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PHOTOS: DWLLRS w/ thebandfriday & Beach Chapel | 7.29.26 @ Exit/In
DWLLRSw/ thebandfriday, Beach ChapelExit/In; Nashville, TNJuly 29, 2026 Photos by Madison McDermott Out in support of recent sophomore LP tell me when you’re older, SoCal alt/indie pop duo DWLLRS recently returned to Nashville to headline Exit/In, an upgrade from their last Music City performance early last year at adjacent, intimate venue The End. Openers…
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PHOTOS: From Ashes to New w/ Elijah | 7.27.26 @ The Basement East
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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REVIEW: Haute & Freddy | 6.7.26 @ Exit/In [PHOTOS]
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.…
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PHOTOS: Cage the Elephant w/ Dexter and The Moonrocks | 6.5.26 @ rocknite at JBJ’s
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…
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REVIEW: David Byrne | 5.9.26 @ Ascend Amphitheater [PHOTOS]
David ByrneAscend Amphitheater; Nashville, TNMay 9, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. As I learned when I was fortunate enough to witness his incredible American Utopia Tour eight years ago at The Ryman (or, really, the first time I saw his former band Talking Heads’ legendary concert film Stop Making Sense),…
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REVIEW: Florence + The Machine w/ CMAT | 5.2.26 @ Bridgestone Arena
Florence + The Machinew/ CMATBridgestone Arena; Nashville, TNMay 2, 2026 Review by Philip Obenschain It’s hard to believe it’s been 17 years since English indie rock outfit Florence + The Machine triumphantly arrived onto the scene with their incredible debut album Lungs, bringing a thoughtful, feminine, witchy, bold fusion of indie rock, art pop,…
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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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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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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…