One of the most eclectic and influential figures in alternative rock (as well as punk and hardcore), Bob Mould has, for over 30 years, been an incredible fixture in the rock scene. The former Hüsker Dü and Sugar frontman has, since the mid-90s, found an unwavering and loyal fanbase with his solo music, and, in recent years,…
You surely know by now that each month Red Bull Sound Select has been teaming up with a local venue to present a curated, fantastic showcase, often a mix of local and national talent, for a generous $3 price tag. April’s edition is looking extra awesome, with headliners St. Lucia, the eclectic Brooklyn-based indie pop project helmed…
Sylvan Esso. Photo by Jake Giles Netter. Sylvan Esso w/ Flock Of Dimes Cannery Ballroom; Nashville, TN April 1, 2015 Photos by Jake Giles Netter It was a full on dance party last Wednesday at Cannery Ballroom, and that’s no April Fools Joke. North Carolina electro-pop duo Sylvan Esso and Flock of Dimes sold…
In support of their fantastic new album, Wasted on a Dream, Nashville garage rock duo JEFF the Brotherhood recently returned to famed Seattle station KEXP, where they chatted on air and performed live renditions of Dream tracks “Voyage into Dreams” and “Black Cherry Pie,” as well as their recently unveiled cover of Flower Travellin’ Band’s “Satori Part II” and new take…
Entering into its fifth year, the annual Tour de Fun, a bike-centric, local music festival, which originated in Murfreesboro and moved last year to East Nashville, is set to return on Saturday, May 23. This year’s event will, for the first time, require a ticket, but, at only $10 until May 1, it’s a hell of a…
North Carolina progressive metal outfit Between the Buried and Me, who we recently told you all about in one of our Bonnaroo Band of the Day features, are set to release their seventh full-length, Coma Ecliptic, July 10 via Metal Blade (pre-order here), and will headline Marathon Music Works on Aug. 15, along with Animals As Leaders and The Contortionist. After a long buildup,…
More good news out of the Australian indie rockers Tame Impala’s camp. Their first new single, “‘Cause I’m A Man,” was shared last week, also details and album art for their upcoming third album, which we now know will be called Currents, were announced. No word yet on a release date for the record, but you…
When last we checked in on The Rentals, the power pop project of ex-Weezer bassist Matt Sharp, the group were gearing up to release their first album in 15 years, 2014’s Lost in Alphaville, boasting a new supergroup lineup of Lauren Chipman, Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius, Ryen Slegr of Ozma, and The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney. In the months since the…