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Art rock isn’t really a genre that we tack to many local acts we cover, but after listening to Fox Grin‘s lush new EP Dawn, it’s something we would definitely like to hear more of. Luckily, this duo are paving the way for a great niche in the Nashville rock scene, and they were nice enough to…
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With the goal of keeping their stellar momentum going from 2016 into 2017, middle Tennessee reggae rockers Roots of a Rebellion are hosting a killer night of music with the most irie vibes you’re likely to catch this far north of Jamaica. In celebration of the incomparable Bob Marley’s upcoming birthday (Feb. 6 to…
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Premier local punk/indie/emo party Nashville Is the Reason is turning two, and they’re celebrating in style by hosting a Punk Rock Prom at The Basement East, expanding on their typical Pub side DJ night with a show in the main venue, boasting an all-star Smiths cover band called Louder Than Bombs (featuring members of Bayside, Saves The Day, and more) as well…
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While the weather may not feel like it is already February, announcements are flooding the calendar for the spring touring season. That being said, we have plenty to choose from around town this weekend in Music City, at least until Super Bowl Sunday. We have a star studded visit from a Prairie Home Companion, a…
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After a long and occasionally difficult process leading up to the release of their third album, last year’s Real Emotion, it seems like local indie rockers Paper Route are back to smooth sailing. The group have released a handful of well received singles and videos, they’ve been touring frequently, and their latest was met with critical acclaim; perhaps a…
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It’s been a long road to Paramore‘s fifth album- the highly-anticipated followup to their Grammy winning, 2013 self-titled effort. Over the past few years, the local group, who still call the Nashville area home more than a decade into their existence, achieved some of the highest critical and commercial success of their career, toured the…
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Last month, beloved emo outfit Dashboard Confessional, who’ve become increasingly active in recent years after returning from a hiatus, announced a series of intimate shows at The Basement East, initially Feb. 21, 22, & 23, with outings on the 26 and 28 promptly added after the first three sold out immediately. Tacked onto the end of a tour which has sold out (much larger)…
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Since the release of their sophomore album, last year’s Welcome to Worms, we’ve been pretty obsessed with LA punk outfit Bleached, and managed to catch them live several times throughout 2016, both in Nashville and at festivals. With a substantive, melodic, and personal style, their compelling songs and electrifying performances have made them one of the…
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Comedian and overall cultural voice Aziz Ansari recently tackled the subject of modern dating through a book, TV series, and standup special.; it’s all insightful and highly entertaining! But Aziz didn’t release a song. Thankfully, Nashville pop artist Pat Kiloran has us covered with new single “Another Lover” featuring fellow Nashvillian and The Voice (Team…