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Acceptance Postpone June 19 Mercy Lounge Show, Reschedule for Aug. 21
A decade ago, Seattle alt pop/rock group Acceptance seemed poised for superstardom. Heavily aligned with the pop punk and indie scene, and with a cult following surrounding their debut EP, the band’s jump to major label status with their 2005 debut album, Phantoms, which contained nothing but emotionally resonate, hook-laden, radio friendly bangers, felt certain to guarantee mainstream crossover…
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2016 Music City Mayhem Nominees Announced; Voting Underway!
Though the 2016 Live on the Green lineup doesn’t arrive until next week, this year’s Music City Mayhem competition, presented by Lightning 100, is already underway! Held annually, the bracket-style contest begins with 32 artists, selected by the station from hundreds of submissions, who compete daily for votes, ultimately resulting in four finalists and one wild card pick by July…
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TWiN | This Weekend in Nashville | June 17 – 19
While the solstice doesn’t officially happen until Monday, the weather this week leaves little doubt that summer is in full swing. So make the most of it. This weekend features the second to last Musicians Corner of the season, but there are plenty of incredible club shows from both local and touring acts to…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Diane Coffee w/ Lasso Spells | June 26 @ The Basement East
Returning to The Basement East for the second time this year, nostalgic, theatrical, and unique singer Diane Coffee will be back in Music City later this month, June 26, along with Nashville’s own Lasso Spells. Known for drumming in Foxygen, as well as for a child acting career, Coffee, real name Shaun Fleming, is quickly becoming a buzzworthy artist to…
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Brian Fallon, Ryan Bingham to Play The Ryman Oct. 2
Brian Fallon, best known for fronting heartland punk outfit The Gaslight Anthem (currently on hiatus), and celebrating the recent release of his debut solo effort, Painkillers, is teaming up with award winning Americana singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham for a co-headlining tour this fall, which concludes with an Oct. 2 stop at Nashville’s own Ryman Auditorium. Though Fallon skews more punk and…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] PUP w/ Rozwell Kid & Pkew Pkew Pkew | June 18 @ The High Watt
Celebrating the release of critically-lauded sophomore album, The Dream Is Over, Canadian indie punks PUP return to Nashville this Saturday, June 18 at their buzziest, amidst a tour that is selling out all over the country. Joined by Rozwell Kid, who we’ve told you about before, and exciting up and comers Pkew Pkew Pkew, this is not only the most…
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No Country Presents: Canyon Spells, The Deer, & Rebecca Moreland | Tuesday, June 21 @ Acme Feed & Seed
Our Tuesday night showcase series at Acme Feed & Seed is still going strong, albeit roughly twice a month now instead of every week, to make time for Acme’s exciting new project Acme Radio. Our first showcase of June, Tuesday, June 21 will feature rising local folk pop outfit Canyon Spells, eclectic Austin avant folk group The Deer, and local soul pop singer Rebecca…
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Elvis Costello to Play The Ryman Oct. 17
Legendary English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello has announced another leg of his highly acclaimed solo “Detour” tour, and will be performing once again at the famed Ryman Auditorium on Oct. 17. Elvis has been taking this solo tour on the road for almost three years now, and the reviews have unanimously raved about the intimate evening of stripped…
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Vinyl Thief Release “Here in the Moment” | Catch Them Aug. 26 at Mercy Lounge!
We just told you about Vinyl Thief‘s upcoming EP Touch, with the recent release of their new single “Healing.” As the promo cycle continues towards the July 8 release of the highly-anticipated followup to their 2014 LP Fathoms, the local electro-infused indie popsters have premiered yet another single, “Here in the Moment.” The new tack continues the band’s exploration…
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FIDLAR Drops New Video for “Punks” | Catch Them Nov. 8 at Mercy Lounge!
LA-based skate punks FIDLAR have been a must see show for us since they first stopped into Music City back in 2013. They’ve come a long way since then, with multiple rowdy returns to Nashville since, and a recent mind-blowing in the Friday afternoon heat at Bonnaroo. Fresh off that performance, they have announced…