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),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kraftwerk The Ryman; Nashville, TN September 27, 2015 Review by Chris Clancy. Photos by Jake Giles Netter. For a good idea of just how ahead-of-their-time Kraftwerk was in their late-1970’s heyday, go to Pandora and create a Kraftwerk playlist. Chances are excellent that for every selection by a similarly hallowed experimental outfit (Tangerine Dream, Can)…
Seperately, El-P and Killer Mike are two of hip hop’s most intruiging talents. Together, as Run the Jewels, they become something else entirely – an explosive and forward-thinking duo that have taken the scene by storm. Fresh off the release of their cat-sounds remix album Meow the Jewels (yes, you read that right), Run the…
Well, just like that, fall is here. Outdoor events are slowing down and club shows are ramping up. Luckily, we live in a thriving city, and the cold weather will never stop the thriving selection of great music. Tonight, Oct. 4 will be quite the interesting night at Exit/In. Saul Williams is a renowned poet, rapper, and…