
Feature by Caia Cupolo Before stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist James Eichman honed his craft in the background. For years, Eichman has been a familiar force within the city’s indie scene, supporting artists like Annie DiRusso, Hannah Cole, and Emma Ogier, as well as being a member…
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Foo Fightersw/ Queens of the Stone Age, Mannequin PussyNissan Stadium; Nashville, TNAugust 15, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. When alt rock legends Foo Fighters first announced their return to Nashville, on the Take Cover Tour at Nissan Stadium with Queens of the Stone Age and Mannequin Pussy, I knew it…
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My Chemical Romancew/ Pierce the VeilNissan Stadium; Nashville, TNAugust 13, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Bryce Hall, courtesy of the artist. In 2006, New Jersey alt rock, emo, pop punk, and post-hardcore outfit My Chemical Romance– who’d exploded to fame just a couple of years earlier with their breakout sophomore LP Three…
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Hilary Duffw/ La Roux & Jade LeMacAscend Amphitheater; Nashville, TNJuly 30, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Sophie Harris, courtesy of the artist. When Hilary Duff took the stage at her recent sold-out appearance at Ascend Amphitheater, it marked the beloved pop star and actor’s first Nashville performance in an unbelievable 22 years…

From Ashes to Neww/ ElijahThe Basement East; Nashville, TNJuly 27, 2026 Photos by Madison McDermott Out in support of their recent fifth album, Reflections, Pennsylvania nu metal and rap metal outfit From Ashes to New returned to The Basement East this week for a high-energy, electrifying, and communal performance for a sold out crowd!…
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Haute & Freddyw/ Rubin BrothersExit/In; Nashville, TNJune 7, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. At this point in my journey as a music fan and critic, I’ve probably seen thousands of live performances, so it’s exceedingly rare to attend a show that doesn’t remind me at least a bit of others.…

rocknite: Cage the Elephantw/ Dexter and The MoonrocksJBJ’s; Nashville, TNJune 5, 2026 Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship As we previewed last week, monthly alt rock showcase series rocknite just threw their biggest Nashville event yet, trading their usual local and up-and-coming artist event at Skinny Dennis for a massive, three-stage takeover of JBJ’s downtown in…

Bonnaroo week is upon us! A festival that feels like it’s ever evolving, this is a pivotal year for ‘Roo, which will see some significant changes after last year’s unfortunate rainout, including infrastructure improvements, a scaled-back capacity, and a smaller lineup (particularly on Thursday). We’ll have to wait until we’re on the farm to feel…

Bonnaroo week is upon us! A festival that feels like it’s ever evolving, this is a pivotal year for ‘Roo, which will see some significant changes after last year’s unfortunate rainout, including infrastructure improvements, a scaled-back capacity, and a smaller lineup (particularly on Thursday). We’ll have to wait until we’re on the farm to feel…

Bonnaroo week is upon us! A festival that feels like it’s ever evolving, this is a pivotal year for ‘Roo, which will see some significant changes after last year’s unfortunate rainout, including infrastructure improvements, a scaled-back capacity, and a smaller lineup (particularly on Thursday). We’ll have to wait until we’re on the farm to feel…