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Along with the recent announcement of their forthcoming debut full-length, Deep Dream, local grunge pop trio Daddy Issues unveiled lead single “In Your Head,” which, with its bold, direct “fuck you forever” ode to terrible exes and fuzzy gut-punch production (provided by JEFF the Brotherhood’s Jake Orrall) felt like a decisive leap forward into true greatness for the band, who…
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It’s been just over four years since local rock outfit Paramore released their beloved, Grammy winning, juggernaut of a fourth album, Paramore. Numerous world tours (including several hometown shows), two concert cruises, the departure of original bassist Jeremy Davis, the recent return of founding drummer and friend of the site Zac Farro, and so much more has happened…
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Nashville indie rockers Scale Model are back boasting an expanded lineup, an upcoming EP, and an ’80s new wave-inspired and synth overloaded single, “Other Voices” that needs to be on your new music radar now. The band’s announcement includes news that they’ve added bassist Aaron Irons (The Non-Commissioned Officers, Jasmin Kaset) to their ranks, and…
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English indie/electro pop rockers alt-J are gearing up for the release of their third LP, RELAXER, on June 2, and have announced a massive fall tour in support. As part of the run, the band will return to Nashville on Nov. 6 to play Municipal Auditorium, their biggest local turn yet, following sold out appearances at…
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Staying true to his Southern roots, Music City transplant Drew Dixon often draws on soul, gospel, r&b, and blues to help flavor his very own blend of gritty rock. Since settling in Nashville a few years back, Drew has found a growing audience, and his 2015 debut, followed by singles and videos for “Dead Man” and “All…
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We’ve been posting a lot about PWR BTTM lately, but that’s simply because the queer, New York punks definitely know how to build hype, debuting a barrage of new tracks and videos at a steady clip, all leading up to the May 12 release of their sophomore LP, Pageant. Following the upbeat, punk-leaning lead single “Big Beautiful Day”…
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Veterans of Athens, GA’s beloved and tastemaking Elephant 6 Collective, psych-tinged indie rockers Elf Power have been a staple of the underground scene for more than two decades. The band, who’ve been pretty consistently churning out fantastic records since the mid ’90s, are gearing up to release their 13th album, Twitching in Time, May 12 via Orange Twin.…
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It’s been a minute since we checked in about indie popsters COIN, who, since the 2015 release of their eponymous debut, have been dominating alternative radio, touring the nation with big name artists, appearing at festivals, and just generally doing Nashville proud, as a breakout local rock and roll success story. While their first album…
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A breakout force in Nashville’s emo/indie punk scene of the last few years, Free Throw garnered national attention with the release of their debut LP, Those Days Are Gone, in 2014, and have been touring the world since, sharing the stage with bigger and bigger acts, all the while maintaining their DIY ethos and punk roots, channeling a pure, unabashed love…
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Apparently not content with simply fronting two concurrent bands- wildly successful garage/blues rock duo The Black Keys and garage/psych group The Arcs- or with his Grammy-winning turn as a producer, working with big names like Cage the Elephant, Lana Del Rey, and Ray LaMontagne, local musical transplant Dan Auerbach has announced a new solo album, his…