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Local, via Ann Arbor Michigan, indie rockers Mackinac (presumably named after the Michigan island) popped onto our radar recently with their artsy, melodic, emotive indie rock. The track that really caught us was “You Were My Favorite,” which speaks of lost loves and trying to take back the past, and we jumped at the…
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A longtime favorite of ours, Americana/alt-country/punk-tinged singer-songwriter William Elliott Whitmore made a name for himself taking the more punk, DIY route of playing dives and clubs across the country over the years, organically building a following for his powerful, heartfelt tunes. While we’d jump at any chance to see him live, Whitmore’s show tonight, Sept. 2 at City…
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It’s hard to believe that we have reached the final weekend of Live on the Green. It seems like just yesterday that we kicked things off with Andra Day, Allen Stone, and White Denim, and have watched the bar continually rise with Jenny Lewis, Passenger, and JR JR. in week two and Dawes, Kurt Vile & the Violators,…
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The finale of Live On The Green dominates the city landscape this holiday weekend, and we’re sure to spend a lot of the weekend there with you. Believe it or not, there will also be a nice helping of club shows going on around town, and we’ve highlighted our top recommendations with our staff picks…
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If you’ve been following our Spotify playlist, you’ve already been tipped off to the dynamic pop of Truitt. The brother-sister duo recently released their debut self-titled EP that contains five pure pop gems. Produced by Jon Santana (Cappa, JMR), the Truitt EP features a bevy of lofty choruses, bridges that take us to diverse…
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Any Nashville resident could give you a mile-long list of reasons why this city is the best, but one of the things that is sure to stand out is Live on the Green. Sadly, the free, weekly musical gathering in Public Square Park is coming to a close this weekend after three weeks of stellar entertainment,…
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We last checked in with local boogie rockers Savoy Motel, when they dropped their garage glam track “Souvenir Shop Rock” earlier this summer. Now, the band, made up of members of Cheap Time and Heavy Cream, are back with the new single, “Sorry People,” in support of their upcoming self-titled LP, which is set to drop…
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Beloved singer-songwriter Amos Lee is showing off a funky and inspired new sound on his latest album, Spirit. The Philadelphia native is giving fans a first taste of his latest record with a show at Ascend Amphitheater on Sept. 16. This time around, adopted Nashvillians Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors will be on hand to kick…
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To call Will Toledo prolific might be an understatement. The creative force behind Car Seat Headrest, Toledo released an impressive 11 records via Bandcamp while he was in college, and, reportedly even first started recording vocals in the backseat of his car for privacy, thus the name of the band. Toledo’s DIY ethos, dynamic…
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Talented multi-genre quartet Lake Street Dive made waves with their groovy new record, Side Pony, earlier this year. The 1960s inspired record was recorded here in Nashville and produced by Dave Cobb, so it’s only fitting that they head back to its birthplace for an epic headlining show. The band will play The Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 15, along with Brooklyn alt-pop…