One of the standout performers at last month’s Forecastle Fest in Louisville, indie pop duo Sylvan Esso have been a favorite of ours since they first erupted onto the scene a few short years ago. It was only last year that the band made their Nashville debut at Cannery Ballroom, but the group are already set…
A longtime favorite of ours, Americana/alt-country/punk-tinged singer-songwriter William Elliott Whitmore made a name for himself taking the more punk, DIY route of playing dives and clubs across the country over the years, organically building a following for his powerful, heartfelt tunes. While we’d jump at any chance to see him live, Whitmore’s upcoming show at City Winery,…
Back in July, indie synth-pop group Vinyl Thief dropped their strongest release to date. Their new EP, Touch, is filled with hooky choruses and infectious rhythms that are made for the dance floor. The local favorites are headed to Mercy Lounge on Aug. 26 for a night of incredible music that you won’t want…
A seminal act from the ’70s wave of British ska, punk, and reggae infused 2 tone, The English Beat, after decades of dormancy, have sprung back to life in recent years, operating in two different incarnations across two different continents. The stateside version, fronted by original vocalist Dave Wakeling, are gearing up to release a…
We’ve been riding on high with anticipation for Carl Broemel‘s new solo record since the first singles began surfacing. Some may know Broemel for his work with My Morning Jacket for the past decade now, but the Nashville resident appears to have incorporated his highly acclaimed guitar work with songwriting to match in his upcoming album,…
Earlier this year, rising singer-songwriter Kyle Craft released his debut album, Dolls Of The Highland, to high critical acclaim. His punchy, southern-inspired sound mixes alt-rock with gospel, Motown and the blues. You’ll want to catch him live before he hits the big time, so don’t miss his set at The High Watt on August 16. You can…
Out in support of their fantastic new album The Magic, acclaimed, long-running San Francisco experimental rockers Deerhoof return to Nashville next week, Aug. 10, for a performance at Mercy Lounge, their second Music City show in just as many years after a bit of a slowdown on tour dates. Backed by punk up and comers Blank Spell and local experimental…
On the heels of their debut at Bonnaroo, and still celebrating the buzz surrounding their fantastic new sophomore LP, Not to Disappear, London indie/folk group Daughter have announced their first Nashville show in several years, Nov. 11 at Cannery Ballroom! A band who seem only to get better with each release, their earnest, personal, and moody style has made them…
Though famed indie/alt/emo rockers Motion City Soundtrack played Nashville twice last year, after not having hit Music City since 2011, the group are set to return next month, Aug. 9 at Cannery Ballroom for one final, special performance, as part of their So Long, Farewell tour (notably featuring the return of longtime drummer Tony Thaxton). Despite a successful 10th anniversary…
Singer-songwriter John Moreland is known for his intimate and inspiring live shows. Now, the Oklahoma-based talent is gearing up for a show at The Basement East on July 29. His third solo album, High on Tulsa Heat, helped Moreland break out as one of the most talked-about acoustic storytellers of 2015. If you missed his…