Though plenty of rappers get labeled “alternative,” Danny Brown seems to embody the notion, growing, ever since the breakout success of 2011 sophomore effort XXX, to become one of the most interesting, critical beloved, and unpredictable forces in hip hop. Over the past several years, Danny has has helped bridge the gap between mainstream rap and the weirder,…
As we roll into Halloween weekend, it’s time to start looking ahead to November, and, with this in mind, it’s never too early to give thanks. That’s exactly what local reggae collective Roots of a Rebellion are trying to do on Nov. 4 at 12th and Porter. So be there, to celebrate life, community,…
It’s been over 40 years since Ian Hunter’s band, Mott the Hoople, originally broke up, but today Hunter is releasing solo material that’s as powerful and resonant as ever. In fact, many look at the work he’s crafted in the last decade as some of the best of his career. Tonight, Oct. 26, Hunter will…
Ever rising East Nashville alt-Americana songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan found considerable acclaim with the release of In The Blazes last year. Tasjan is set to follow that up with one of the most-anticipated records of the year in the Americana realm with Silver Tears, which drops via New West Records this Friday, Oct. 28. Singles have…
In support of her seventh studio album Doesn’t Have to Make Sense, lovably quirky and insightful songwriter Ingrid Michaelson is heading to The Ryman Auditorium for a headlining gig on Nov. 10. This time around, she’s bringing DIY indie pop outfit AJR along for a night of inspired and fun music. With hits like “The Way I…
On the heels of their highly-anticipated new album saintmotelevision, breakout LA indie rockers Saint Motel are set to return to Nashville for their first local headlining show in a few years tonight, Oct. 25 at Cannery Ballroom! Hailed for their immersive, cinematic, and artistic live show, Saint Motel are definitely best experienced live, and with buzzy group Hippo Campus and up and…
We’ve been hyping this one for a while, but tonight, Oct. 25 is the night world music inspired jam favorites Beats Antique bring their traveling caravan to Marathon Music Works. Helping in support are brass performers Too Many Zooz, and EDM producer Thriftworks. Music will start at 8 p.m. (doors at 7) and tickets to the…
Celebrating the release of their buzzworthy sophomore album The Ride, UK indie rockers Catfish and the Bottlemen return to Music City for the second time this year, and for their largest Nashville headlining show to date later this week, Oct. 27 (Editors note: Due to illness this show is rescheduled for Dec. 3. All tickets will be honored) at Marathon…
Are you a lover of all things that go bump in the night? Are you looking to make this year’s Halloween weekend extra memorably spooky? If so, then this is the ONLY show for you, as Marathon Music Works and Lightning 100 host Paranormal Rocktivity 2016, starring the funkiest undead band around, Here Come The Mummies along with New York action comics punks Peelander-Z.…
Continuing the wonderful pop trajectory started with 2013’s Heartthrob, Canadian indie pop sister duo Tegan and Sara further expanded their renewed sound with this year’s Love You to Death, and have been slowly celebrating its release by making music videos for each and every track. The long running group have been a favorite of ours since their earliest…