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Maggie Chapman Gets Patriotic With “Wonder Woman”
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Since we’re Americans, we can never get enough of grilling out, fireworks and songs about how awesome our country is. Released on July 4th, Maggie Chapman’s “Wonder Woman” gets patriotic with feel-good American imagery. The Nashville based songwriter says, “For a long time, I’d been wanting to write an anthemic, motivational song for girls.…
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Gardens & Villa Share “Domino” Music Video | Playing The High Watt Sept. 30
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We may be decades removed from California’s hippie movement, but Santa Barbara’s Gardens & Villa bring the peace and love with a fresh dose of synths and flute. They just announced a show at The High Watt on September 30, and dropped a new music video. The flute-driven earworm for single “Domino” would make…
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[Ticket Giveaway] Phantogram w/ Bad Things | 7/2 @ Marathon Music Works
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Much to our pleasure, there’s been a ton of indie pop/R&B genre crossovers going on this past year. Though not new to the scene, Phantogram is one of the movement’s top players. They’re heading our way on Wednesday, July 2nd at Marathon Music Works. Synthrock group Bad Things will open up the evening. We’re…
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[Preview] Sharon Van Etten w/ Jana Hunter | TONIGHT @ Exit/In
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It feels good to feel bad. That’s what listening to Sharon Van Etten often elicits. But her latest release, Are We There, steadies and grounds rather than pulling us too far down. It’s a subtle but significant touch, and Sharon Van Etten will show Nashville herself tonight at the Exit/In with Jana Hunter. Tickets are…
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Jacob Thomas Jr. Kicks Off Four Week Residency at The 5 Spot Tonight
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There’s always a story in the way a man stoically rides a horse and stares at those below him. Well, we can’t think of many times where that’s happened to us in real life, except maybe when we are slightly too intoxicated on Broadway. But with one look at Jacob Thomas Jr., you’ll know he won’t…
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[Preview] Joseph LeMay Album Release Show w/ Charlie Whitten, Lilly Hiatt & Matt Reid | TONIGHT at The Basement
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Ever wonder what it’s like to patch up an old double-wide trailer, move in and make a record? Songwriter Joseph LeMay did just that for his new album, Seventeen Acres. Joseph will share the songs that came out of the experience tonight at The Basement. The show starts at 9PM for a mere $5.…
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JAMRA Dusts Off “Old Shoes” in New Video
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If you miss all the swooning over Lana Del Rey’s sold-out Ryman show from earlier this month, new local artist JAMRA will reignite those vibes for you. JAMRA, full name Christine Jamra, shares a lower range with Del Rey, along with a love for pairing smart beats with moody instrumentation. We don’t know much…
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Pale Houses Release Video for “Wayward Sire”
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Local indie rock pros Pale Houses recently dropped a video for their single “Wayward Sire.” The song soundtracks a seriously distraught sire and siren. The two wander aimlessly in search of a happy ending at the Inglewood Motel. The track’s clean production and emotional lyrics complement director Seth Graves’ stark visuals and smokey world.…
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[Preview] Cardboard Kids Album Release Show w/ Golden Youth, Lenachka & Poema | TONIGHT @ The High Watt
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If you like to bob and pogo a bit while listening to upbeat music, The High Watt is basically turning into a bounce castle tonight. Alt-rock band Cardboard Kids are celebrating their new album release for Echo Boomer. They’re bringing along plenty of melodically talented friends, including Golden Youth, Lenachka, and Poema. This one has the…
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Sharon Van Etten Premieres Video for “Every Time The Sun Comes Up” | Playing Exit In 6/21
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Sharon Van Etten is hard at work prepping the follow-up to 2010’s Tramp. To pick up steam for the May 27th release of the new LP, entitled Are We There, Van Etten released a video for the gorgeous crooner “Every Time The Sun Comes Up.” In the video, an aging horror TV host struggles with a case…