Though they technically reformed last year after a three year hiatus, it feels like beloved west coast post-hardcore group Thrice are only just now staging their proper reunion, complete with a comeback album and their first run of club dates in years. Tonight, Sept. 29 at Cannery Ballroom marks the band’s first Nashville show in eight years, and,…
Back in the spring, we heard about continued sightings of acclaimed chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain, apparently in town to film an episode of his popular CNN show Parts Unknown, where he explores lesser known establishments, cuisine, and culture of cities around the world. This Sunday, the Nashville episode is finally set to air, and…
Photo via @djlord. Jack White’s performance alongside Yusaf/Cat Stevens at The Ryman wasn’t last night’s only high-profile local drop-in. Happening just a few blocks away, rap metal supergroup Prophets of Rage, made up of members of Rage Against the Machine, Public Enemy, and Cyprus Hill, welcomed a pair of local rockers of their own, Matt…
Via Instagram user @hauserpromo. Yusaf Islam, commonly known by his former/musical stage name Cat Stevens, and now frequently referred to as Yusaf/Cat Stevens, played his first Nashville show in 40 years last night at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Unsurprisingly, the iconic singer-songwriter delivered an epic, career-spanning set, and even invited out a few guests, one of…
Fueled by the success of last year’s Fools, Austin folk-tinged indie popsters Wild Child are set to return to Nashville, just a few months after an impressive opening spot at The Ryman with Dr. Dog, and after wowing us at this year’s Forecastle Fest, to headline Mercy Lounge tonight, Sept. 28 along with Susto and Dylan Pratt. Compelling live performers and a versatile, endlessly fun band, Wild…
Returning to Nashville for the third time in just as many years, and graduating from Exit/In to Marathon Music Works, and, now, The Ryman Auditorium, English indie rockers Glass Animals, who we loved this summer at Forecastle Fest, are back in town Nov. 27 in support of their incredible new sophomore effort, How to Be a Human Being. Formed…
Breakout local indie-electro duo Cherub are gearing up to release their highly-anticipated followup to buzzy 2014 LP Year of the Caprese, which helped catapult them to national fame, and has kept them busy with tours, festival appearances, collaborations, and more ever since. Dubbed Bleed Gold, Piss Excellence, Cherub’s latest record will arrive on Oct. 14, and so far the band…
Though Tampa, Florida’s Merchandise adopt a nearly impossible to pin down sound, rooted in pop, shoegaze, noise rock, and post-punk, their origins actually trace back to the punk and hardcore scene, adding a definite earnestness and aggression, if not directly inflicting what they’ve become, while still maintaining something of a cult following in the punk world.…
Reformed after a two year hiatus, and restored to their “classic” lineup with a great new EP in tow, hardworking jam band Perpetual Groove, known for their eclectic sound and amazing live show (complete with awesome lights), are back in Nashville for the first time in over three years this Friday, Sept. 30 at Marathon Music Works! With…
Fresh off a stellar outing at this weekend’s Pilgrimage Fest in Franklin, local country starlet Kacey Musgraves has announced a short run of fall dates in support of her upcoming debut Christmas album, A Very Kacey Christmas, due out Oct. 28, and featuring guests like Willie Nelson and Leon Bridges. The tour will return Musgraves to The Ryman…