Fresh off the release of his sophomore solo LP, Tied to a Star, J Mascis, best known for fronting influential rock group Dinosaur Jr, makes his return to Nashville tonight at Exit/In for the first time in a decade. One of indie rock’s most celebrated and influential performers, getting a chance to catch J solo is extra special, since it’s…
It’s been eight years since iconic synth pop duo Erasure last performed in Nashville, and over 25 years since their first (and only other) Music City outing, with Duran Duran. So, if you were on the fence about their performance next week, Oct. 8, at War Memorial Auditorium, keep that in mind; it could be a decade or…
Ahead of the Nov. 11 release of their sophomore EP, Prefer You, Nashville’s TWICEYOUNG, who we first told you about earlier this month, have premiered a new music video for lead single “Uncover” (via Noisey). We’re really digging the trio’s sound, and this cinematic, Roland Bingaman directed video only helps enhance the track. Watch below!
Tonight, for the first time ever, indie rock supergroup Broken Bells are set to perform in Nashville, and at The Ryman Auditorium no less; not a bad debut. We gave you the scoop about this one when it was announced, shortly after the duo, comprised of The Shins’ James Mercer and superproducer/Gnarls Barkley member Dangermouse, wowed us with their…
First announced back in the spring, The War on Drugs‘ upcoming Oct. 13 show at Marathon Music Works has been one of our most-anticipated performances of 2014, which is why we haven’t been able to shut up about it. Centered around indie extraordinaire Adam Granduciel, the group put out an incredible new release, Lost in the Dream, back in March,…
Alright, alright, we know fall just started, but, if you’re the type who likes to plan ahead, we’ve got one hell of a Valentine’s Day (that’s Feb. 14) show option for you. On the heels of a recent opening spot with Old Crow Medicine Show at Fontanel (and following a headliner earlier this year at Cannery), folk/alt-country…
If you’ve been keeping up, then you already know that Nashville’s own JEFF the Brotherhood are set to release a new EP of covers, Dig the Classics, in just a few short days, Sept. 30, via Warner Bros. And, as bands are wont to do, the duo have been unveiling tracks through different outlets ahead, in order…
Our fall calendar is filling up fast, and more great shows also means more great ticket giveaways! The latest, a performance we told you about earlier this summer, is tUnE-yArDs‘ upcoming Oct. 9 performance at Marathon Music Works with James Tillman; a show we’ve been hotly anticipating ever since its announcement. Read on for more about both acts, and find…
By now we hope you’ve heard, our live events production wing, No Country Presents, has taken up residence at Lower Broadway’s hippest new restaurant, lounge, retail, and event space, Acme Feed & Seed, where we’ve been bringing you a weekly, FREE, Tuesday night showcase, featuring some of our favorite emerging local talent. The curated showcase runs from 7:30 to…
As we told you in August when they premiered an incredible Pete & Pete inspired music video for new single “Platinum Girls,” Nashville rock masters Diarrhea Planet intend to release a new track each month leading up to their forthcoming EP, Aliens in the Outfield, due out Nov. 18 via Infinity Cat. September’s entry has now arrived, via Guitar…