Back on a prolific tear as a solo artist, after several years of various collaborations and band reunions, renowned indie/folk singer-songwriter Conor Oberst is set to return to Nashville for the fourth time in just as many years on Oct. 13, to play Marathon Music Works with Tim Kasher (Cursive, The Good Life) and Frances Quinlan (Hop Along). After releasing his most stripped-down…
Breakout local grunge pop group Bully recently announced that their highly-anticipated sophomore LP and first release for Sub Pop is slated to drop on Oct. 20. Dubbed Losing, along with news of the album came a manic and ferocious lead single, “Feel the Same,” as well as a winter tour announcement, which includes three nights at Mercy Lounge, on Dec.…
Returning to Nashville for the first time in a couple of years, in support of their excellent recent fourth LP, Expect the Best, New York/Washington indie rockers Widowspeak are slated to headline The High Watt on Oct. 6, with support from Chicago garage rock up and comers Clearance and local favorites Sad Baxter. A stacked and diverse sampling of three exciting and eclectic…
After a bit of a break from music throughout the ’00s, eccentric, eclectic British glam rock icon Adam Ant mounted a comeback a few years ago, complete with the release of his sixth solo album and first in almost two decades, Adam Ant Is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner’s Daughter, in 2013. Since then,…
We’ve been buzzing about it for months, and the week has finally arrived, as we prepare to head to Franklin’s Park at Harlinsdale this weekend, Sept. 23 & 24 for the third annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival. We had a blast at years one and two, and thanks to an impressive lineup, even more buzz, and one high-profile new…
We’ve been buzzing about it for months, and the week has finally arrived, as we prepare to head to Franklin’s Park at Harlinsdale this weekend, Sept. 23 & 24 for the third annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival. We had a blast at years one and two, and thanks to an impressive lineup, even more buzz, and one high-profile new…
As we announced earlier this year, polarizing yet brilliant, eclectic singer-songwriter and multi-instumentlaist Joshua Tillman, who’s found something of cult-like fame since conceiving his Father John Misty persona and musical vehicle five years ago, is set to play The Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 26 in support of his phenomenal and transcendent third LP, Pure Comedy. Unsurprisingly, tickets to Father John’s Ryman debut-…
We’ve been buzzing about local rocker J. Marco for a awhile now, and even invited him to play our Acme showcase series earlier this year. Though he’s been a fixture in the Nashville scene for a minute, previously fronting New City Savages after relocating to Music City from Massachusetts, his introduction for many likely came from last…
Returning to Nashville for the first time in two years, thanks to the fine folks at Communion, Brooklyn indie/chamber pop outfit San Fermin are out in support of their gorgeous, personal, and layered new album, Belong. Renowned for their engaging and lush live show, the eight-piece group are slated to return to Exit/In on Sept. 28, with support from likeminded…
Formed in 1990 in New York City, Quicksand are something of modern legends in the post-hardcore scene, and, though they might not quite have the name recognition of peers like Fugazi or Helmet, the two full-lengths released during their five-year initial run have maintained cult status, and have had immeasurable influence on decades of younger bands…