Combining elements of classic rhythm and blues with modern rock and alternative sensibilities, Nashville’s own The Hollywood Kills have been one of the hardest working bands around for close to a decade. Having shared the stage with site faves like Cage the Elephant and Fall Out Boy, and toured with the likes of The Pretty Reckless…
Fans of lo-fi psych rock and Third Man Records disciples rejoice! Tonight, in the world famous Blue Room at Third Man Records, Ultimate Painting will be headlining a low dough show that will be sure to get your juices flowing this Thursday evening. Look for UP label mates Salad Boys and the always wonderful…
Attention all show hounds, No Country Presents’ weekly showcase at Acme Feed & Seed continues to roll on as summer turns to fall! This Tuesday, Sept. 29 features Texas troubadour Ray Cashman, alt-folk rockers Waterfall Wash, and, in their final date of a September residency, alt-popsters All Deeds Done. As we do every week, we’re bringing you all this music for FREE starting around 7:30 p.m. Get there…
Godspeed You! Black Emperor w/ Xylouiris White Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN September 19, 2015 Review by Julian Ciany. Photos by Amber J. Davis Over the weekend, post-rock legends Godspeed You! Black Emperor brought their tour with experimental duo Xylouiris White to Marathon Music Works. With half of the room blocked off, the crowd was…
Mountains Like Wax are on a steady rise to the top. The southern post-rock group were formed in Murfreesboro, and have quickly made a name for themselves. They’ve played dozens of shows for audiences of all kinds, and with a plethora of other locals. Their dedication to music goes beyond their art and into the community;…
Cause A Scene Presents The Lone Bellow, Nikki Lane, Cory Chisel, Hugh Masterson American Legion – Post 82 ; Nashville, TN 9/16/15 Review by Matt Hall. Photos by Jake Giles Netter. Last week, just as Americana Fest had us all eager with anticipation, our pals at Cause A Scene threw a show for the record books. On the…
When The Gills’ singer/guitar player Jesse Wheeler first started playing music as a teenager, it was as a kind of catharsis, to deal with his childhood battle with leukemia. His music was funny, a way to make himself and the people around him laugh in a difficult time. Today, Wheeler’s music is still fueled…
Two of our favorite local up and coming synthy, indie pop singers, REMMI and CAPPA, teamed up with producer Foldy last week to produce a mashup of their infectious breakout tacks “Star Spangled” and “Killin It,” respectively. The result is as great as the sum of its parts, and a perfect, dance-worthy cut to close out the summer. You can…
“Los Beatles” Cover Show feat. Los Colognes, Derek Hoke, Caitlin Rose, Erin Rae, & more! The 5 Spot; Nashville, TN September 15, 2015 Review by M. Olivia Burd (@nashweekender). Poster and setlist photos courtesy of Jay Rutherford of Los Colognes. Have you ever been to a secret show that wasn’t publicized until the day of? OK, but have…
AmericanaFest may have just ended, but that doesn’t mean there’s no more great Americana music happening in town. We’re giving away a pair of tickets to a superb roots music show Oct. 7 at Marathon Music Works featuring Rhiannon Giddens with support from the duo Birds of Chicago. Giddens is best known for her work…