independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
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 →
Sunday morning at Bonnaroo always brings a conflict of emotions--it’s when you realize that there is only one more day on The Farm and the real world is waiting on the other side. However, that feeling is quickly pushed aside by the realization that there are still hours of music to be heard, and this... Continue Reading →
After ending Friday night with the rocking spectacle of U2, I was ready to start Saturday with something a bit more mellow, and found what I was looking for on the Who Stage with Nashville rockicana artist Reuben Bidez. Leading with his acoustic guitar and soulful voice, Bidez ranged from melancholy to wistful while getting... Continue Reading →
At the risk of sounding cliché, the best word to describe Bonnaroo is “magical.” There are many ways people try to define what makes it so-- hugs, high-fives, and cool vibes are usually mentioned—but for factual proof, look no further than the hordes of people that flood The Farm each year in Manchester, Tennessee. The... Continue Reading →
HAVE MERCY Y'ALL!! Atlanta's premiere music festival, Shaky Knees, celebrates its fifth anniversary this year-- this lineup is the absolute business, and features some favorites, who, if you're a regular around here (and if you're not, you totally should be) you'll recognize, a list that includes the likes of Cage The Elephant, Highly Suspect, The London... Continue Reading →
