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Savages w/ Head Wound City Exit/In; Nashville, TN May 14, 2016 Review by Jacqui Sahagian. Photos by Jake Giles Netter. The U.K. post-punk quartet Savages came off their set at Shaky Knees (where we also caught them) to play Exit/In last Saturday, bringing their raved-about live show to Nashville for the first time since 2013. The…
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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard w/ The Murlocs, and Buffalo Rodeo Mercy Lounge; Nashville, TN May 4, 2016 Words by Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto). Photos by Amber J. Davis With the ever growing garage/psych/punk phenomenon sweeping Nashville, the US, and abroad, it’s safe to say we were extremely excited to welcome an Australian version of said genre to…
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Thao & the Get Down Stay Down w/ Saintseneca Mercy Lounge; Nashville, TN April 6, 2016 Review by Jacqui Sahagian. Photos by Olivia Ladd. Alternative folk rock band Thao and the Get Down Stay Down have broken outside their alt-folk label with the new release Man Alive! We caught the San Francisco-based band, along with indie pop group…
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Dropkick Murphys w/ Tiger Army, Darkbuster Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN March 2, 2016 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. It seems all at once hard to believe, and yet totally right, that Boston celtic punk heroes Dropkick Murphys are celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band. Hard to believe, because for one, it makes me feel…
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Ty Segall & The Muggers w/ Axis: Sova, Savoy Motel Mercy Lounge; Nashville, TN February 22, 2016 Review by Julian Ciany. Photos by Jake Giles Netter. Last November, Ty Segall brought his fierce trio Fuzz to town. The show was loud, intense, and an absolute party. Just a few months later, our generation’s Dark Prince…
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Those Darlins w/ Adia Victoria, Tristena The Basement East; Nashville, TN January 29, 2016 Review by Julian Ciany. Photos by Jake Giles Netter. Being in a band involves more than just plugging in and playing. It’s a relationship, and one that must flourish in order for the band to stay together. Sometimes the bonds…
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra w/ Lower Dens Exit/In; Nashville, TN February 13, 2016 Review by Julian Ciany. Valentines Day can be tough for some of us. Luckily, there is always a treasure trove of live music from some of the most unique touring bands in Nashville to help forget about being single. Last weekend, the…
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Poema, Whissell, Natalie Royal Acme Feed & Seed; Nashville, TN February 16, 2016 Review by Lorie Liebig (@lorieliebig). Photos by Nolan Knight. This week, we returned to Acme Feed & Seed for another free showcase full of Nashville’s best talent. This time around, we brought to the stage three indie pop artists who are making waves in the Music City. Those…
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Bully w/ Music Band, Watcher The Basement East; Nashville, TN February 11, 2016 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Originally slated to take place in January and with Fake Limbs also on the bill, hometown heroes Bully postponed their debut at the east side’s hottest new show space, The Basement East, by a month, due to weather.…