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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Care more about rock and roll than football? Despite a sparsity of Sunday options, we’ve got a pretty great show pick for you, featuring two local faves and one talented touring act. If you missed site faves Daddy Issues joining Thelma and the Sleaze at the Rivergate Roller Rink earlier this week, there’s another chance to…
Upstart Nashville chamber pop outfit Sun Seeker dropped their debut single “Georgia Dust” today via Third Man Records. The single’s lush pop dreamscape layered with pedal steel makes for one of the more interesting sounds to come out of Nashville in this still young 2016, and definitely has us excited for a yet to be announced full…
Annual Nashville battle of the bands series the Road to Bonnaroo is coming to a close, but new competition “The Road To Roo” competition carries the torch. Unlike years past, when the winner of three individual contests would land spots at the nearby mega-fest, this year it appears that only one winner will be selected to…
Standout songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird stopped by Conan last night, and premiered a new song, “Capsized,” from his upcoming album, Are You Serious, due out April 1 on Loma Vista Recordings. The new album is reportedly his most lyrically direct to date, and includes key contributions from Fiona Apple and Blake Mills. Bird has a big tour…