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The Decemberists to Play The Ryman April 13
After a nearly three year hiatus, which allowed members some time to pursue other projects, Portland indie folk outfit The Decemberists recently re-emerged with news of a new album, What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World, due out Jan. 20, and a new single, “Make You Better.” As well-rested bands with new releases are wont to do,…
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Gang of Four, What’s Left of Them Anyway, to Play Mercy Lounge March 14
Perhaps the single most criminally under-appreciated post-punk band in regards to their influence on the movement, UK rockers Gang of Four have been active off and on since 1977, famously and most prominently reuniting with their original, seminal lineup a decade ago. And, while members have ebbed and flowed, the team of vocalist Jon King…
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Watch Echmosmith Perform on ‘Fallon’ Ahead of Feb. 12 3rd & Lindsley Show
We often warn you that shows will sell out, and, still, a portion of people don’t buy their tickets early, and are disappointed when show time rolls around. So, let us reiterate: breakout pop rock sibling act Echosmith are returning to 3rd & Lindsey on Feb. 12 with The Colourist, and it will absolutely sell out. How do we know this? Well, aside the…
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Don’t Miss HalfNoise (Album Release Show) w/ Boys On The Radio & Kid Runner | TONIGHT @ The High Watt
One of Nashville’s best-kept secrets, indie pop artist HalfNoise, recently dropped his debut full-length, Volcano Crowe, and, TONIGHT, he’s celebrating with a release show at The High Watt. With support from Boys and the Radio and Kid Runner, this is surely going to be one of the weekend’s best happenings, and, we’re told, it’s on track to sell out. Grab your…
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[REMINDER] Don’t Miss Jenny Lewis w/ Waxahatchee | Nov. 15 @ Marathon Music Works
Six years. That’s how long it’s been since indie pop songstress Jenny Lewis last played a proper solo date in Nashville. She blew us away this summer at Forecastle Fest in Louisville, and her latest release, The Voyager, is a contender for our favorite of the year, so understandably, we were disappointed when Lewis wasn’t on the…
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REVIEW: Interpol | 11.11.14 @ Marathon Music Works
Interpol w/ Hundred Waters Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN November 11, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). After a two and a half year hiatus from performing, New York post-punk revivalists Interpol reawakened earlier this year, diving back into things headfirst with a new album, El Pintor, and extensive world tour plans. For their first Nashville…
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Reunited Rockers Copeland to Play Mercy Lounge Feb. 4
After an extended hiatus, which saw members go on to pursue various other projects, Florida indie rockers Copeland surprised fans with the announcement of a reunion and upcoming fifth album, Ixora, earlier this year! The record, which marks the group’s first new release in six years, will arrive Nov. 24, and the band have begun announcing shows…
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Cherub Announce Feb. 7 Marathon Music Works Show, Premiere “Strip to This” Video
Local electro rock duo Cherub have had one hell of a year, including a spot at Bonnaroo, television appearances, and the release of a fantastic sophomore album, Year of the Caprese. Continuing that momentum, the band have just announced a 2015 U.S. tour, with support from Mystery Skulls and ForteBowie. The run will bring the group home to Nashville on Feb.…
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REVIEW: Mastodon w/ Gojira | 11.6.14 @ Marathon Music Works [PHOTOS]
Mastodon w/ Gojira, Kvelertak Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN November 6, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Shayne Garcia. Of the many, many genres of music we cover and the varied and talented acts we often post about, metal, is, perhaps, one of the most underrepresented scenes. That’s not strictly a “what’s…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] GWAR w/ Corrosion of Conformity & American Sharks | Dec. 2 @ Exit/In
We told you awhile back that legendary costumed performance art/metal group GWAR had inducted a new frontwoman, Vulvatron, to help replace their former singer Oderus Urungus, who passed away abruptly earlier this year. To prove that they mean to carry on at full capacity, the band are out on a tour, playing slightly smaller rooms than…