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Depending on how you listen to music, early bedroom pop releases are either thrilling or frustrating because you never quite know what direction an artist is aiming for. We’re in the former camp, so we’re excited to share pop R&B project Wheetay’s debut release. Songwriter and producer Thomas White kicks off the EP with…
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We’ve had an eye on the beloved Communion series in Nashville for a number of years now. Started in London in 2006 by members of Bears Den and Mumford and Sons, Communion began as a respectful, creative, and collaborative music showcase to spotlight up and coming artists in an often difficult and competitive environment. That…
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It’s been several years since when last brought you news from Canon Blue, the sweeping, electro-laced, etherial, indie/orchestral pop solo vehicle of local songwriter and producer Daniel James, but if you’re a regular reader, you’ve definitely seen James’ name elsewhere, especially in his long-time producer role with Zac Farro’s HalfNoise (who Daniel also recently joined…
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North Carolina based electro/indie pop duo turned international touring sensations Sylvan Esso dropped a bomb on April 28 with their highly acclaimed sophomore LP, What Now, and have been wowing crowds on the festival circuit for most of the summer. We also told you that the band are gearing up for a North American headlining run,…
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Garage rockers Faux Ferocious first pinged our radar with their 2015 debut on likeminded local label Infinity Cat, and have provided many a sore neck with their high energy shows around town in the years since. They returned last week to release their latest, self-titled 12″ EP (via Drop Medium Records), which sees the band…
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We’ve been keeping on an eye on Third Man Records signees Sun Seeker for well over a year now, since their strong first impression with excellent debut single “Georgia Dust.” The group will release their debut EP, Biddeford, this Friday, July 14, and are set to host a release show the same day at Third Man Records‘ Blue Room…
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Riding high on the early acclaim of her third full-length Sneaker Waves, which dropped July 7 via Modern Outsider Records, beloved East Nashville indie songwriter Tristen will perform tonight, July 13 at American Legion Post 82 along with a stacked cast of locals in support, for a special evening dubbed “Tristen the Night Away.” We already shared…
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In an effort to always keep you updated on the best local talent, we’ve got some big news from poppy, post-punk flavored singer-songwriter Jacob Disedare. You may recognize his work from previous posts, but now the local transplant is poised to release his new full-length, entitled How to Stop, this Friday, June 23. Even cooler news?…
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Providence, RI born, partially Nashville based rockers Deer Tick are back with their first release in nearly four years. The band will follow up the transformative 2013 release Negativity with two new records due out on Sept. 15. Deer Tick Vol. 1 will feature the edgy folk tinged, song driven style that first garnered…
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Formed just last year in nearby Murfreesboro, Pale Lungs have fast become one of our favorite rising acts to emerge from the the thriving local DIY scene (they’re also an instrumental part in helping grow the scene, as several members reside in and co-run house show space Dad’s Garage). With impressive dynamic range, the group, who…