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If you’re only casually familiar with famed Brazilian singer Seu Jorge, odds are it’s for his memorable and iconic role in classic Wes Anderson film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. While Jorge’s extensive and eclectic work definitely warrants exploration beyond his David Bowie cover contributions to that movie, his unparalleled ability to tackle the late singer’s…
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The holiday spirit is in full swing, and holiday shows are starting to pop up on the local landscape. We’ll be hosting our 5th Annual Christmas Caroling Party next weekend Dec. 17 at The 5 Spot, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start celebrating this weekend too. We have a little bit of everything –…
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Alt-rock pioneers Dinosaur Jr. have announced a spring North American tour in support of their latest, this summer’s Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not, which returns them to Nashville for the first time in over four years, March 23 at Cannery Ballroom. Without the seminal group’s late ’80s output, the ’90s alt rock explosion arguably would have sounded a…
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If you missed Georgia-based alt rockers Futurebirds’ stop in Nashville earlier this year, you’re in luck. They are bringing their unique mix of southern rock and grungy 1970s psychedelia to Mercy Lounge on Dec. 16, along with support from T. Hardy Morris. Tickets are still available for only $15, but we’re also giving away a pair of tickets to one very lucky…
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Local indie popsters ELEL have been hot on the promo cycle for their recently released debut full length Geode, which dropped on Mom + Pop Records on Oct. 21. In continued support, they have just released an ace-filmed video for “Automatic,” which features bassist Jo Jo Jackson finding an undeniable love a co-worker at a vinyl pressing…
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“Next likely Nashville success story” is a tag we toss around regularly, but with a scene so rich, it often feels justifiably applied. One longtime favorite definitely worthy of that descriptor are Future Thieves, who, over the last few years, we’ve watched grow from a promising new local rock group to a critically acclaimed, soon…
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Eagle Johnson & Clean Machine recently popped onto our radar with the first single, “Push Pin Jane,” from their upcoming debut Tennessee Beach, which is due out April 21. That first single has a vibe that reminds us of Tom Petty run through a retro pop filter, and had us eager for more. Eagle shared…
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‘Tis the season to mix music with the holiday spirit, and in Music City there is no shortage of events promoting this attitude. Soulful local singer Jessie Baylin will headline an event tonight at The Basement East with proceeds going to the Second Harvest Food Bank. Baylin, who blew us away with her 2015…
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Rising Nashville rockers Reality Something are back in the spotlight today with the release of their new single “Bail.” The track follows up “Break It,” which dropped this summer, and both are presumed to be from a forthcoming sophomore release to follow up on their stand out 2015 self-titled debut. “Bail” feels the power…
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Returning to Nashville for the first time in over four years, SoCal soul/r&b rocker Nick Waterhouse, who recently released a stellar third album Never Twice, is back in town with his fantastic backing band tonight, Dec. 6 at Mercy Lounge. One of the most compelling figures of the modern soul revival, Nick has managed to weave between full-on…