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Saul Williams w/ Rashad thaPoet Exit In; Nashville, TN October 4, 2015 Review by Julian Ciany. This past Sunday was a great night for live music here in Nashville. Beach House were at The Ryman and Disclosure were at Carl Black Woods Chevy Woods Amphitheater. But perhaps the most unique bill of the night was at Exit/In. It was a…
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American roots music singer and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens is playing Marathon Music Works tonight with support from the husband-wife Americana duo Birds of Chicago. Giddens is best known for her work leading the string band the Carolina Chocolate Drops, and, last year, she released her first solo record, Tomorrow Is My Turn, to much acclaim. The T Bone…
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Disclosure w/ D.R.A.M. Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater; Nashville, TN Oct. 3, 2015 Review by Lorie Liebig. Photos by Ambre Stewart. Ever since they released their breakthrough single “Latch” in 2013, British duo Disclosure have been supplying a slew of infectious beats and killer collaborations. Their latest album, Caracal, is packed with bangers and hypnotic tracks that feature big-name…
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Looking to make this year’s Halloween night extra spooky and memorable? It would be hard to top seeing a gang of wrapped rockers put on a show at Marathon Music Works, thanks to Lightning 100’s Paranormal Rocktivity, starring Here Come The Mummies. Tickets are currently available for $30-$35, but we have a set we…
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Big news for fans of East Nashvillian alt-Americana songwriter Aaron Lee Tasjan; his new record, In The Blazes, is out today! So, in its honor, we are premiering another great track (see this post too) entitled “Judee Was A Punk.” The new album was recorded with Delta Spirit producer Eli Thomson, Dan Bailey (Father John Misty’s drummer),…
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Albert Hammond, Jr. w/ Day Wave, Reno Bo Exit/In; Nashville, TN September 30, 2015 Review by Meagan Whitney. When Albert Hammond Jr. released his latest album this year, it had been seven years since his last solo effort. After a stint in rehab, among other significant life changes, and working on music with The…
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Since the release of their third studio album Monterey, acclaimed indie-folk duo the Milk Carton Kids have been touring relentlessly. On Nov. 5, they’ll stop at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s James K. Polk Theater for a night of sweeping acoustic ballads that are sure to tug at your heartstrings. Don’t assume this show will be just another acoustic singer-songwriter…
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Whether it’s some enormously successful internationally touring act or a local underground up-and-comer, whenever we hear about anything cool happening in the Nashville music scene, it’s our duty to report it to you readers. That’s why it’s our distinct pleasure to introduce you all to the talented guys in Chico. If you haven’t heard…
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Four Year Strong w/ Defeater, Superheaven, Elder Brother, Renaissance Fair Exit/In; Nashville, TN September 29, 2015 Review by Jackson Lord. Last week, Massachusetts heavy, technical pop punk outfit Four Year Strong brought their headlining tour to Exit/In in support of their fifth studio album, Four Year Strong. This is a solid band with a solid album, and they…
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Jon Foreman, the lead singer and prolific songwriter for the San Diego brotherhood of Switchfoot, will play music from his new solo release The Wonderlands, tonight, Oct. 5 at Mercy Lounge. Switchfoot are known for emotional, grand songs like “Dare You to Move” and “Meant to Live,” but I always liked them more for their SoCal, surfer roots…