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REVIEW: Ethel Cain | 5.1.26 @ FirstBank Amphitheater
Ethel Cainw/ 9MillionFirstBank Amphitheater; Franklin, TNMay 1, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain One of the most unique, conceptual, and fiercely beloved artists making music today, Ethel Cain (the musical alter ego and thematic invention of artist Hayden Anhedönia) broke out to widespread acclaim with 2022 debut LP Preacher’s Daughter, and has become of the…
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Celebration, Vulnerability, and Truth to Power – Hayley Williams Makes Profound, Guest-Filled Solo Hometown Debut at Ryman Auditorium Residency
Hayley Williamsw/ Water from Your EyesThe Ryman Auditorium; Nashville, TNApril 25, 27, & 28 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Zachary Gray, courtesy of the artist. It’s been nearly six years since Hayley Williams would’ve played Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl- then a brand new venue- on what was supposed to be her first-ever solo tour,…
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Bonnaroo 2026 Artist Spotlight: Hot Mulligan
Bonnaroo Artist | Hot MulliganBonnaroo History | NewbieStage & Time | Friday | This Tent | 9:30-10:30pm Like we’ve been doing for many years now, we’re making it our mission to help you get acquainted with many of our favorite acts from Bonnaroo‘s 2026 lineup. A pivotal year for the fest, this summer’s ‘Roo will see some significant changes…
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REVIEW: Baby Keem | 4.18.26 @ Marathon Music Works
Baby KeemMarathon Music Works; Nashville, TNApril 18, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain One of the most celebrated and creative hip hop fixtures of the decade, and an artist whose trajectory very much seems to be following in the footsteps of his legendary older cousin Kendrick, west coast rapper Baby Keem recently made a triumphant…
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No Country’s Guide to Record Store Day 2026: Where to Go, What to Buy, Who to See
What started in 2008 as an annual celebration of all things vinyl, marked largely by niche indie releases and celebrating independent stores, Record Store Day has ballooned over the years to become a cultural phenomenon, now bringing a massive number of new, collectible, and limited-edition releases and reissues from artists small and large, and…
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REVIEW: The Format | 4.3.26 @ The Ryman Auditorium [PHOTOS]
The Formatw/ Ben Kweller, Adult MomThe Ryman Auditorium; Nashville, TNApril 3, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Originally active from 2002 through 2008, Arizona indie duo The Format were, perhaps, one of the most under-appreciated bands of their era, responsible for two initial albums which have now become classics, and have…
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REVIEW: Paul McCartney | 11.6.25 @ The Pinnacle [PHOTOS]
Paul McCartneyThe Pinnacle; Nashville, TNNovember 6, 2025 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Despite performing thousands of concerts over the last 70 years, with and before The Beatles, Wings, and in his prolific solo career, the legendary Sir Paul McCartney only formally played Nashville for the first time in 2010, at Bridgestone…
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REVIEW: Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers | 10.22.25 @ The Ryman Auditorium [PHOTOS]
Bill Murray & His Blood Brothersw/ Dan Tyminski and Phillip LammondsThe Ryman Auditorium; Nashville, TNOctober 22, 2025 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. When I say Bill Murray, you probably think of his acting accomplishments- from SNL to iconic ’80s comedies to a turn to the dramatic in the ’90s and ’00s-…
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PHOTOS: TOPS | 10.9.25 @ Exit/In
TOPSw/ Starcleaner ReunionExit/In; Nashville, TNOctober 9, 2025 Photos by Ben Burton Montreal’s TOPS have been making great indie and soft rock and dream pop for nearly 15 years now, honing their earnest, accessible sound across five excellent- and perhaps somewhat under-appreciated, at least stateside- albums. The band recently returned to Nashville for the first…
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REVIEW: Alex G w/ Nilüfer Yanya | 10.4.25 @ The Ryman Auditorium [PHOTOS]
Alex Gw/ Nilüfer YanyaThe Ryman Auditorium; NashvilleOctober 4, 2025 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Ben Burton. Lo-fi indie rocker Alex G began releasing music in 2011, the same year No Country For New Nashville was founded, so he’s an artist we’ve always had a particular fondness for, as we’ve watched him grow from…