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[REVIEW + PHOTOS] Bonnaroo 2016 | Thursday & Friday
“Celebrating 15 years of magic” was the tagline of Bonnaroo this year, as the seminal festival, inarguably a catalyst for helping usher in a boom of American festival interest, crossed a major milestone. For those who attended Bonnaroo 2002, Bonnaroo 2016 might feel like a distant cousin, having transformed, incrementally at first, into something more eclectic, something…
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REVIEW: The Neighbourhood | 5.25.16 @ Marathon Music Works [PHOTOS]
The Neighbourhood w/ JAHKOY, Kevin Abstract Marathon Music Works; Nashville, TN May 25, 2016 Review and photos by Nolan Knight. For the fourth time in just as many years, and the first since the fall release of their sophomore album, SoCal indie rockers The Neighbourhood returned to Music City this week, back at Marathon Music Works where they last…
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[REVIEW + PHOTOS] Boulevards, Civilian, & Okey Dokey | 5.10.16 @ Acme Feed & Seed
Boulevards, Civilian, Okey Dokey Acme Feed & Seed; Nashville, TN May 10, 2016 Review by Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain). Photos by Nolan Knight. Our long-running, free Acme Feed & Seed showcase series has switched to a bi-montly format for 2016, but that only means we have a little extra time to bring you the best performers around;…
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REVIEW: Savages w/ Head Wound City | 5.14.16 @ Exit/In [PHOTOS]
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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REVIEW: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard w/ The Murlocs & Buffalo Rodeo | 5.4.16 @ Mercy Lounge [PHOTOS]
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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REVIEW: Thao & the Get Down Stay Down w/ Saintseneca | 4.6.16 @ Mercy Lounge [PHOTOS]
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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REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys w/ Tiger Army | 3.2.16 @ Marathon Music Works [PHOTOS]
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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REVIEW: Ty Segall and The Muggers w/ Axis: Sova & Savoy Motel | 2.22.16 @ Mercy Lounge [PHOTOS]
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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REVIEW: Those Darlins w/ Adia Victoria & Tristen | 1.29.16 @ The Basement East
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…