Sad news smilers. Pop megastar Miley Cyrus, has, unfortunately, been forced to postpone her hometown performance, originally planned for tomorrow evening at Bridgestone Arena. The Bangerz singer has been hospitalized since earlier this week, after a severe reaction to a prescribed antibiotic, meant to treat a sinus infection. Cyrus, who has been expressing remorse and frustration to fans…
Vinyl Thief w/ Phin, INTL The High Watt; Nashville, TN April 11, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. After nearly a year away from performing in their home base of Nashville, electro-rock outfit Vinyl Thief made their triumphant return last week, supported by fellow locals INTL and Phin, to a commendably sold out room at The…
Australia’s Boy & Bear have announced a handful of summer U.S. tour dates, peppered in between festival appearances, and, lucky us, they’ll be stopping by Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley for a performance on June 24. Characterized by their folk-infused indie rock sound, with a unique emotional intensity and gorgeous ear for arrangements, Boy & Bear have achieved a commendable…
As we announced awhile back, Vacationer will be making a special stop at Nashville’s own 12th & Porter in just a couple of weeks, on April 29, along with Hellogoodbye. Since that announcement, some exciting news has come from the Vacationer camp. The long-awaited followup to their 2012 debut, Gone, which will be called Relief, is slated to drop on June 24.…
Although most of the chatter about Bonnaroo, especially around these parts, centers around its amazing lineup of musical artists, the fest offers so much more. Between artisans, vendors, activists, community, food and beer, film, dance, and, of course, comedy, ‘Roo is a full-fledged experience, and one that can be incredibly rewarding when you venture away from…
Morrissey‘s upcoming tenth full-length, World Peace Is None of Your Business, which we first told you about back in March, is now definitively slated for a July release through the singer’s new label home, Harvest Records. Recorded in France and produced by Joe Chiccarelli (The Strokes, The White Stripes, Young the Giant), the album serves as…
Since a somewhat shocking reformation in 2010, New York experimental rock pioneers Swans have been back in full force. Frontman/visionary Michael Gira said, at the time, “This is not a reunion. It’s not some dumb-ass nostalgia act. It is not repeating the past… I needed a way to move forward, in a new direction, and it just so…
Nashville snythpop darling Tristen has been nothing if not prolific in releasing music videos in support of her fantastic 2013 album, C A V E S. First came “No One’s Gonna Know,” followed by January’s “Cataylst,” both incredibly cinematic, narrative-focused, visual gems to behold. For her latest outing, the singer has paired up with Impose Magazine to premiere another new vid,…
We’ve been eagerly anticipating The Apache Relay‘s upcoming third album, ever since they announced its April 22 release date and dropped first single “Katie Queen of Tennessee” earlier this year. A music video followed, showcasing the group’s time recording the album, their third, at LA’s legendary Fairfax Recordings (Sound City). Most recently, Apahce released another…
Musical legend and former Beatle Paul McCartney has expanded his upcoming U.S. tour to include a summer stop in Music City, June 25 at Nashville’s own Bridgestone Arena. McCartney first played Nashville proper in 2010, also at Bridgestone, and famously headlined the nearby Bonnaroo festival last summer- a highlight of our year, and, well, lifetime. Sir Paul’s live show…