independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
While I can always find a bit of dancing—or at least some rhythmic toe tapping and finger pointing—at most concerts, the fans of Turkuaz showed up to the Exit/In ready to move. Sneakers were the footwear of the evening, and it was clear the crowd was ready to get down with the nine-member funk band... Continue Reading →
There are people who can sing, and then there is Jason Eskridge. For the last 18 years, Eskridge has made a name for himself as a go-to session and touring vocalist with heavyweights in all genres. After several years touring with gospel singer Nicole C. Mullen, Eskridge joined Lyle Lovett’s band, toured with bluesman Jonny... Continue Reading →
The holidays are always a time of hope and optimism, even if the holiday is the not so traditional, like Nashville’s much-loved Festivus (a holiday inspired by the TV series Seinfeld). Last Friday, Nashville indie-rock radio station Lightning 100 partnered with Marathon Music Works to raise money and collect donated toys for the Salvation Army... Continue Reading →
In these times of media over-saturation and overexposure, one man stands clear of the fray--meet, if you haven't, Allan Rayman, whose sultry style of bluesy R&B is captivating. Apparently, he doesn't do interviews, and he is super secretive and mysterious, so we don't know a whole lot about him...but here's what we've heard: He lived... Continue Reading →
Fiona Silver, New York City's own sassy, multifaceted spitfire, is back in Nashville TONIGHT at The 5 Spot's $2 Tuesdays hosted by Derek Hoke. We love her alluring brand of reverb-y rock n' roll, and we know you will too. In case you missed it, we had the chance to catch up this summer over a... Continue Reading →
Modern soul innovator and Grammy-winning producer Son Little is coming to Mercy Lounge on September 23rd to perform songs from his forthcoming sophomore album, New Magic, out September 15th via ANTI- Records. Each of New Magic’s tracks draw from the diaspora of American blues and soul that includes not only modern R&B, but also rock n' roll and hip-hop,... Continue Reading →
“I was born and raised on a farm in South Africa; I always wanted to travel, I’d read so much about the rest of the world. I was a freakishly avid reader as a child. I needed to see America to believe it! I wanted to conquer myself, I still do, so I came here,”... Continue Reading →
Last night, with the stage bathed in glowing purple and the dark, intimate confines of Nashville’s High Watt as the setting, Durand Jones & The Indications brought some soul to the Music City. In a town known for country music, along with growing Indie rock and Americana scenes, the club filled early to get a... Continue Reading →
As quickly as things had begun in Louisville, they were coming to an end with day three of Forecastle upon us. The festival grounds early on Sunday were already sweltering as we made our way to see Nashville indie pop favorites Coin, who had just begun their set on the Main Stage to a much-larger-than-I-had-expected... Continue Reading →
It’s no secret that there are many different festivals from which to choose these days; I can say from experience, though, that one of the best events in the country is Forecastle Festival in Louisville, Kentucky. Located in downtown Louisville, right on the bank of the Ohio River, Forecastle offers a unique and beautiful experience.... Continue Reading →
