We gave you the heads up on this one last week, when we premiered the band’s new music video, but now the day has finally come, and Microwave Mountain are poised to celebrate the release of their cassette-only sophomore album, Sick Licks, thanks to the fine people at Cold Lunch Recordings. With help from very special…

Back in January, Bonnaroo unveiled its full 2018 lineup, featuring the likes of Eminem, The Killers, Muse, Paramore, Sturgill Simpson, Future, Bassnectar, Bon Iver, alt-j, Dua Lipa, Sylvan Esso, Nile Rogers & CHIC, Brockhampton, First Aid Kit, Broken Social Scene, T-Pain, Manchester Orchestra, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Lany, Mavis Staples, The Regrettes, Post Animal, R.LUM.R, Ron Gallo, Okey Dokey, *repeat repeat, and many more. Since…
Last year, Minneapolis indie duo Now, Now emerged with their first new song since 2012, the pop primed and triumphant “SGL,” swiftly bringing to an end several years of writer’s block, focus on other artistic mediums, and a prolonged creative process. 15 years into their run, the group (which, for a time, also included Jess…
By now you should be more than familiar with HalfNoise, the solo musical vehicle of Paramore drummer Zac Farro, a longtime local fave and friend of the site. Formed and cultivated between Farro’s 2010 departure from Paramore and his return to the renowned group last year, HalfNoise has, so far, released two full-length albums and two EPs,…
It’s finally feeling like spring once more, and this weekend’s show calendar is absolutely bursting with ways to keep busy and entertained, with so many stellar show options. We already told you about two-night residencies from both The Decemberists and Yo La Tengo, at The Ryman and The Basement East respectively, as well as…
Birthed in the mind of Utah transplant Jamie Timm, Microwave Mountain are certainly a buzzworthy local band that should be on your radar, if they’re not already. After playing in various touring bands, Jamie decided to grow out his hair and get a fresh start here in Music City, playing the music he wanted to play.…
Whether you’re looking for indie rock icons, two days of metal, local indie and garage rock, country, r&b, funk, hip hop, punk, or anything in between, this weekend is stuffed full of shows at all prices and sizes, bound to offer something that suits your fancy. Per usual, we’ve combed through them all and…
The wave of SXSW buzzy bands appears to have died down slightly from the onslaught of the past few weeks, not to mention that the uber cool Big Ears Festival is swallowing up the more eclectic acts in Knoxville this weekend, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some incredible shows on the radar. From incredible…
As the entire music universe begins their descent to Austin for next week’s SXSW music conference, there are a ton of buzzy bands floating en route, and Nashville is a prime stopping point for a number of east coast performers. If you aren’t going to be making the trek yourself, there is a good…