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Best known as the drummer for acclaimed, long-running alt rock trio Paramore, as well as his for fronting his fantastic side project Halfnoise (which began back in 2010, during his stint away from Paramore, and has remained prolific even since rejoining in 2017), Nashville’s Zac Farro has, for the first time, just released a…
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It’s only been a couple of years since Nashville native Cecilia Castleman captured our attention with wistful and folky early single “Lonely Nights,” but in the time since, the introspective, poppy, timeless young singer-songwriter has grown an impressive amount both in her artistry and her popularity. Cosigned by the likes of Zane Lowe and…
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Julia JacklinThe Blue Room at Third Man Records; Nashville, TNApril 13, 2024 Photos by Gina Di Maio Just one night after gracing the stage at The Ryman Auditorium for the first time, in support of the third of a four-night residency from famed, Nashville-based indie favorite Mitski, Australia’s Julia Jacklin returned to The Blue…

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Formed in 1982 and born out of New York City’s fascinating no wave scene of the late ’70s and early ’80s, genre-bending, experimental outfit Swans originated with and have consistently been helmed by singer and multi-instrumentalist Michael Gira. Renowned in their early days for their noisy, industrial, intense and abrasive sound and nihilistic and…

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From the dreamy, forlorn indie folk and Americana of 2017 debut album Good Woman, to the grittier, more indie rock leaning 2020 sophomore effort The Greatest Part, to supergroup Bermuda Triangle, alongside Brittany Howard and Jesse Lafser, to collaborations with other renowned local artists like Hayley Williams and Julien Baker, eclectic singer-songwriter Becca Mancari has, without a doubt,…

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Formed nearly a decade ago, briefly as a dream pop band, in Chicago, Deeper cut their teeth in their hometown’s flourishing indie rock scene of the 2010s, forging a cool, propulsive, and fresh indie sound by the release of their eponymous 2018 debut LP. Lots of touring, festival appearances, critical accolades, and online buzz…
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Laura Jane Gracew/ Weakened FriendsThe Blue Room at Third Man Records; Nashville, TNApril 28, 2023 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Though not for lack of trying, it’s been six years since influential Florida punk outfit (and one of our favorite bands ever) Against Me! last played Nashville, and seven since the…
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We’ve been keeping on an eye on Third Man Records signees Sun Seeker for well over a year now, since their strong first impression with excellent debut single “Georgia Dust.” The group will release their debut EP, Biddeford, this Friday, July 14, and are set to host a release show the same day at Third Man Records‘ Blue Room…
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Ultimate Painting w/ Salad Boys and Paperhead The Blue Room @ Third Man Records; Nashville, TN September 24, 2015 Words by Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto). Anytime Jack White rolls out the red/white/black/yellow carpet, opening up the performance space of Third Man Records to the general public (and his legion of die hard fans for that…
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Parquet Courts, Photo by Shawn Jackson of Sundel Perry Parquet Courts with Quailbones The Blue Room at Third Man Records, Nashville, TN June 5, 2014 Words by: Jacob Ryan (@GonzoWithGusto) Photos by: Shawn Jackson Every so often, a band comes along that breaks things wide open in the world of rock. Nirvana did it…