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Formed in 2016 in their home of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Mongolian folk meets heavy metal outfit The HU are, without a doubt, one of the most unique bands in the world. Performing what they refer to as “Hunnu Rock,” the group fuse traditional instruments like Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle), Tovshuur (Mongolian guitar), and Tumur Khuur…

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After 19 years, several venue additions, and thousands of memorable shows, the Mercy Lounge complex, one of Nashville’s most beloved and important independent venues, home of 8 Off 8th and Road to Bonnaroo, the site of several No Country live events, and friend of the site since our earliest days, has announced that they…
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It’s been over five years since reunited, seminal west coast hardcore outfit Black Flag last played Nashville, and a whopping 35 years since their last show before that. Formed in their youth way back in the ’70s, the group, who had a ton of members in their initial decade-long run, commanding a cult following in their…
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For a few years running, seminal Dallas psychobilly outfit Reverend Horton Heat have marked the holidays with a special string of Horton’s Holiday Hayride shows, getting into the spirit with a stacked lineup just as acclaimed and complimentary to their punk roots. The band are set to bring the tour back to Music City Dec. 18 for a stop…
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Jaden and Willow Smith, who’ve recently become mononymously known as simply Jaden and Willow might be the children of musical and acting royalty, but from childhood acting careers to vibrant young adult endeavors in music, they’ve proven time and time again that their talent stands alone and speaks for itself, each evolving into unique, vibrant, creative, and adventurous artists…
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Long one of our favorite bands in the indie punk scene, Canada’s PUP, who’ve become critical darlings and scene staples in recent years, are set to return to Nashville on Sept. 23 in support of their excellent new album Morbid Stuff, headlining Cannery Ballroom for their largest Music City outing to date! Joining the…
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Out in support of the tenth anniversary of their breakout, eponymous debut full-length, famed instrumental progressive DC metal outfit Animals As Leaders are set to return to town on May 24, to headline Cannery Ballroom with Indianapolis prog metal group and frequent tourmates The Contortionist, as well as buzzy Long Island prog metal up and comers Moon Tooth. Fans of hard-hitting,…
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Though they’ve been around for almost a decade, the past couple of years have been particularly transformative for New Orleans genre-bending funk, soul, r&b, hip hop, and jazz rooted outfit Tank and the Bangas. If one instance could be highlighted in particular on their organic rise, it would be winning NPR’s competitive Tiny Desk Concert…
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Out in support of their dynamic, emotionally resonant, and adventurous new third album, Mystic Truth, LA alt rock/post-punk outfit Bad Suns are set to return to Nashville for their first headlining show in a few years, April 10 at Cannery Ballroom with buzzy breakout pop singer Carlie Hanson. A stellar, genre-bending, and compelling live outfit, Bad Suns must be seen live to…
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After passing through Exit/In in recent years (and, notably, packing it out), Portland indie/electro pop faves STRFKR are gearing up for a Music City return that sees a bit of a bump in room size, bringing them to Cannery Ballroom on March 6 with Kansas City indie pop up and comers Shy Boys. While it’s been a couple of years since…