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Wheeler Walker Jr. Celebrates The Release of “Country” LP ‘Redneck Shit’ Tonight At Exit/In!
As 2015 came to an end, we got our first taste of new “country” artist Wheeler Walker Jr when he was announced as an opener for David Allen Coe. We didn’t know what to make of the outspoken shenanigans of a “young artist,” sporting the singles like “Beer, Weed, & Cooches,” “Better Off, Beatin’ Off,”…
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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] Stream Light Beam Rider’s New LP ‘A Place to Sleep Among the Creeps’
A few weeks back, we told you about Nashville transplants Light Beam Rider, and their eclectic, proggy, indie alt-rock sound, on display in our premiere of the title track from their newest album, A Place To Sleep Among The Creeps. Today, we up the ante in anticipation of the official release on Feb. 12 with a full…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Kurt Vile & The Violators w/ Xylouris White | Feb. 25 at Marathon Music Works
We announced a few months back that breakout indie rocker Kurt Vile and his band The Violators would return to Nashville on Feb. 25, for a performance at Exit/In. As expected, that show promptly sold out, and, fortunately found a considerably larger home at Marathon Music Works (original tickets will still be honored). With support from Xylouris White, who we caught…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Big Freedia w/ Cakes Da Killa & Alanna Royale | Feb. 23 at Exit/In
For a minute now, Red Bull has been hosting a monthly, curated Sound Select show series, bringing together buzzworthy touring artists and local acts to perform at various venues around town for the low, low price of just $3. This month’s installment, which takes place Feb. 23 at Exit/In, will feature Queen Diva and bounce hip hop pioneer Big…
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Rogue Wave Announce New LP, May 20 Show at Mercy Lounge
San Francisco Bay Area indie rockers Rogue Wave are set to release their first LP in three years, titled Delusions Of Grand Fur, April 29 via Easy Sound. The first single, “What Is Left To Solve,” features a slight departure from their pop-tinged indie rock past with a sound that leans more towards new wave.…
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Escondido to Play Mercy Lounge April 22
Just last week, Nashville duo Escondido dropped their brand new album, Walking With A Stranger. Now, they’re gearing up for a hometown show at Mercy Lounge on April 22. It’s great news for longtime fans who have been hooked since first hearing their 2013 debut album, The Ghost of Escondido. Tyler James and Jessica Maros’ incredible harmonies and skillful…
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[REVIEW + PHOTOS] Liz Cooper & The Stampede, Tim Easton, & Aberdeen Green | 2.2.16 @ Acme Feed & Seed
Liz Cooper & the Stampede, Tim Easton, Aberdeen Green Acme Feed & Seed; Nashville, TN February 2, 2016 Review by Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto). Photos by Brendan Donohue. Looking to keep last year’s mojo going into 2016 for our No Country Presents partnership with Acme Feed & Seed, our second showcase of the new year was eclectic as ever. The…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] EZA, Trenton, & Phin | Feb. 17 at The Basement East
It’s no secret that the local pop and indie scenes are absolutely thriving right now, and a whole host of exciting artists seem poised to explode in a major way. Among them, and representing different facets of what makes Music City so great, are electro-pop songstress EZA, ambient, alt pop rocker Trenton, and indie group Phin, all of…
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The Neighbourhood to Play Marathon Music Works May 25
No strangers to Nashville, west coast indie rockers The Neighbourhood have headlined Music City shows annually for the last three years, at Cannery Ballroom, Marathon Music Works, and The Ryman, respectively (not to mention supporting slots at Marathon in 2012 and Fontanel in 2013). Cleary we can’t get enough of the group (and vice-versa), because the…
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Beyoncé to Play Nissan Stadium May 5
Following an explosive Super Bowl halftime performance last night with Coldplay and Bruno Mars, reigning R&B queen Beyoncé announced a surprise world tour, which brings the beloved songstress back to Nashville on May 5 for a performance at Nissan Stadium, her first Music City outing in three years. Fourth Super Bowl appearance aside, it’s been a busy couple weeks…