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Greg Cartwright to Play Free In-Store at Fond Object July 11; Mercy Lounge Show Nov. 2 with Reigning Sound
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Asheville (by way of Memphis) rocker Greg Cartwright is a legend in underground music if there ever was one. Though he’s been a part of many successful and largely under the radar groups over the years, the two most prominent, perhaps, are Reigning Sound and the Oblivians. The latter, punk-leaning outfit, played Exit/In last fall; part…
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Gardens & Villa Share “Domino” Music Video | Playing The High Watt Sept. 30
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We may be decades removed from California’s hippie movement, but Santa Barbara’s Gardens & Villa bring the peace and love with a fresh dose of synths and flute. They just announced a show at The High Watt on September 30, and dropped a new music video. The flute-driven earworm for single “Domino” would make…
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[PREVIEW] The Felice Brothers w/ Robert Ellis | TONIGHT @ Mercy Lounge
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In just two days, we’ll be celebrating the independence of our nation – and what better way to begin the week of America’s birthday than by going to a show dedicated to Americana folk/rock music? Tonight at the Mercy Lounge, The Felice Brothers and Robert Ellis will be taking over the stage. At $15 a ticket, that’s a small price…
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Vinyl Thief Premiere “Compact” Ahead of July 22 Release of ‘Fathoms’
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Earlier this year Vinyl Thief released Stop Motion, a fantastic followup to their 2012 debut EP, Rebel Hill, and something of an appetizer, a way to whet our palettes ahead of the main course: their upcoming debut full-length, Fathoms. While we still have to wait until July 22 to hear the whole thing, the band have begun building buzz…
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Don’t Miss Swans w/ Xiu Xiu | TONIGHT @ Exit/In
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Seminal no wave/noise rock pioneers Swans have been unstoppable since their 2010 reformation, producing what just might be a contender for their best (or at least most balanced) release ever, To Be Kind, last month. Led by enigmatic frontman and multi-instrumentlaist Michael Gira, Swans’ first run lasted from 1984-1997, with a break just as long until their…
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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] The Neighbourhood w/ Travi$ Scott & White Arrows | July 14 @ Marathon Music Works
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As we told you last month, indie/alt-rockers The Neighbourhood are set to make their return to Music City on July 14 at Marathon Music Works; their first Nashville show of 2014, following a sold out headlining Cannery Ballroom spot and a supporting slot at The Woods at Fontanel with Imagine Dragons. This time around, they’ll be bringing along rapper Travi$…
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Chromeo to Play Marathon Music Works Oct. 3 with Wave Racer
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Canadian electro-funk duo Chromeo are having a great year. Their fourth album, White Women, has been met with nonstop critical praise, as well as the group’s highest chart performance to date, and their latest single, “Jealous (I Ain’t With It),” might just be their catchiest ever, and seems poised to become a smash summer anthem (watch its…
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Julian Casablancas+The Voidz Announce New Album, Oct. 21 Show at Marathon Music Works
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Enigmatic Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas has announced the next chapter of his solo career, a new group called Julian Casablancas+The Voidz, and, while the singer released an album under his own name, Phrazes for the Young, in 2009, The Voidz’ upcoming Tyranny, due out Sept. 23 on Julian’s own Cult Records, is being billed as their debut. The newly formed…
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Loretta Lynn Announces Two Nights at The Ryman, Oct. 10 & 11
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Country legend Loretta Lynn has announced not one, but two back to back performances this fall, Oct. 10 and 11, at just about the most perfect place we can ever imagine catching her: The Ryman Auditorium. Contrary to what the name of this site might imply, we have a ton of respect for country’s roots and its instrumental…
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[PREVIEW] Shellshag w/ Street Eaters and Breast Massage | TONIGHT @ The Stone Fox
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Are you looking for a way to get over the hump on hump day? Have the mid-week blues been fucking up your mojo as of late? Well, fear not faithful readers, because if you want to kick the rest of your week into high gear, we have the show for you! Brooklyn punk rock…