Family & Friends are a seven piece indie folk-rock band who met and formed at University of Georgia and through the Athens music scene, under the mantra of “good music, good people.” A consistent theme running through the band’s music and live show is their focus on being a “collective” with the ideology that the…
When Nick Cave talks, I listen, and I think it’s probably fair to say I could speak for the other fans of his gothic-blues narrative rock and roll. And according to Nick Cave, Shilpa Ray is the next big thing. The dark alternative singer-songwriter is playing The Basement tonight, June 1 with support from…
As we recently announced, the Mad Decent Block Party, a traveling hip hop/EDM fest helmed by Diplo’s Mad Decent label, is returning to Nashville on Aug. 28 at the Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater (formerly the Woods at Fontanel), following a successful 2014 outing. Keeping with the tradition of providing a diverse and buzzworthy lineup, the fest previously announced a diverse…
Bonnaroo Artist | Mini Mansions Bonnaroo History | Newbie Stage & Time | Friday | The Who Stage | 5:3o-6:15pm As we’ve been doing for the past several years now, we’re making it our mission to help you get acquainted with as many bands as we can from Bonnaroo‘s impressive 2015 lineup. In addition to the main stage acts, we…
Lauren Strange & The Pretty Killers, CAPPA, Trenton Acme Feed & Seed; Nashville, TN May 26, 2015 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Every single Tuesday since last summer, 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…
Local electro rockers Five Knives will finally release their long-awaited full-length debut, Savages, this Tuesday, June 2 though Red Bull Records. In anticipation, the band have been premiering new tracks (and music videos) left and right, and we’re pleased to exclusively bring you their latest, a hard-hitting, hypnotic, dance-ready anthem called “Elevator.” Check it out below, and…
Looking to kick your Thursday night into high gear, but not wanting to spend an arm and leg? Then we’ve got the show for you, courtesy of local indie label Palaver Records. We hyped their last showcase earlier this week, but now they’re back with an equally badass lineup featuring local blues rockers Judah…
Following the release of his critically-acclaimed album Flatlands, Ryan Culwell took SXSW by storm, and recently announced a string of dates with Hayes Carll as well as a couple hometown shows, including a solo set at Music City Roots on June 3 and a performance at The Basement East on June 18 with Ben Nichols…