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Watch Mikky Ekko Perform “Riot” on ‘Letterman’
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Riding a wave of buzz surrounding the recent release of his debut album, Time, local singer-songwriter/producer turned Rihanna cohort and Grammy performer Mikky Ekko stopped by the Late Show with David Letterman last week to perform his latest single, “Riot.” We already predicated that 2015 would be a huge breakout year for the singer, and one national television appearance in…
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Watch Natalie Prass Duet with Ryan Adams, Perform on ‘Carson Daly’
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As we told you earlier this month, Nashville’s own Natalie Prass, who just released her amazing, self-titled debut album in January, is currently out on tour in Europe supporting Ryan Adams. When she returns stateside, Prass, who spent the better part of last performing as part of Jenny Lewis’s backing band, will also support Adams for his…
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PVRIS, Motion City Soundtrack, More Join 2015 Vans Warped Tour
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As we previously reported, the Vans Warped Tour is set to return to Nashville’s Tennessee State Fairgrounds once again this summer on July 1, and, every Wednesday for the next several months, they’re going to be announcing a new round of bands. As the weeks keep adding up, the list only gets more and more exciting, and joining the…
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alt-j Premiere “Pusher” Video Ahead of April 6 Show at Grand Ole Opry
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If you didn’t manage to win tickets to see alt-j at The Grand Ole Opry House with Tycho on April 6 in our recent giveaway, you’d better act fast; the group’s largest Music City show to date is nearly sold out! Riding high on the success of their impressive sophomore album, This Is All Yours, the English indie rockers just debuted a cinematic…
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Dreamers to Play The End March 9 with Born Cages
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A recent discovery of ours, Brooklyn’s Dreamers dropped their debut EP last fall, and are gearing up to release a full-length this summer, already being buzzed about by national press. Combining an affinity to grunge and garage rock, and incorporating elements of punk, pop, and psychedelic, the group’s sound is immediately striking, hypnotic, and infectious, and…
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Alabama Shakes to Return to ‘SNL’ Feb. 28
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Just over two years ago (wow, time flies), we were singing Alabama Shakes‘ praises for their top-notch debut on Saturday Night Live. Now, with a new album on the horizon (Sound & Color, out April 21 via ATO Records), a kickass new single (“Don’t Wanna Fight”), an upcoming slot at Bonnaroo, and more, the Shakes have…
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Death Cab For Cutie Debut “No Room in Frame” Lyric Video; Only a Few Tix Left for April 29 Ryman Show!
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As of writing, there are only seven single seats left for Death Cab For Cutie‘s April 29 show at The Ryman with The Antlers, so, before you read any further, head here NOW to grab one if you still need a spot. As we already explained, the group, rebounding from the recent departure of guitarist, producer, and founding member Chris…
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The Tallest Man on Earth to Play The Ryman May 27
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Swedish indie folk singer Kristian Matsson, better known by his stage name The Tallest Man on Earth, recently announced that his highly-anticipated followup to 2012’s There’s No Leaving Now will be called Dark Bird Is Home, and is set for release May 12 through Dead Oceans. The first single, “Sagres” (stream below), has us more than excited the LP, but…
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Sleater-Kinney Team Up with ‘Bob’s Burgers’ for Music Video, Appear on Nerdist Podcast
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It’s been an incredible reunion so far for indie punk trio Sleater-Kinney, whose first album in 10 years, No Cities to Love, dropped last month via Sub Pop. The group already released a super cool (and partially Nashville set), cameo-filled music video for the record’s title track, and, now, for latest single “A New Wave,” the…
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William Elliot Whitmore to Play Exit/In April 8
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For over 15 years, Iowa alt-folk singer-songwriter William Elliott Whitmore has been churning out some of the most underrated, heartfelt, and powerful releases in the underground scene. Building a fanbase organically from touring and good old fashioned word of mouth, and aligning himself with the punk community, Whitmore has gradually grown to become a more broadly…