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We’ve been buzzing about local rocker J. Marco for a awhile now, and even invited him to play our Acme showcase series earlier this year. Though he’s been a fixture in the Nashville scene for a minute, previously fronting New City Savages after relocating to Music City from Massachusetts, his introduction for many likely came from last…
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Returning to Nashville for the first time in two years, thanks to the fine folks at Communion, Brooklyn indie/chamber pop outfit San Fermin are out in support of their gorgeous, personal, and layered new album, Belong. Renowned for their engaging and lush live show, the eight-piece group are slated to return to Exit/In on Sept. 28, with support from likeminded…
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Formed in 1990 in New York City, Quicksand are something of modern legends in the post-hardcore scene, and, though they might not quite have the name recognition of peers like Fugazi or Helmet, the two full-lengths released during their five-year initial run have maintained cult status, and have had immeasurable influence on decades of younger bands…
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We’ve been keeping an eye on the work of talented songwriter Troy Akers, and his musical project Bandit Heart, for a few years now, and you may remember that we premiered the video for “Ghost” from the longtime Nashville artist. Hopefully, you caught up with his last single, “Coma,” which we shared in our weekly Spotify…
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It’s been about a year and a half since we shared new music from Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes, when the beloved local synth pop outfit dropped Bemidji, the companion EP to 2014’s well-received Kid Tiger. As you may have seen on our Spotify playlist this week, DE&TGL are back with a new…
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Beloved songwriter and violin virtuoso Andrew Bird is never one to rest on his laurels. After a string of critically-acclaimed albums first brought Bird into the national spotlight in the mid ’00s, the talented artist has continued to hone his work through new releases, high-profile collaborations, film scores, and unique concert experiences. The latter…
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If you’re a fan of the grittier side of Americana, you’ll want to head to The Basement East for an intimate show with celebrated alt-country group American Aquarium. Led by championed singer-songwriter BJ Barham, they’ll take the stage for the first time with their newly-reshuffled lineup. Get there early to hear the fuzzy ’70s inspired grooves…
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Nashville based pop queen Daniella Mason has been on an absolute tear this year with singles “Tell Me It’s Over,” “Cover the Earth” and “Cruel Summer” in anticipation of her self-titled album that comes out on Oct. 13. As the year’s warm days fade into the rearview, Mason shuts the season down in the…
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As AmericanaFest 2017 came and went last week, the festival made it clear our city remains a bastion of incredible roots and alt-country artists. Amid this year’s celebrated and anticipated releases from Lilly Hiatt, Margo Price, Angaleena Presley, Andrew Combs and Caroline Spence, we welcome newcomer Savannah Conley. The 20 year old Nashville native…
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While they wowed us once again this summer at Bonnaroo, with a breathtaking main stage set in support of their fantastic, long-awaited recent third full-length, beloved English indie pop trio The xx haven’t properly played Nashville since their one and only Music City outing nearly four years ago. That all changes Oct. 4 when the band return to…