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As we move forward into not only a new year, but a new decade, there is, inevitably, a period of reflection of the last- a sometimes strange and fast moving era for music, that saw indie rock begin at the absolute height of critical consciousness, before fading in buzz in more recent years. Of…
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It’s been over five years since reunited, seminal west coast hardcore outfit Black Flag last played Nashville, and a whopping 35 years since their last show before that. Formed in their youth way back in the ’70s, the group, who had a ton of members in their initial decade-long run, commanding a cult following in their…
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If you’re still getting into the 2020 groove, and looking to ease back into showgoing with some quality local tunes, we have a stacked local lineup to recommend for Sunday, Jan. 19 at The Basement East! Still relatively new to the scene (though formerly members of long-running outfit Forlorn Strangers) headlining indie pop rock…
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Still riding high on the buzz from last year’s stellar fifth album ATW, as well as celebrating an excellent recent single, “1X1,” beloved local rockers All Them Witches are helping wind down the year once again at Exit/In, this time with an impressive three consecutive nights of shows! Though not New Year’s Eve happenings, the Dec. 27, 28, & 29 outings are a…
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Since first coming together as a full band (and, for a few years prior, a solo project) around a decade ago, Boston formed and, more recently, partially Nashville based, genre-bending indie, post-punk, and noise rock outfit Pile have become something of critical darlings, DIY icons, and a band other bands love to love, all while hovering…
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One of our favorite rising rock acts (and the headliners of, without a doubt, the craziest Acme show we ever hosted), Louisville’s White Reaper are out in support of their awesome, anthemic, critically acclaimed new major label debut, You Deserve Love, on a run that’ll bring them back to Nashville Dec. 19, once again at The Basement…
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For a few years running, seminal Dallas psychobilly outfit Reverend Horton Heat have marked the holidays with a special string of Horton’s Holiday Hayride shows, getting into the spirit with a stacked lineup just as acclaimed and complimentary to their punk roots. The band are set to bring the tour back to Music City Dec. 18 for a stop…
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One of the best bands to emerge from the underground garage rock scene in recent years, Chicago’s Twin Peaks only released their debut six years ago, but already feel like a familiar, accomplished, and proven musical force, thanks to a relentless tour schedule, several more excellent albums, and the chops to back up their…
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Nashville based by way of England, folk, blues, and Americana duo Ida Mae are one of the buzziest new acts in their musical sphere, met with critical acclaim for their recent debut LP, Chasing Lights, and honed from years of success in their previous alt rock outfit Kill It Kid. Influenced by the classic, rootsy, American sounds that made…
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It’s been nearly 20 years since singer-songwriter Pete Yorn released his debut LP, Songsforthemorningafter, to breakout, international acclaim, earning praise for his folk-infused alt rock sound, and positioning him as an instant star. In the years since, Yorn has continued to hone his craft, releasing a string of eclectic, diverse, and well-received efforts, including…