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Bassist Jeremy Davis Exits Paramore
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In what should come as something of a shock to longtime fans of local rockers Paramore, bassist and founding member Jeremy Davis has exited the group, according to a statement from the band’s Facebook page: These last few years have held some of the most fulfilling moments we’ve had yet… as people, as friends, and…
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Brian Fallon Debuts New Solo Single “A Wonderful Life” | Catch Him Jan. 17 at City Winery!
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Earlier this year, beloved heartland punks The Gaslight Anthem announced that would be going on an indefinite hiatus, following the conclusion of a worldwide in support of their fifth album, Get Hurt. Almost immediately, prolific frontman Brian Fallon began work on his debut, full-length solo album, titled Painkillers and due out March 11 through Island Records. Produced…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Moon Taxi w/ All Them Witches | Dec. 31 @ War Memorial Auditorium
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For the last several years, local proggy, indie rockers Moon Taxi have been ringing in the new year with a hometown crowd, first at Marathon Music Works, and, beginning last year, at larger space War Memorial Auditorium. Continuing their annual New Year’s Eve tradition, the band will return once more, supported by like-minded local act All Them Witches, to help…
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Better Off Premiere Official Video for “Dresser Drawer”
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Earlier this year, breakout alternative/indie/emo infused outfit Better Off released what is, hands down, one of the best local (and national) records of the year, Milk. Helmed by producer Arun Bali (of Saves the Day fame and also Nashville based), the Equal Vision Records release showcases the group’s expanded range, eclectic musicianship, and matured thematic focus, helping them…
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Ra Ra Riot Premiere “Water” Video | Catch Them March 13 at Exit/In!
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As we told you last week, indie rockers Ra Ra Riot are set to return to Nashville March 13, for a performance at Exit/In in support of their upcoming fourth album, Need Your Light. The LP won’t arrive until Feb. 19, but lead single “Water,” featuring Vampire Weekend’s Rostam, is already burning up the blogosphere, and the band have just…
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Vans Warped Tour Returns to Nashville June 29
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Entering its 22nd consecutive year, premier summer traveling punk fest the Vans Warped Tour has unveiled its dates for 2016, once again returning to Nashville on June 29. This marks Warped’s third year back, after an extended absence from Music City, following the closure of the Starwood Amphitheatre. While only dates, not venues, have been announced at…
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Adele to Play Bridgestone Arena Oct. 15 & 16
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After breaking nearly every conceivable sales record with her new album 25, English soul singer Adele has finally announced the massive North American tour we’ve been eagerly awaiting for years. Set to kick off in the summer of 2016, the run will encompass a whopping fifty-six shows, at least two and as many as six in every…
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[REMINDER] Catch RDGLDGRN w/ Chancellor Warhol & Duckwrth | Saturday, Dec. 12 @ The Basement East
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The Nashville hip hop scene, both the local artists and the hip hop acts who pass through, often doesn’t get nearly enough credit for just how flourishing it is these days. We hope if you read this site, your musical tastes are eclectic, but, if you happen to stick more to the rock end of…
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2016 Grammy Nominations Announced, Nashville Artists Earn Nods
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Nominations for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards were announced this week, and, unsurprisingly, Nashville artists are strongly represented for yet another year. While local noms, per usual, skew strongly towards the mainstream country, gospel, americana, bluegrass, and Christian realm, we were very excited to see nods for The Dead Weather (among two other Third Man noms),…
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Cage the Elephant Return to The Basement East Dec. 19
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Another day, another exciting announcement from Cage the Elephant. The Nashville-based rockers, who drop their fourth album, Tell Me I’m Pretty, next week, on Dec. 18, are slated to return to intimate East side showspace The Basement East, where they played a surprise set earlier this year, on Dec. 19. Tickets are ON SALE NOW, so grab…