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Alabama Shakes go global…
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The little indie band that got it’s start here in Nashville is all grown up. Alabama Shakes have seen a meteoric rise in notoriety since we first started talking about them last summer. They are confirmed to play SXSW, Sasquatch, Hang Out Festival, and Bonnaroo; they just announced tour dates with a swing through…
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Check out this awesome Polica video for “Amongster”
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Poliça’s debut record, Give You The Ghost, dropped on Tuesday, and it is in heavy rotation over here. Spin just premiered the video for “Amongster” below, and you can check out their amazing Daytrotter session here. Once you are all finished with that stuff, roll down to Grimey’s to grab some tickets for Poliça…
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First listen of Lambchop’s new record
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Kurt Wagner is back with another Nashville collective of musicians for Lambchop’s 11th studio release, titled Mr. M. The record is a really pretty and delicately orchestrated effort. The record officially releases on February 21st on Merge Records, but they are offering a first listen over at NPR this week. It’s definitely worth your time.
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Stream Sleigh Bells new record in its entirety
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Sleigh Bells burst out of no where with their 2010 release Treats, and their follow up Reign of Terror is one of the most anticipated new releases of this winter. That record releases on Mom + Pop Records on 2/21, but you can get a first listen to Reign Of Terror in it’s entirety…
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Bonnaroo 2012 lineup announcement
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We’ve been speculating for months on the 2012 Bonnaroo lineup. So, how did we do? I’d say pretty well. We correctly nailed the headlining sets by Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish, and The Beach Boys. We also nailed predicitions about The Antlers, Shins, The Roots, Battles, Mogwai, and The War On Drugs.…
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Jack White announces Blunderbuss tour dates and a new video
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Mr. Third Man Records, Jack White is starting to make more noise with the release of his new record Blunderbuss due out on April 24th. He will kick off a solo tour in Chattanooga starting on March 10th, and will also stop off for dates in Birmingham, Memphis, and Tulsa. These very few dates…
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8 off 8th with Night Beds, The Electric Hearts, Sol Cat, & more, Mercy Lounge, Tonight in Nashville
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It’s another edition of rapid fire three song sets for some local Nashville bands tonight in the weekly 8 off 8th Monday night at Mercy Lounge. It’s a chance for you to check out some of the best local musicians in Nashville’s indie scene, and the best part is IT’S FREE! On tap tonight…
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Exclusive Album Preview for The Joy Of Painting’s Asterisk, & see them with Mom and Dad, Thief, & The Mike Colman Quartet, The 5 Spot, Tonight In Nashville
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We get a pretty healthy stack of inquiries around here from artists requesting our words of promotion. We got one recently that really grabbed my attention, and, by my attention, I mean I listened to more than 3 minutes of it. I listened to the whole record… twice (make that three times by the…
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New Music Releases – 2/7/12
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I’m a day late… don’t kill me. Here is our weekly rundown of new music for the week of February 7th that is worth you getting to know. I’ve tried to find links with good reviews and at a track or two for you to check out. Find what you like, and then head…