Chicago’s Chance the Rapper is poised to be the Windy City’s next big success story. He’s headlining a national club tour, popping up on festival lineups, collaborating with the likes of Childish Gambino, and nabbing BET Award nominations, all before even releasing a proper studio album. It’s only a matter of time until he’s rocking stadiums…
Nashville alt rock trio Paramore will take the stage TONIGHT at Bridgestone Arena for their largest hometown show to date (and the penultimate performance of their Self-Titled arena tour of North America), mere miles from where they played their first ever concert, at The End, as teens. Joined by synthpop/new wavers Metric and power pop outfit Hellogoodbye, Paramore’s high-energy, hyper-charged stage show is…
As you’re probably well-aware by now, Kanye West will be bringing his Yeezus tour to Nashville this Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Bridgestone Arena, along with special guest Kendrick Lamar. Tickets are still available, and start at just $39.50. Better yet? We’re GIVING AWAY A PAIR TO ONE LUCKY WINNER! Here HERE to enter and find out more! We’ve already told you more about the show,…
Here we are. The week of Thanksgiving, Black Friday (and Black Friday Record Store Day) madness, and the start of everything Christmas all happens in the course of about three days. While some may find it absurd and some may be too excited, we’re busy working here at No Country. Last week we covered…
Humming House, The Farewell Drifters, Jill Andrews Mercy Lounge, Nashville, TN November 21, 2013 Review and Photos by Shawn Jackson of Sundel Perry Photography Sometimes we get perks that go along with our job, and the November 21 show at Mercy Lounge was one such night. We were brought backstage to meet the night’s…
Yesterday, we brought you “Bound 2,” the brand new music video from Kanye West, featuring his fiancee Kim Kardashian. And, apparently, we weren’t the only fans of it. Comedians Seth Rogen and James Franco, who are currently on set making their upcoming film The Interview, dubbed “Bound 2” their new favorite video, and decided to film…
Wooden Indian Burial Ground. Photo by Megan Keelan Wooden Indian Burial Ground, Gunther Doug, and Megajoos The Stone Fox, Nashville, TN November 19, 2013 Review by Amber Davis (@amber_davis17) Photos by Megan Keelan Psychedelic, drugged-surf rock with several twist and turns and a mysterious box – sums up Tuesday night at The Stone Fox…
Earlier this week, Kanye West premiered a new music video (on The Ellen Degeneres Show of all places) for “Bound 2,” the latest single from his experimental, visceral, deconstructionist new album, Yeezus. The video, which has been received with something of mixed reactions, is fairly minimalist in its approach, starring West’s fiancee Kim Kardashian, and featuring questionable CGI…
Starting TONIGHT, Nov. 22, Nashville (by way of Mississippi) rockers The Weeks will be taking over Mercy Lounge for a two-night stand, featuring two different fantastic local and regional openers each night. Can you think of a better way to spend your last weekend before the holidays kick into high-gear? We can’t. Check out the schedule below: FRI…
LEE FIELDS & THE EXPRESSIONS w/ Alanna Royale Mercy Lounge; Nashville, TN November 13th, 2013 Words by: Jacob Ryan (@gonzowithgusto) Photos by: Jake Giles Netter When was the last time you had a hot injection of funk, R&B or soul? If you were at Mercy Lounge last week for Lee Fields and The Expressions you can consider…