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After more than half a year of speculation, it was revealed earlier this month that ex-ex-Paramore drummer and friend of the site Zac Farro had officially rejoined the famed local group, more than six years after he initially departed; great and exciting news for any longtime fans, ahead of Paramore’s highly-anticipated fifth album. In…
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As we announced late last year, beloved alt rock outfit Mae are continuing to tour following the amazing reception of last year’s Everglow 10th anniversary run, and they’re set to return to town next month, March 4, for a performance at 12th & Porter with Owel and Constellations. Ahead of the show, the group, who, nowadays, are at least partially based in Nashville, recently unveiled…
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Brooklyn bubble-grunge outfit Charly Bliss, who we last caught supporting Veruca Salt in the summer of 2015, have announced that their highly-anticipated debut full-length, Guppy, will arrive April 21 via Barsuk Records. Ahead of its release, the band recently debuted a shimmering, syrupy sweet new breakup single “Glitter,” and we’ve been jamming it on repeat all week.…
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If you missed the killer Acme showcase from Easy Roscoe last year, you skipped out on a true party. Known for their rocking live shows, the band have been honing their sound while recording a trove of new material. Constantly at work on new tunes, Easy Roscoe released their impressive Piñata EP last year. But just a few months later,…
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When it comes to ’80s pop revival, it seems musicians either unapologetically recreate the past or carefully lift elements to weave into the sounds and styles of the present. Local pop artist Jessie Early resurrects arena drums, guitar solos, and tightly arranged background vocals for single “Holy Ghost.” Early elaborates on the track, saying, “My…
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Raised in between the urban sprawl of the Chicago and the sprawling cornfields of Indiana, singer-songwriter Joshua Frigo began writing the genesis of what would become Coyote Talk before ultimately relocating to Nashville, where the group’s folky, poppy, modern, alt-Americana meets indie rock sound feels right at home. Rounded out by Ben Goodrow and Alex Dobbert, the band…
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It’s been nearly two years since local artist Julian Dente released his trumpet debut EP, Start Again, as YØUTH. A project Dente describes as making “music that reminds you of high school. In a good way,” YØUTH builds his jangly, emotionally resonate, and deeply personal style of indie rock on a base of influences that definitely channels…
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“I’m not your momma, but I coulda taught you better,” Nashville pop artist Annalia sings as she puts haters on notice with her debut pop track “Jealous.” Annalia turns the emotional temperature down to frigid atop icy beats by producer Jon Santana. The Los Angeles native co-wrote the track with fellow Nashville resident and “Heartbreaker”…
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As we announced late last year, rising Long Beach rapper Vince Staples, who made an early splash due to associations with Odd Future and Mac Miller, as well as his own trio Cutthroat Boyz, is set make his headlining Music City debut next month, March 7 at Marathon Music Works with Kilo Kish, on a tour he’s dubbing The Life Aquatic. Only…
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Since the release of their sophomore album, last year’s Welcome to Worms, we’ve been pretty obsessed with LA punk outfit Bleached, and managed to catch them live several times throughout 2016, both in Nashville and at festivals. With a substantive, melodic, and personal style, their compelling songs and electrifying performances have made them one of the…