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Forward-thinking indie pop duo Sylvan Esso saw the release of their second full-length album What Now accompanied by low-humming single “Die Young.” Local synthy songwriter Kellie Besch tackles the track in a live cover video exclusively premiering here at No Country for New Nashville. We loved Besch’s expansive pop sound on her debut EP,…
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Formed originally in Murfreesboro, Mountains Like Wax are a band we’ve had our eye on for several years, from their early days of DIY shows leading up the release of their debut EP, Tetrology in 2015, to their well-deserved win in last year’s Music City Mayhem competition, earning them a spot last fall at Live on the Green. Though…
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As they hit the road today for a short run of spring dates with Ripe, local indie rockers and longtime site faves ELEL have shared with us a brand new remix of “Animal,” a single from their 2016 debut Geode, to exclusively premiere. Helmed by producer MIG50, the “Animal”remix brings a brighter, shimmering, tonal shift, transforming it into a…
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Three years ago, there was one name at the top of the Nashville indie pop boom, and that name was Wild Cub. The band signed to Mom+Pop, who released their debut album, Youth, and saw the group explode onto the national scene with cross country tours, major festival slots, radio play, and television appearances. After…
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It’s been a minute since we last checked in on local dance-rap crew Hot Tub Club, but the group have been keeping active; playing shows and crafting new tunes in the interim. Formed at Bonnaroo after the disappearance of their dear friend Ricky, HTC dropped the aptly-named Songs 4 Ricky mixtape in 2015, and have popped up…
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Local artist Chip Greene has a refined approach to melody, pressed through a smokey blues filter, which has given birth to his soulful, salt-of-the-earth rock and roll sound. The skilled singer-songwriter found his love for music as a pre-teen, and now chases his passion professionally. He recently caught our attention, and we liked what we heard…
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Hailing originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, self-proclaimed “surf disco” band The Outer Vibe relocated to Music City last year, and have been cranking out a steady stream of energized new tunes ever since. Following the release of their 2015 full-length, Full Circle, the band, who met in college, have been touring the country and drumming up buzz,…
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Nashville-based pop/soul songwriter Whissell released her debut EP, Old Souls, Young Bodies, earlier this year with glowing press and strong listenership, but she’s not taking any time off. We have the exclusive premiere of her dynamic follow-up single “Legs Crossed.” Whissell wields her rich vocals atop towering percussion, a march of handclaps and strings…
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East Nashville’s Tristen has had quite the run over the past few years. Following up the release of her well received 2013 release C A V E S, Tristen found herself on the road backing Jenny Lewis, and still found time to release a poetry book Saturine, via local label Cosmic Thug Records. She…
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Fast rising local alt-rockers Moon Taxi have been a household name in Nashville for quite a few years now, and their national presence has been boosted by appearances on the main stages at some of the biggest festivals in the country (Bonnaroo, Coachella, Governors Ball, Lollapalooza) over the past couple of years. They have…