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Indie Rock Legends Pavement Play First Nashville Shows in 32 Years, July 27 & 28 at The Ryman
Though never the mainstream superstars of some of their ’90s rock peers, California-formed Pavement are, arguably, the decade’s most influential and iconic indie band, whose prolific yet brief decade-long initial run helped shape modern indie rock in immeasurable ways. Formed in 1989, initially as a studio project (they’d fill out their ranks and become…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Pavement w/ Soccer Mommy | July 28 @ The Ryman
Though never the mainstream superstars of some of their ’90s rock peers, California-formed Pavement are, arguably, the decade’s most influential and iconic indie band, whose prolific yet brief decade-long initial run helped shape modern indie rock in immeasurable ways. Formed in 1989, initially as a studio project (they’d fill out their ranks and become…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Kurt Vile and the Violators w/ Being Dead | July 18 @ The Ryman
Hailing from Philadelphia, indie rocker Kurt Vile spent a couple of decades properly honing his earnest, lo-fi sound before rising to fame, first gravitating towards music in his teens, writing on a gifted banjo, and distributing self-recorded bedroom tapes, before early years of bouncing around labels and organically growing a modest following. After a couple years…
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PHOTOS: Cage the Elephant w/ Dexter and The Moonrocks | 6.5.26 @ rocknite at JBJ’s
rocknite: Cage the Elephantw/ Dexter and The MoonrocksJBJ’s; Nashville, TNJune 5, 2026 Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship As we previewed last week, monthly alt rock showcase series rocknite just threw their biggest Nashville event yet, trading their usual local and up-and-coming artist event at Skinny Dennis for a massive, three-stage takeover of JBJ’s downtown in…
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Buzzworthy Art Rockers The Last Dinner Party Make Nashville Debut, Tonight, June 10, at The Pinnacle with Automatic
Boasting a sound that channels era-spanning art rock, hook-laden indie rock, and maximaist and baroque indie pop, breakout London-based group The Last Dinner Party have been a captivating new fixture in the rock scene since first capturing our attention with fantastic debut single “Nothing Matters,” in 2023, followed by acclaimed debut album, Prelude to…
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No Country’s Guide to Bonnaroo 2026: Nashville Roundup
Bonnaroo week is upon us! A festival that feels like it’s ever evolving, this is a pivotal year for ‘Roo, which will see some significant changes after last year’s unfortunate rainout, including infrastructure improvements, a scaled-back capacity, and a smaller lineup (particularly on Thursday). We’ll have to wait until we’re on the farm to feel…
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No Country’s Guide to Bonnaroo 2026: 15 Must-See Sunday Performances
Bonnaroo week is upon us! A festival that feels like it’s ever evolving, this is a pivotal year for ‘Roo, which will see some significant changes after last year’s unfortunate rainout, including infrastructure improvements, a scaled-back capacity, and a smaller lineup (particularly on Thursday). We’ll have to wait until we’re on the farm to feel…
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No Country’s Guide to Bonnaroo 2026: 20 Must-See Saturday Performances
Bonnaroo week is upon us! A festival that feels like it’s ever evolving, this is a pivotal year for ‘Roo, which will see some significant changes after last year’s unfortunate rainout, including infrastructure improvements, a scaled-back capacity, and a smaller lineup (particularly on Thursday). We’ll have to wait until we’re on the farm to feel…
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No Country’s Guide to Bonnaroo 2026: 20 Must-See Friday Performances
Bonnaroo week is upon us! A festival that feels like it’s ever evolving, this is a pivotal year for ‘Roo, which will see some significant changes after last year’s unfortunate rainout, including infrastructure improvements, a scaled-back capacity, and a smaller lineup (particularly on Thursday). We’ll have to wait until we’re on the farm to feel…
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No Country’s Guide to Bonnaroo 2026: 8 Must-See Thursday Performances
Bonnaroo week is upon us! A festival that feels like it’s ever evolving, this is a pivotal year for ‘Roo, which will see some significant changes after last year’s unfortunate rainout, including infrastructure improvements, a scaled-back capacity, and a smaller lineup (particularly on Thursday). We’ll have to wait until we’re on the farm to feel…