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What began as an idea several years ago by New Found Glory guitarist and local transplant Chad Gilbert, and finally manifested into an inaugural event in 2018 at The Factory at Franklin’s Liberty Hall, breakfast-themed, community-focused, punk rock and alternative boutique fest BreakFest was an absolute blast in its first year and 2019 followup, and after a few…
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Indie rockers Clap Your Hands Say Yeah will release their fifth LP, The Tourist, on Feb. 24. Based on the smattering of first singles, including the recently released “Better Off,” the band appear to be rediscovering the sound that made them a staple of the ’00s indie scene with the release of their seminal self-titled debut more…
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As we have for the past few years, we have ranked all of our collective favorite records of 2015 from both a National and Nashville perspective. To come up with a list, our staff nominated their top local records, and then we had a vote to rank the results. If you saw our Best National Records of 2015…
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Earlier this year, breakout alternative/indie/emo infused outfit Better Off released what is, hands down, one of the best local (and national) records of the year, Milk. Helmed by producer Arun Bali (of Saves the Day fame and also Nashville based), the Equal Vision Records release showcases the group’s expanded range, eclectic musicianship, and matured thematic focus, helping them…
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The Early November w/ Better Off, Clay Cages The End; Nashville, TN Aug. 25, 2015 Review by Meredith Galyon (@worstnightmere). Photos by Nolan Knight. Last week, Nashville’s legendary rock venue The End hosted the stacked bill of New Jersey rockers The Early November with local pop punk/alternative bands Better Off and Clay Cages. Each act brought a unique spin on…
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In recent weeks, breakout Nashville alternative/pop punk/emo infused outfit Better Off have treated us with a several new singles, all leading up to the Sept. 11 release of their highly-anticipated sophomore LP, Milk, the group’s first full-length since signing with Equal Vision Records. With the album announcement came anthemic, dynamic lead single “Whatever, I Don’t Care,” followed by the…
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There’s hardly a night that goes by when there isn’t a band rocking out at The End, and tonight is no exception. Newly regrouped emo rockers The Early November are here in support of their newest release, Imbue, but surely won’t disappoint fans by not playing some classics from the mid-2000s. They’ll be joined by two of our…
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Last week we told you about Better Off’s upcoming album Milk and brought you the explosive first single “Whatever, I Don’t Care.” Now, ahead of their August 25 show at The End with The Early November, the band have premiered another single, the anguished “Dresser Drawer.” Check it out below, grab tickets to the show here, and make sure…
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It’s been no secret that Better Off have been sitting on a new record for a couple of months, but the announcement is finally here. Two years after the unprecedented success of their debut release (I Think) I’m Leaving, the breakout local pop punk/alternative/emo infused outfit have announced and launched pre-orders for their sophomore album Milk, which…
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Nashville breakout pop punk band Better Off, whose latest single, “Meth Head,” we told you about in the fall, recently chatted with tastemaking label No Sleep Records for their “Humbling Beginnings” video series. In the video, the band discuss a lot of firsts, like first albums purchased, first shows attended, first musical performance, tour stories, and more.…