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We’re barely halfway through October, and already New Year’s Eve is filling up fast. First, we told you about Old Crow Medicine show’s return the The Ryman for a two-night stand. Next, we brought word of a killer NYE show at Exit/In, featuring Diarrhea Planet, The Protomen, and more! Now, in keeping with tradition,…
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Nashville-based indie/electro pop singer Chelsea Lankes has returned with a new single, “Ghost,” her first since last year’s Ringing Bell EP. Like that EP, “Ghost” showcases Lankes’ dynamic range, pop sensibilities, smart lyricism, and impressive ear for composition, but is also a bit of a musical departure, or at least a logical progression. Set to appear on a…
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Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes joined My Morning Jacket, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs, the Antibalas horns, and The Roots to perform last week on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The supergroup played “Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am,” a Fela Kuti cover which Howard, MMJ, and Garbus also recently contributed to Red Hot + Fela, a benefit compilation album for…
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If it feels like folk/indie/performance art act Lord Huron were just in Nashville, it’s because they were- over the weekend at 3rd and Lindsley. And, not long before that, they performed at The Ryman, opening for alt-j. The group, a musical vehicle for singer-songwriter Ben Schneider and our former Bonnaroo Band of the Day, have certainly…
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JEFF the Brotherhood have been announced as the latest artist tapped to headline the monthly Red Bull Sound Select showcase series, Nov. 1 at Exit/In– one of our favorite spots to catch JEFF live. Joining the duo will be fellow Nashville acts Deluxin’ and Ri¢hie. Per the norm, admission is only $3, and Red Bull asks that you RSVP here to…
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Apologies for the lateness, but we still wanted to bring you your Weekly Recap fix, in case you missed anything last week on the site. First and foremost, everyone at No Country wants to extend a giant thank you to every single person who voted for us in this year’s Best of Nashville Reader’s…
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It’s been a decade since Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand first broke onto the scene, part of a wave of bands heralded as a rock and roll revival, with their breakout hit “Take Me Out.” Their latest album, Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action was just released over the summer. If you haven’t kept up with the group in…
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This Friday, the businesses and creative community of Marathon Village will play host to the coolest party in town. Dubbed the Engine Block Party, presented by Lightning 100, and celebrating the 100 years of Marathon Motor Works, the party will include live music, craft beer and spirits, a food truck court, and a neighborhood vendor village.…
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Nashville (by way of Mississippi) rockers The Weeks have announced not one, but TWO fall shows, back to back at Mercy Lounge. Presented by Lightning 100, “A Weekend with The Weeks” will take place Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23, featuring different supporting acts each night. Friday’s lineup will boast Sleeper Agent and Chrome Pony, while Saturday will feature Turbo Fruits and Buffalo Rodeo.…
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If you think you spot a familiar face above in Twin Forks– yep, that Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional (and Further Seems Forever) fame. If you’re expecting a Dashboard 2.0, however, you can forget it. A thoroughly new, refreshingly sincere, and sonically different act in every way, Twin Forks are firmly rooted in folk, Americana,…