
Though never the mainstream superstars of some of their ’90s rock peers, California-formed Pavement are, arguably, the decade’s most influential and iconic indie band, whose prolific yet brief decade-long initial run helped shape modern indie rock in immeasurable ways. Formed in 1989, initially as a studio project (they’d fill out their ranks and become…
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Though never the mainstream superstars of some of their ’90s rock peers, California-formed Pavement are, arguably, the decade’s most influential and iconic indie band, whose prolific yet brief decade-long initial run helped shape modern indie rock in immeasurable ways. Formed in 1989, initially as a studio project (they’d fill out their ranks and become…

Preeminent local DIY, all ages venue Drkmttr– one of our favorite show spaces in all of Nashville- is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a second annual Drkmttr Fest this weekend, Oct. 17-19. Boasting an incredibly stacked lineup of both local and national artists, the all ages affair features two days of music, ranging from…
It’s been over a year since local indie rock breakout Sophie Allison, better known as her musical alias Soccer Mommy, released her phenomenal third album, Sometimes, Forever– undoubtedly one of the most buzzed about records of 2022. It’s been a whirlwind of a year since, with Soccer Mommy embarking on tours, supporting some stellar artists (like…
It’s been over a year since local indie rock breakout Sophie Allison, better known as her musical alias Soccer Mommy, released her phenomenal third album, Sometimes, Forever– undoubtedly one of the most buzzed about records of 2022. It’s been a whirlwind of a year since, with Soccer Mommy embarking on tours, supporting some stellar…

By the time her major label debut, Heard It in a Past Life, arrived at the start of 2019, Maryland born and now LA-based pop singer Maggie Rogers had already been met with a whirlwind of buzz, thanks to two early self-released folk albums, a 2016 viral video of Pharrell Williams hearing her music…
Namir Blade unleashes an early contender for album of the year with Metropolois. Also on fire with a new album: Yot Club with off the grid. Jive Talk releases a sweet EP along with single “Cotton Candy.” Fleurie links up with Bren Joy for “Stawberries & Sunsets.” Hit play on the Nashville Spotify playlist…
PONCÉ channels Father John Misty and refined 60s nostalgia with “Your Bedroom, Your Shadow.” Savannah Conley lyrics cut extra hard on “Always Gonna Happen.” Abigail Osborn’s “Pinball” is ricocheting in our heads nonstop. Stick around all the way to the end of “Ignorant” by Chattanooga to Nashville artist Qualls. Listen to all these tracks…

Easily one of our most-anticipated albums of the year, local indie rock breakout Soccer Mommy is set to drop her third full-length, Sometimes, Forever, on June 24. Produced by Daniel Lopatin, the record follows 2020’s critically-adored and Grammy nominated Color Theory, as is being described as the singer’s “boldest and most aesthetically adventurous work…

It’s “Showtime” on Case Arnold’s latest release. Then it’s a big week for duos! Crystal-clear vocals meet impeccable production on Julia Knight and Biyo’s “Sundried.” Landon Sears and Houston Kendrick do it up on “Push Me Away” followed by Brooke Alexx and Lackhoney on “Summer in the Hamptons.” Listen to the entire mix on…