independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Hey y'all! If you haven't yet experienced a Communion Night, your life isn't complete! This fall, Nashville's Communion Residency night showcase is moving to The Basement, and there's a fun twist-- this go round, established local artists are curating the monthly shows' lineups with their favorite emerging Nashville artists. Tonight, Southern rockers The Weeks are... Continue Reading →
“I’m so bad at watching scary movies, my imagination is too wild. I got a little bit spooked,” laughs Beverly frontwoman Drew Citron of the band’s isolation when writing their latest album, The Blue Swell, out last year on Kanine Records. “We were right across the street from train tracks, and a freight train would... Continue Reading →
Nashville-based Behold The Brave released their soul-shaking self-titled debut album on July 7th via WITHYN Records; the fuzzed-out guitar-driven stunner features Stax-insipred Southern rock, blues-tinged grit, and West Coast-style psychedelia at their finest. As vocalist and guitarist Clayton Davis explains, “We want every song to create a different vibe and feeling that adds the right... Continue Reading →
Rockaway Beach-based duo Lewis Del Mar, who exploded onto the scene in 2015 with their irresistible single "Loud(y)," will be performing at Nashville's own Exit/In on Thursday, May 11th. These two lifelong friends, Danny Miller and Max Harwood, inseparable creative companions filled with zeal and confidence, have been on a continual musical journey together, a DIY mission... Continue Reading →
Lightning 100, Nashville's bastion of independent radio, will host its annual Spring Block Party on Saturday, April 29th at Marathon Music Works. This year's lineup features Eo8 faves The Delta Saints, who will be celebrating the release of their stellar new album, Monte Vista, with the hometown crowd, along with Waker (formerly known as Koa), Luthi, Okey... Continue Reading →
Columbia Records' emerging pop songstress LÉON, who first became known for her debut single “Tired of Talking,” which has already garnered more than 40 million streams on Spotify, is currently on a headlining tour (and will also appear at Bonnaroo this year!) and will grace the stage of our own Mercy Lounge on Tuesday February 28th,... Continue Reading →
HAVE MERCY, Y'ALL. Communion Presents is bringing acclaimed artist Son Little to Nashville. If you haven't had the pleasure of experiencing his vibe-tastic vintage version of American soul, stop what you're doing right this moment and listen here: I know, right?? SWOON. He first planted his flag as Son Little with last year’s highly praised EP, Things I Forgot,... Continue Reading →
