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Aziz Ansari to Return to Nashville | May 15 @ TPAC
Quietly announced earlier this week, comedian Aziz Ansari will return to Nashville this spring for a performance at TPAC‘s Andrew Jackson Hall on May 15 as part of his new “Modern Romance” tour. The show will take place almost exactly one year after Ansari’s surprise midnight set at Third Man Records’ Blue Room, during which the Parks & Recreation star workshopped material…
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Bonnaroo’s Roo Clues ’14: Number 9 & 10
We let our Roo Clue solvin’ slip a little once again this week, so we’re back today with a double helping. Can you believe we’re almost there? In less than two weeks, Bonnaroo will reveal their full 2014 lineup! This year’s Roo Clues, which are all Instagram-based, have been getting slightly harder each week, and the latest, #9 and #10,…
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Bonnaroo’s Roo Clues ’14: Number 7 & 8
We let our Roo Clue solvin’ slip a little once again this week, so we’re back today with a double helping. Can you believe we’re almost there? In just a few short weeks, Bonnaroo will reveal their full 2014 lineup! This year’s Roo Clues, which are all Instagram-based, have been getting slightly harder each week, and…
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[REVIEW] Pixies w/ Cults | 2.2.14 @ The Ryman Auditorium
Pixies w/ Cults The Ryman Auditorium; Nashville, TN February 2, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Though their pivotal role in influencing an entire shift in musical paradigm is undeniable, Boston’s the Pixies have, over the years, developed something of a frustrating reputation for being an inconsistent live act. As someone who has…
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Blank Range Win First Road to Bonnaroo
Local rockers Blank Range won last night’s inaugural 2014 Road to Bonnaroo competition, making them, technically, the only act officially confirmed so far for this year’s fest. They also marked the only group to rank among the top three in both judge and fan votes. Though Shy Guy and The Wans gave them a run for their money, Meth Dad owned the night…
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Waterfall Wash Release Debut Single, “Landmark”
They might have just released their debut single, “Landmark,” but if the name Waterfall Wash sounds incredibly familiar, it’s because we’ve been keeping you in the loop about these guys for well over a year now- and not just because the lineup includes No Country alum Andrew Johnson; we’re genuinely huge fans. Whether it’s been at East Nashville…
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*repeat repeat Premiere New Single “Chemical Reaction”
Nashville’s *repeat repeat have premiered a brand new single, “Chemical Reaction,” ahead of their debut full-length. The official album announcement will arrive Feb. 12, along with pre-sales, and we suspect a show announcement won’t be far behind. For now, you can stream “Chemical Reaction” after the jump, and snag a copy on iTunes if you dig…
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[Show Reminder] Don’t Miss Pixies w/ Cults | TONIGHT @ The Ryman
Over the past few months, we’ve told you about the Pixies‘ performance at The Ryman, and brought you news about new music videos, lineup changes, record releases, and more from the Boston alt-rock pioneers. We’ve been looking forward to this one for so long, it felt like the day would never come, but tonight, Feb. 2, is the night!…
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[REVIEW] AFI | 1.25.14 @ Marathon Music Works
AFI w/ Youth Code, Coming Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN January 25, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Aashish Lamichhane. 2014 is a weird year to be AFI. The California rockers, whose full name is A Fire Inside, have gone through many metamorphoses in their nearly two and a half decade career, notably…
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The 1975 Premiere “Settle Down” Video | Catch Them May 15 @ Marathon Music Works
The seemingly unstoppable force that is England’s The 1975 first announced a Nashville show back in November, then planned to be at Exit/In, before upgrading to Marathon Music Works amidst a massive sea of buzz. That show, which will take place May 15, is still on track to sell out, so if you have any interest in attending, you’d…