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[RIP] The Owl Farm Shuts Its Doors, Effective Immediately
Though it might not come as a shock to frequent DIY showgoers, Nashville’s premiere DIY, independent, all ages space, The Owl Farm, has shut its doors, effective immediately. We’ve been huge proponents of the venue for quite some time now, praising its ties to the punk scene and for creating an all ages environment where…
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Music on Television | 1.27-2.1
Late night programming is back in full swing, so welcome to Music on Television, a roundup of the best live performances each week on TV. Not only are we saving you time by wading through everything for you, but we also hope to help you discover some great up and coming bands, many of…
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Don’t Miss Back to Back Nashville Shows from Briar Rabbit | Jan. 27 & 28 @ The Basement
Unfamiliar with Chicago singer-songwriter Briar Rabbit? We bet you know a thing or two about his uncle, B.B. King. Though he takes a more straightforward pop approach than King (Rabbit is self-described as “thought-pop”), Briar channels his impressive knack for immersive, expertly crafted, and emotionally resonant compositions. Very much a unique performer in his own…
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Juicy J to Play Marathon Music Works March 23
Talk about a late career resurgence. Memphis rapper Juicy J first rose to fame as a founding member of hip hop collective Three 6 Mafia in the early ’90s, but, throughout the mid-00’s, had started fading a bit from recognition. That all changed a few years ago, when Juicy became a member of Wiz Khalifia’s Taylor…
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[REVIEW] John and Jacob, Los Cologones, & Sam Palladio | 1.19.14 @ 3rd & Lindsley
John and Jacob w/ Los Colognes, Sam Palladio 3rd & Lindsley; Nashville, TN January 19, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. I told you about Nashville by way of Alabama duo John and Jacob last month, when we helped announce their first-ever headlining local show. Not only that, but I brought you more…
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Don’t Miss Coin w/ Sol Cat & Phin | TONIGHT @ Exit/In
As we announced back when they premiered their awesome cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s classic “Cecelia,” Nashville synthpop act Coin will headline Exit/In tonight, Jan. 24, for their first local show of 2014. Coin have quickly become one of our favorite up and coming acts in town, and we’re told that they have all kinds of exciting announcements…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Manchester Orchestra, Balance & Composure, and Kevin Devine | May 31 @ Cannery Ballroom
As we told you last week, Atlanta indie rockers Manchester Orchestra are set to return to Cannery Ballroom on May 31, and they’re bringing some amazing other acts along: Balance & Composure and Kevin Devine & The Goddamn Band. The show, which is 18+ and starts at 8 p.m., is on sale now for just $19. However, we’ve got a few tickets…
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[RUMOR MILL] Lana Del Rey Recording in Nashville; Dan Auerbach Producing?
Lana Del Rey has been spending a lot of time in Nashville over the past few weeks. That much we know for sure. Why Music City, you ask? Well, according to our sources, the 27 year old songstress is hard at work in Dan Auerbach‘s Easy Eye Sound recording studio, and Auerbach himself is said…
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[REVIEW] Against Me! | 1.19.14 @ Mercy Lounge
Against Me! w/ The Sidekicks, The Shondes Mercy Lounge; Nashville, TN January 19, 2014 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. A transsexual frontwoman. A legendary punk drummer. A Swedish bassist who cut his teeth in the hardcore scene. These are just a few of the changes that have taken place within…
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Catch New Politics, Magic Man, & Sleeper Agent | TONIGHT @ Exit/In
Danish pop/rock group New Politics return to Nashville tonight at Exit/In, supported by electro-rockers Magic Man and semi-local alt-rock act Sleeper Agent. This will be New Politics’ first Music City show since their breakout 2013 release, A Bad Girl in Harlem, and since becoming the go-to opener for the high-profile likes of Fall Out Boy and Paramore. You can catch the…