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Don’t Miss The Rentals w/ Rey Pila & Radiation City | TONIGHT @ Mercy Lounge
For the first time in right years, Matt Sharp-led The Rentals will return to Nashville, celebrating the release of their first album in 15 years (and third-full length overall) with a performance tonight, May 25 at Mercy Lounge with Rey Pila and Radiation City. Boasting something of a supergroup lineup in the studio these days (and not a shabby live band either),…
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The Rentals to Play Mercy Lounge May 25
When last we checked in on The Rentals, the power pop project of ex-Weezer bassist Matt Sharp, the group were gearing up to release their first album in 15 years, 2014’s Lost in Alphaville, boasting a new supergroup lineup of Lauren Chipman, Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius, Ryen Slegr of Ozma, and The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney. In the months since the…
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No Country in a Nutshell: The Weekly Recap | 12.9-12.15
Last week, we brought you tons of show coverage, news on some of our most-anticipated events of 2014, spotlights on several talented female artists, and a whole slew of preview posts featuring some of the amazing bands performing this week at our Christmas Carol Party! We know it’s a busy time of year, so,…
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The Rentals Announce First Album in 15 Years; Black Keys’ Patrick Carney to Drum
Synthy power pop act The Rentals have announced their signing to Polyvinyl ahead of a new full-length, the band’s first since 1999, due out in 2014. Fronted by original Weezer bassist Matt Sharp, the group released two popular records in the ’90s, before taking a hiatus. Over the past few years, Sharp and co. have been…