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CAPPA Returns with Downtempo New Single “In the Morning”
If you’ve been paying attention for the past few weeks, then you know that we’re totally enchanted by local indie pop singer CAPPA and her debut single and accompanying video, “Hush” (we previously described the hypnotic banger as “if Taylor Swift composed the soundtrack to Drive“). Ahead of her debut EP, the young singer, who formerly performed under her full…
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Bonnaroo Band of the Day: Glass Animals
Bonnaroo Artist | Glass Animals Bonnaroo History | Newbie Stage & Time | TBA As we’ve been doing for the past several years now, we’re making it our mission to help you get acquainted with as many bands as we can from Bonnaroo‘s impressive 2015 lineup. We’ll start from the bottom and work our way up, paying special attention to…
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Bonnaroo Comedian of the Day: Matt McCarthy
Bonnaroo Comedian | Matt McCarthy Stage & Time | TBA Bonnaroo has always been about more than just music, and nothing exemplifies that better than the impressive array of comedians the fest recruits for its Comedy Theatre each summer. The 2015 lineup is no exception, and, for the first time, we’ve decided to spotlight each performer individually…
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Mates of State to Play The High Watt July 6
Husband and wife duo Mates of State have been an important fixture in indie pop for over 15 years. And, while things have been a bit quiet for the group since the 2011 release of their last full-length, Mountaintops (save for a high-profile tour supporting The Postal Service in 2013), they’ve recently announced a greatest hits compilation, Greats, and…
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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] Beer Head Drop “Facts” Ahead of ‘Wait It Out’ EP
Based in Nashville and Springfield, MO, indie punk duo Beer Head are gearing up to release their debut EP, Wait It Out, April 12 via local tastemaking label More Than Me Records. In anticipation of the album (which you can pre-order here on cassette), we’re incredibly excited to bring you an exclusive premiere of opening track “Facts.” Channeling…
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Bob Mould to Play Solo Oct. 3 Show at City Winery
One of the most eclectic and influential figures in alternative rock (as well as punk and hardcore), Bob Mould has, for over 30 years, been an incredible fixture in the rock scene. The former Hüsker Dü and Sugar frontman has, since the mid-90s, found an unwavering and loyal fanbase with his solo music, and, in recent years,…
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St. Lucia to Play $3 Red Bull Sound Select Show April 9 at Acme
You surely know by now that each month Red Bull Sound Select has been teaming up with a local venue to present a curated, fantastic showcase, often a mix of local and national talent, for a generous $3 price tag. April’s edition is looking extra awesome, with headliners St. Lucia, the eclectic Brooklyn-based indie pop project helmed…
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Bully Premiere “Trying” Ahead of Debut LP
As we recently announced, Nashville grunge rockers Bully are set to release their debut full-length, Feels Like, June 23 through Columbia imprint StarTime International. Following ferocious first single “I Remember,” the group have just unveiled another new track, “Trying” (via Stereogum), which you may remember from those awesome live SXSW videos that dropped a few weeks back. Listen to…
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Watch JEFF the Brotherhood Perform Four Song, Cover Neil Young on KEXP
In support of their fantastic new album, Wasted on a Dream, Nashville garage rock duo JEFF the Brotherhood recently returned to famed Seattle station KEXP, where they chatted on air and performed live renditions of Dream tracks “Voyage into Dreams” and “Black Cherry Pie,” as well as their recently unveiled cover of Flower Travellin’ Band’s “Satori Part II” and new take…
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Tour de Fun 2015 Lineup Announced; Pujol, Ri¢hie, Idle Bloom, More to Perform
Entering into its fifth year, the annual Tour de Fun, a bike-centric, local music festival, which originated in Murfreesboro and moved last year to East Nashville, is set to return on Saturday, May 23. This year’s event will, for the first time, require a ticket, but, at only $10 until May 1, it’s a hell of a…