend of February presents a reasonable showing of local and national acts to fix your musical fancy. Head below to check out our full rundown of the top shows that should be on your calendar for this…
We already told you that the beloved Road To Bonnaroo is over, but local bands still have a shot at playing Bonnaroo in the new and similarly named “The Road To Roo” competition. This year, the events will take place in multiple venues across Nashville, and will ultimately result in one winner from Nashville (unlike three winners from…
New band alert! Lawndry (formed from members of Sudonistas, Bad Cop, and Ascent Of Everest) recently pinged our radar with an advance listen of their upcoming self-titled debut EP, which is set to release on Feb. 25. If you are into laid back guitar driven indie rock, then you are going to be all over the…
It seems as though Nashville blew its proverbial load in that insane weekend of shows last week, but with the close to spring time temperatures this weekend, there will be plenty of need to get out of the house. Some of you have tickets to the sold out run of Chris Stapleton shows at…
Montréal based indie rockers Ought have announced a North American headlining tour in support of their latest release, Sun Coming Down, which dropped last fall on Constellation Records. This string of dates includes a Nashville show at the newly revamped 12th & Porter on May 23 with D.C. punks Priests. Ought first caught the attention…
Local label Palaver Records are launching a new arm, operating as Cold Lunch Recordings, which aims to specialize in the best of psych, garage, punk, desert, and all the other cool forms of rock that we embrace. To celebrate the launch, they’re taking over The 5 Spot tonight with some local blog faves, The JAG,…