
Though music has always been Bonnaroo‘s main attraction, the long-running Manchester, Tenn. fest has long had a broader reach, showcasing film, artisan vendors, food and drink, sports, activism, culture, and, of course, comedy. Typically, at least a few big name comedians are announced along with the initial festival lineup (often helping make the announcement, in many instances), but…
Since first forming just a few years ago, emo tinged indie rockers Young and Heartless have fast become one of the most promising bands to emerge from Pennsylvania’s rich punk scene, crafting a fantastic debut, 2014’s The Pull of Gravity, and even more resonate, earnest, and expansive followup, last year’s Stay Away. In their new video for latest…
Last week, we kicked off the 2017 season of our long-running showcase series at Acme Feed & Seed, introducing a new format that will include rotating DJ sets ahead of largely two-band bills going forward. And, while our first show of the new year was the typical downstairs, bi-weekly affair we’ve been running since 2014,…
As we announced late last year, rising Long Beach rapper Vince Staples, who made an early splash due to associations with Odd Future and Mac Miller, as well as his own trio Cutthroat Boyz, is set make his headlining Music City debut next month, March 7 at Marathon Music Works with Kilo Kish, on a tour he’s dubbing The Life Aquatic. Only…
With the goal of keeping their stellar momentum going from 2016 into 2017, middle Tennessee reggae rockers Roots of a Rebellion are hosting a killer night of music with the most irie vibes you’re likely to catch this far north of Jamaica. In celebration of the incomparable Bob Marley’s upcoming birthday (Feb. 6 to…
Premier local punk/indie/emo party Nashville Is the Reason is turning two, and they’re celebrating in style by hosting a Punk Rock Prom at The Basement East, expanding on their typical Pub side DJ night with a show in the main venue, boasting an all-star Smiths cover band called Louder Than Bombs (featuring members of Bayside, Saves The Day, and more) as well…
While the weather may not feel like it is already February, announcements are flooding the calendar for the spring touring season. That being said, we have plenty to choose from around town this weekend in Music City, at least until Super Bowl Sunday. We have a star studded visit from a Prairie Home Companion, a…
After a long and occasionally difficult process leading up to the release of their third album, last year’s Real Emotion, it seems like local indie rockers Paper Route are back to smooth sailing. The group have released a handful of well received singles and videos, they’ve been touring frequently, and their latest was met with critical acclaim; perhaps a…
Last month, beloved emo outfit Dashboard Confessional, who’ve become increasingly active in recent years after returning from a hiatus, announced a series of intimate shows at The Basement East, initially Feb. 21, 22, & 23, with outings on the 26 and 28 promptly added after the first three sold out immediately. Tacked onto the end of a tour which has sold out (much larger)…