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A longtime local mainstay, breezy, poppy, grungy indie rockers Big Surr sprung onto our radar with 2010 debut EP Miss You Most, and proceeded to become an indispensable part of Nashville’s DIY scene, before slowing down as frontwoman Helen Van returned to her native Ohio for grad school then briefly relocated to San Fransisco, before finally settling back…
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Since they debuted their self-titled EP in early 2015, we’ve been big fans of local sludgy, grunge pop duo Sad Baxter. From the very first listen, it was obvious they had huge potential, and their fresh but familiar sound is extremely complementary to the ever expanding Nashville underground rock scene. We weren’t the only ones to…
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Our main goal at No Country is to share music from our favorite local artists and touring acts that hit Nashville. Now you can get straight to listening on our Nashville Spotify playlist. Local music additions: “Lady America (feat. Drisana DeSpain)” by Tim Gent “Sometimes” by Big Surr “Wonderful Christmastime” by Caleb Groh “Sleigh Ride”…
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Music City, if you haven’t already, get familiar with fuzzy garage pop outfit Big Surr. The five piece group is helmed by founder Helen Van, whose vocals remind us of a cross between Beast Coast and Dum Dum Girls. In addition to building a following for Big Surr, former members of the group have also…
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Originally announced to take place at The Stone Fox before its abrupt closure back in January, feminist poppy, punk outfit Tacocat return to town tonight, April 21 along with fellow Seattle group Boyfriends and locals Big Surr to play The End. Celebrating the release of their fantastic third album, Lost Time, which dropped earlier this month, the group have nabbed headlines lately for…
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Quickly ousted from their new home at the Stone Fox due to the beloved venue’s hasty closing at the end of January, the Communion Residency is back in town with their March edition at The Basement. This round of hip, curated artists features out-of-towners and Communion tour residents Stephen and Eryn Allen Kane as well as…
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Care more about rock and roll than football? Despite a sparsity of Sunday options, we’ve got a pretty great show pick for you, featuring two local faves and one talented touring act. If you missed site faves Daddy Issues joining Thelma and the Sleaze at the Rivergate Roller Rink earlier this week, there’s another chance to…
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The Mumzees’ sound is something you can get lost in. Soaked in reverb, the distorted guitars are as fuzzy as they possibly could be; the lyrics are often unintelligible but somehow manage to still be catchy. Their music can be droning at times, but in the best way possible. And while the debut album…
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Lacking a solid have-too-see Monday night show in Nashville. I thought I would look ahead, and tell you about one of the best things I see on the calendar for this week. Communion was born in the Summer of 2006 at London’s Notting Hill Arts Club. Founded by Ben Lovett (Mumford and Sons), former…
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Tonight in Nashville…. Times New Viking will be rocking their way through Nashville tonight at The End with Big Surr and D. Watusi. Times New Viking is best known for their lo-fi approach to fast-paced, distorted rock n’ roll. If you are a fan of early Guided By Voices, Psychedelic Horseshit, or Eat Skull,…