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That Speedy Ortiz would release a new LP in 2018 comes as both a surprise- the band kept uncharacteristically mum throughout the writing and recording process until new single and video “Lucky 88” dropped last week- and an obvious assumption (they were due, as nearly three years have passed since their excellent sophomore effort, Foil Deer). In fact, the…
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The weather has apparently skipped straight into spring, and, along with it, the more packed show schedule typically associated with the season has picked up early as well. Whether you’re looking for funk, metal, emo, punk, electronic, indie, or even comedy, this particularly busy weekend boasts plenty of shows of all budgets and sizes,…
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Earlier this week, we brought you an exclusive premiere of Am I An Adult Yet?, the phenomenal new EP from local indie rock outfit American Roommates. Today, the record is officially out digitally (and you can pre-order a physical copy on cassette), and tonight, Feb. 22, the group will celebrate with a release show at The East Room, joined…
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Considered by some to be the grandfather of punk, singer-songwriter Jonathan Richman returns to The Basement East tonight, Feb. 22, for one of the most exciting shows of the week. The protopunk icon and musical trailblazer began making music in the 1960s, relocating from his native Massachusetts to New York City at age 18 in 1969, prompted by an…
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Out in support of their smart, topical, critically beloved fourth album Relatives in Descent, Detroit artsy post-punks Protomartyr return to town March 2 for a headlining outing at The High Watt, alongside buzzy British post-punks Shame, celebrating their phenomenal recent debut, and local favorites TWEN. A band we’ve been obsessing over for a number of years now, each time…
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Originally from Columbus, GA, indie rockers American Roommates relocated to Nashville a few years back, and have since fully integrated into the local DIY scene, performing at clubs and alternative spaces all over town at an increasingly frequent clip. The band’s 2015 EP Tomahawk served as an admirable introduction, but as they’ve increasingly become an exciting and buzzy fixture in…
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Still building upon on the buzz of their excellent 2017 debut, Loner, Austin anthemic, electro rock duo MISSIO return to town tonight, Feb. 20 to headline The Basement East, along with another buzzworthy and complimentary, though decidedly different, act, Cleveland blues rock outfit Welshly Arms, who broke out last year with their Legendary EP. Kicking off this eclectic bill is local…
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Colorado based duo Big Gigantic have been hyping up crowds and cranking out hits for nearly ten years now, and have become staples in the festival scene with their out of this world live show. They’re stopping in on Music City tonight, Feb. 18 to throw down their highly energetic dance-inducing beats at Marathon Music…
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Still enjoying praise for last year’s excellent sixth album A Face Like Mine, local Americana transplant and longtime fixture of the scene Peter Bradley Adams is gearing up to play his first Nashville show of the new year tonight, Feb. 17 at Exit/In. Making things even more exciting, fellow incredible singer-songwriter and local favorite Molly Parden rounds out the bill. What’s sure to be a night of excellent,…
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With everything from legendary singer-songwriters to prominent metal acts to critically-acclaimed post-punk tributes to breakout dance duos, this weekend has no shortage of diverse musical offerings. Where it really shines, though, is in just how many under the radar, inexpensive, stacked, and eclectic DIY and club shows there are happening every night, sure to…