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Battles Release “The Yabba” from Upcoming LP | Catch Them Oct. 17 at Exit/In
We already told you about Brooklyn based experimental proggy math rockers Battles’ return to Music City at Exit/In on Oct. 17. The band are touring in support of their upcoming third LP, La Di Da Di (yes, like the Slick Rick song), due out on Warp Records Sept. 18. Unlike their 2011 release, Gloss Drop, this…
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Noir Alt-Country Singer Pony Boy Drops New Single “Marquee Man” Ahead of Debut LP
Noir-inspired alt-country Americana singer Pony Boy is about to release her debut full-length Blue Gold, and has just put out the second single from the record. “Marquee Man” exhibits her fascination with old Hollywood, telling the story of a macho actor who thinks he should be billed above even the greats like Brando and…
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Get To Know Damned Rivers & Catch Them at The 5 Spot Tonight!
These days Nashville is an epicenter for transplants. Bands and songwriters from all over move here in pursuit of the dream of getting their music noticed and appreciated by worthy ears. Atlanta native Ian Mauldin is another shining story in this realm of criteria. Mauldin moved here last year and joined forces with former…
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REVIEW: Ink N Iron Aims High, Falls Short with Inaugural Nashville Installment [PHOTOS]
Reviewing something that falls short of expectations is never a fun task, whether it’s a band you love having an off night, some new artist who can’t live up to their own hype, or, in this case, a full-fledged music and culture fest. Transported from the west coast to Nashville, last weekend’s Ink…
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[REVIEW + PHOTOS] Blackfoot Gypsies, Zombie Garden Club, & Pageant | 8.11.15 @ Acme Feed & Seed
Blackfoot Gypsies, Zombie Garden Club, Pageant Acme Feed & Seed; Nashville, TN Aug. 11, 2015 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Nolan Knight. Every single Tuesday for the past year, we’ve been teaming up with hip downtown restaurant and performance space Acme Feed & Seed to host a free showcase of some of our favorite emerging…
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REMINDER: Peter Frampton & Cheap Trick Perform TONIGHT @ Ascend Amphitheater
Two ’70s rock legends, Peter Frampton and Cheap Trick, are set to co-headline Ascend Amphitheater tonight, Aug. 16, continuing the momentum of what’s been an amazing few weeks for the brand new venue. Complimentary, but distinctly different in their approach and influence, both acts are worthy of your attention in their own right; together, they cement this as…
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Don’t Miss As Cities Burn w/ Foreign Sons, Nest, & Overwatcher | Aug. 16 @ Exit/In
It feels like we’ve seen a lot of 10 year anniversary shows roll through Music City lately, which works out perfectly for those of us who want to relive our high school scene kid days. Fortunately, there’s another one rolling through on Sunday night, Aug. 16 when Christian post-hardcore rockers As Cities Burn celebrate the…
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Catch Between the Buried and Me w/ Animals As Leaders & The Contortionist | TONIGHT @ Marathon Music Works
As we’ve been raving about for months, seminal prog metal rockers Between the Buried and Me, who also blew us away last month at Bonnaroo, are set to return to Nashville proper for the first time in two years tonight, Aug. 15 at Marathon Music Works. Supporting the group are two similar spirited acts (and longtime tourmates) Animals As…
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REVIEW: Braid w/ Beach Slang & Free Throw | 8.7.15 @ Exit/In
Braid w/ Beach Slang, Free Throw Exit/In; Nashville, TN August 7, 2015 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Nostalgia can be a difficult thing to navigate. When nostalgia is simply a byproduct, and not a driving factor in creating art, however, it can provide a wonderful, symbiotic energy, and fuel progress by embracing the strengths of the past.…
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Catch Organ Stills, Creature Comfort, Ttotals & Wild Violet | TONIGHT @ The East Room
It’s finally Friday (and payday for most of us), so if you’re in the mood to sway along to some light-hearted indie rock tonight, head on over to The East Room to see Nashville locals Creature Comfort, Organ Stills, Ttotals and Georgia natives White Violet. The show starts at 9 p.m. and is only $5 at…