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As we told you back in Oct., seminal alt-rock act the Pixies will return to Nashville Feb. 2 to perform at The Ryman Auditorium. Amazingly, tickets for the show, which also features Cults, are still available. Grab ’em while they last, because this one’s surely going to sell out. Though bassist and founding member Kim Deal exited the band earlier…
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Another month, another Red Bull Sound Select showcase- and this one has an extra killer lineup! Set to take place on Dec. 11, this time at The Stone Fox, the Red Bull-sponsored, local talent-curated, $3 event will feature Night Beds, Future Unlimited, and Boom Forest. Per usual, it’s first come first served, and Red Bull asks that you RSVP here…
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We recently caught up with Anna Worstell, frontwoman of Nashville electro-punk outfit Five Knives, before the band took the stage for a late night set at Marathon Music Works. It was 11pm and drinks were flowing, so we kept this one short and sweet. After the jump, check out Five Questions with Five Knives!
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Remember just one week ago, when we brought you news of Los Angeles sister group HAIM‘s first-ever Nashville headlining show? And, remember, at the time, when we told you that you’d better grab your tickets fast, since they would almost certainly sell out? Well, that April 27 show, which was originally intended to take place at…
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Never ones to disappoint, indie rockers Arcade Fire have released another new music video, this time for “Afterlife,” and it might be their most visually-stunning and ambitious yet. Produced by The Creators Project and directed by Emily Kai Bock, the “Afterlife” video spans generations in its thematic focus, and clocks in at nearly eight minutes. You just need to…
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We named their 2012 piece of punk rock perfection, On the Impossible Past, one of the top ten albums of the year, and now, finally, Pennsylvania’s The Menzingers have announced their first Nashville date since its release. Formed in ’06 and with three records under their belt, it took until Impossible Past for the quartet to properly find their…
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Lots of updates in Kings of Leon land! The Nashville rockers, who recently released their best album in awhile, Mechanical Bull, have just dropped a brand new music video for “Beautiful War.” The six and a half minute epic is something of a short film, revolving around themes of impulsive actions and their repercussions; a compelling, fun…
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Our favorite local synthpoppers, Coin, have just dropped a cover of the Simon and Garfunkel classic “Cecilia,” and it’s downright amazing. Coin bring their signature pop sensibilities, affinity for synths (though reeled in a bit), and infectious energy to the track, co-opting it as a Coin song without straying too far from what makes…
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In just one day, Nov. 27, eclectic rapper, artist, and entrepreneur Kanye West is set to take the stage at Bridgestone Arena along with Kendrick Lamar. Not only are tickets still available, starting at just $39.50, but we’re also giving away a pair (be sure to enter here by 3 p.m. today). The show, part of West’s Yeezus…
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Chicago’s Chance the Rapper is poised to be the Windy City’s next big success story. He’s headlining a national club tour, popping up on festival lineups, collaborating with the likes of Childish Gambino, and nabbing BET Award nominations, all before even releasing a proper studio album. It’s only a matter of time until he’s rocking stadiums…