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Celebrating a newfound independence, beloved San Diego indie punks Wavves‘ latest album, You’re Welcome, is their first entirely self-released through their own label Ghost Ramp. Previously something of a hobby imprint to release a 7″ or some merch here or there, Wavves’ creative core Nathan Williams took a frustrating few years on a major label (and some of…
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Just days after wowing us in Louisville at Forecastle Fest (and a year after an epic comeback at Bonnaroo), beloved Brooklyn dance punk outfit LCD Soundsystem have expanded their fall U.S. tour to include an Oct. 20 stop at Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium, their first time ever properly playing Music City. The legendary band, led by scene veteran James…
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Following in the footsteps of both Chris Stapleton and Margo Price last season, breakout local alt-country revivalist Sturgill Simpson, whose brilliant third album A Sailor’s Guide to Earth just nabbed a well-deserved and surprise Album of the Year Grammy nomination (as well as one for Best Country Album), has been tapped to appear as the musical guest on Saturday…
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For the last several years, Lightning 100 and Marathon Music Works have been teaming up every April to bring all of us the epic Marathon Village Block Party. As in years past, there will be an “indie Nash” spring market, full of locally owned, known, and loved venders, plus food trucks, some VIP options, and, it goes without saying, a…
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Nashville rockers Kings of Leon are back with their best album in awhile, Mechanical Bull, and they’ve finally announced the first leg of their North American tour in support. The trek will hit Bridgestone Arena on Feb. 7, with Gary Clark Jr. (who recently played his own headlining Nashville show) set to open. Tickets are slated to go on sale next, Friday,…
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Last week we told you about surprise appearances around town from major artists, we kept you up to date on some extra special shows, we gave you the rundown on a nearby festival, we brought you some great new music, and more. As we dive headfirst into a new week, keep an eye out…