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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] Drew Dixon Unveils Bluesy Romp “Madam D’s”
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Staying true to his Southern roots, Music City transplant Drew Dixon often draws on soul, gospel, r&b, and blues to help flavor his very own blend of gritty rock. Since settling in Nashville a few years back, Drew has found a growing audience, and his 2015 debut, followed by singles and videos for “Dead Man” and “All…
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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] Volunteer Gets Personal on Sophomore EP ‘The World Is Ours’
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Shortly after beginning to make sweeping indie/pop rock music under the moniker Volunteer in 2014, Orlando, FL native Cory Quintard relocated to Nashville, where he’s since been busy cultivating Volunteer’s sound and building a passionate fanbase. The project’s first EP, The World Will Begin Again, arrived in early 2015, spawning several singles that managed to drum up buzz…
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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] KiND Slay the Dance Floor with “Conquer”
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When we last heard from electropop outfit KiND, they released their very own ’80s inspired workout tape. The crew are back at it with an electro house banger called “Conquer,” and we’re thrilled to bring you the premiere. The bassline prowls around the beat while synths rip across the track with melodic abandon. Seductive South…
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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] Sleeptalkre Hit the Dancefloor with KELLR for “Muscle Memory” Remix
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Local indie pop duo Sleeptalkre should be right at home on your playlists among Paramore, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, and MisterWives. Pop pair Caroline Shumate and Greg Graves put out wonderfully emotional and danceable singles like “Muscle Memory” in anticipation of their upcoming Pep Talk EP’s March 3 release. Sleeptalkre teamed up with fellow Nashvillian KELLR to…
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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] Jessie Early Resurrects ’80s-Inspired Pop With “Holy Ghost”
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When it comes to ’80s pop revival, it seems musicians either unapologetically recreate the past or carefully lift elements to weave into the sounds and styles of the present. Local pop artist Jessie Early resurrects arena drums, guitar solos, and tightly arranged background vocals for single “Holy Ghost.” Early elaborates on the track, saying, “My…
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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] Coyote Talk Unveil Stylish Video for New Song “Spirit of the Night”
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Raised in between the urban sprawl of the Chicago and the sprawling cornfields of Indiana, singer-songwriter Joshua Frigo began writing the genesis of what would become Coyote Talk before ultimately relocating to Nashville, where the group’s folky, poppy, modern, alt-Americana meets indie rock sound feels right at home. Rounded out by Ben Goodrow and Alex Dobbert, the band…
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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] YØUTH Returns with Self-Reflective New Single “Anyway”
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It’s been nearly two years since local artist Julian Dente released his trumpet debut EP, Start Again, as YØUTH. A project Dente describes as making “music that reminds you of high school. In a good way,” YØUTH builds his jangly, emotionally resonate, and deeply personal style of indie rock on a base of influences that definitely channels…
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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] Watch Jeffrey James’ Stripped Down Performance of “Both Ways”
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Local pop/r&b artist Jeffrey James released the beautifully tempered single “Both Ways” this fall via Nashville indie label South x Sea. Today, we’re excited to bring you the exclusive premiere of the track’s live performance video, recorded at the label’s east side studio space. James nimbly alternates between warm verses and standout choruses while talented…
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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] ELEL Get Into the Spirit with “Christmas Time Is Here” | See Them Dec. 17 at Our Caroling Show!
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Leading up to our fifth annual Christmas Caroling Party, set to take place this Saturday, Dec. 17 at The 5 Spot, we’ve been excited to bring you premieres from Ron Gallo and Sad Baxter, providing a taste of the free, holiday fun and revelry you can expect this weekend. Today, on the heels of their new video for…
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[NO COUNTRY PREMIERE] Michael McQuaid Bleeds Charisma on R&B Jam “Heartbreaker”
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Nashville’s Michael McQuaid creates cunning R&B, spices it up with pop hooks, and tops the package off with a dose of gritty charisma. McQuaid’s new single “Heartbreaker” is an excellent introduction if you aren’t familiar, and we have the premiere of the track ahead of its release on Friday. “Heartbreaker” burns down the house…