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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] Molly Rocket Unveil Debut EP ‘More Than All This’
Earlier this year, we introduced you to rising local duo Molly Rocket with a premiere of their fun, subversive video for feminist party anthem “Friction (Dat Booty Doh).” Made up of singer Molly Balsam and drummer Atticus Swartwood, a pair of Wesleyan University graduates who relocated to Nashville to pursue music, the band mix elements of piano pop, soul, rock, and punk in…
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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] Benjamin Poss Unleashes Pop Flair with Debut LP ‘Brainwashed’
It’s been nearly a decade since Lady Gaga appeared in pop culture’s consciousness with debut album The Fame, featuring hits like “Just Dance and “Poker Face.” Since 2008, there’s been a crop of artists influenced by Gaga’s music, visual style and LGBT advocacy. 22 year old Benjamin Poss represents a vivid link between Gaga…
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Songwriter and Producer Wheetay Shares R&B Bedroom Recordings in Debut EP
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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The Weeks Curate Communion ft. Dan Luke & The Raid, The Medium, Junior Astronomers, & Maddie Medley | TONIGHT @ The Basement
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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Canon Blue Debuts “Beholden” Ahead of New LP ‘Lasso Yo’
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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Sylvan Esso to Release Live Sessions EP | Catch Them Sept. 22 @ The Ryman
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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Faux Ferocious Drop Edgy New Self-Titled EP | Catch Their Free Release Show Friday
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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[INTERVIEW] Sun Seeker Discuss Their Debut EP Ahead of July 14 Record Release Show @ Third Man Records
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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Tristen Celebrates Release of ‘Sneaker Waves’ Tonight at American Legion Post 82
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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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] Hear Jacob Disedare’s New LP ‘How to Stop’ Ahead of Its Release
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?…