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Indie pop band Eisley have announced their first headlining U.S. tour of 2014, which will kick off April 1 right here in Nashville at Exit/In, in support of last year’s Currents. Hailing from Texas, Eisley, which consists of four siblings and their cousin, have toured relentlessly over the past decade, with four fantastic full-length releases under their belts. Channeling a…
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The immense impact New York’s Television had on post-punk, new wave, and indie rock is immeasurable, and with only two albums (a third came later, after a break and subsequent reunion) under their belt, their legacy is all the more impressive, and one very few peers can claim. Though their current incarnation is short original guitarist…
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Former brains behind Bright Eyes, occasional Desaparecido, and sometimes Monster of Folk Conor Oberst has announced a new album, Upside Down Mountain, as well as U.S. tour with Dawes, which stops at our very own Ryman Auditorium on June 6. Not only will Dawes open for Oberst on this outing, but they will also act as his backing band- much like…
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Led by the likes of the Alabama Shakes, it seems as if the Southern soul revival has been in full swing these last few years. Despite the success of the genre, few acts are as compelling to listeners as St. Paul and the Broken Bones. The group, fronted by incredible vocalist Paul Janeway, has become…
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“Thursday Night Things,” a new “curated series of unexpected collaborations by Nashville based artists,” which has been confusingly abbreviated “TNT,” will kick off Feb. 20 [UPDATE: moved to Friday, Feb. 21 due to inclement weather, all other details remain the same]at impressive new special arts and events center, Oz, and will feature local rapper Chancellor Warhol and visual performance artist Benton-C Bainbridge. The…
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Valentine’s Day is for chumps, right? Sure it is. Both those alone and attached spout similar sentiments about the pangs of the day of cupid, but… what if you could possibly land a date with Evan Bird of breakout Nashville punk sensation Diarrhea Planet? Welp… guess what? All you have to do is submit, in FIVE…
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Nashville’s Natural Child are having a hell of a year. The one time local weekend ramblers have clocked some serious miles in 2013. Now in anticipation of their upcoming full length, Dances With Wolves, out on February 25th on Burger Records, we’re starting to get a smattering of new singles from Natty Child. We…
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Photo by Veta&Theo Nashville Cream brought in long time Nashville rockers Those Darlins for an intimate live performance in their morgue (aka their archive room) of tracks “That Man” and “Why Can’t I” from their recently released Blur The Line. The live performances were brought to life thanks to the power of YouTube, and…
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Hey Weezer fans, you’re in luck: the indie/alt rock/emo turned power pop pioneers have announced not one, but TWO performances in Nashville this spring, April 5 and 6 at The Ryman Auditorium. Best we can tell, the group’s last Music City visit was way back in ’05, so this special two-night engagement is more than appreciated. [Update: The Ryman has clarified just…
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Local rockers Bear In The Campsite have been on the scene for a couple of years, but their 2014 EP Hotel Infinity really taps the range of alt rock sounds that they are capable of. Clocking in under 20 minutes, the songs harken comparisons to indie rockers new and old. Have a listen to the EP…