After several years of side releases, including a series of EPs named after the color spectrum, and a pleasantly self-contained LP, Rhode Island progressive rockers The Dear Hunter are back with the fourth act in a planned six part concept series, their first entry in six years, Act IV: Rebirth In Reprise. Clearly reenergized, the band return…
Seattle singer-songwriter Noah Gundersen is making his way back to Nashville for what is sure to be a powerful night of music tonight, Oct. 9 at Cannery Ballroom. Just months after releasing his second full-length record, Carry the Ghost, he’ll take the stage along with opening act Field Report. If you’re a fan of Gundersen’s honest…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…