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About this time last month, we were heavy into Bonnaroo planning, but we were also keeping an eye on what was transpiring with our pals in Louisville. Forecastle previously announced the first round of late night shows for those of you that just can’t quit your music, with sets by MiMoSa or St. Paul…
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Even though we’ve been in the summer state of mind for awhile, the season’s official start has arrived, and, ironically, has been marked with a whole heap of fantastic fall show announcements. Don’t worry though, there’s plenty of summer fun left, and, if last week’s show previews and reviews didn’t tip you off, we’re…
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Budweiser’s Made in America music series returns to Music City this summer, and, once again, it’s a totally FREE affair! This year’s lineup boasts two of our local faves on the rise, Moon Taxi and Wild Cub, and, like last year’s installment, it will once again take place at Marathon Music Works, this time on July 17. All you…
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After we went to hang out at Marathon Music Works last night to celebrate with our pals from The 615, we figured out how to get people out to shows the week of Bonnaroo. You pack them full of kickass talent, and you make them free. When we arrived, a line covered the sidewalk…
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The amount of show announcements and festival news is telling us the same thing as the weather outside – summer is right around the corner. Get excited, mark your calendars, and grab tickets, because we’re sure there is something that you won’t want to miss. Check out all the news with a recap of everything we…
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For their first official music video release of 2014, local proggy indie rockers Moon Taxi recently dropped their vid for Mountains Beaches Cities single “Morocco.” Special effects heavy, more stylized, and glitzier than prior video releases, “Morocco” is an extension of the continued success the group have experienced over the past few years, quickly graduating from Music City Mayhem…
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Last week was full of every type of music news you could ask for. There were plenty of show announcements, all-new contests, reviews, Bonnaroo and SXSW coverage, and even a few great releases. In case you missed anything, here’s a recap of it all: NEWS: A newly reformed version of Black Flag will be at…
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Herb Williams (the Nashville-based, Alabama-born artist, not the former basketball player), will continue OZ‘s new monthly local spotlight series, Thursday Night Things, which kicked off last month with Chancellor Warhol and is sponsored by Native, this evening, with a one-night art exhibition, Personal Best. In addition to Williams’ own sculptures, the exhibit will features works from renowned artists…
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Here we go again. It’s time for the Music City Mayhem competition. Hundreds of artists submit to make the 32 spot playoff field, and from there it is all about getting the votes and hustling. Lulu Mae won the competition last year, and past winners have included Roots Of A Rebellion (2012), Eastern Block…
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Another busy week, huh? Between festival announcements left and right (but not Bonnaroo- yet), more quality shows than we could handle, ticket giveaways, song and video releases, locals on late night TV, and some major tour announcements, it definitely feels like the holiday lull is over. Look out for even more exciting news and features…