independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
“It’s not enough to play for 9 hours straight, it has to be in a bunch of different locations,” says prolific songcrafter Alex Dezen of his plan to play his entire 115-song catalog all over Nashville on Thursday, February 11th. Dezen’s new self-titled solo album is set for release on February 12th via Rock Ridge... Continue Reading →
I thought I was prepared--I had listened to the music on repeat. I had interviewed the band. I had watched video after video of their live performances on YouTube...but y'all, nothing, and I mean NOTHING, can adequately prepare you for the sonic force to be reckoned with otherwise known as David Wax Museum, live and... Continue Reading →
It's no secret that I'm a huge Anthony D'Amato fan; I first caught his live show a while back when he opened for another blog favorite, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds (openers, y'all, pay attention to them). Since then, I've had the pleasure of interviewing D'Amato and even shot a couple of videos with... Continue Reading →
Eclectic Canadian outfit Whitehorse, comprised of husband-wife duo Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland, will be appearing at The High Watt in Nashville on December 19th. The band has been touring in support of their latest album, Leave No Bridge Unburned, which was released in February via Six Shooter Records. "Eclectic" is the perfect word to describe what... Continue Reading →
Breakout U.K. band The Struts made a stop in the Music City recently as a part of their extensive U.S. tour in support of their new EP, Have You Heard, out now via Interscope Records. Comprised of Luke Spiller (lead vocals), Adam Slack (guitar), Jed Elliott (bass) and Gethin Davies (drums). The Struts formed in Derby, England in 2012; the band has been... Continue Reading →
Formidable folk quartet Darlingside will be performing at The High Watt in Nashville this Thursday, December 10th. The band released their latest album, the critically acclaimed Birds Say, in September; I had the chance to catch up with band vocalist and banjo maestro Don Mitchell right after Thanksgiving, and we began our chat by discussing our... Continue Reading →
It's that time again, y'all! The highly anticipated Communion Residency returns to The High Watt on December 9th, showcasing up-and-coming talent across multiple genres for an unforgettable night of music discovery. The lineup for the show includes Ranch Ghost, Los Colognes, Mateja, and Ruston Kelly. The noise that emanates from Ranch Ghost is heavily reliant on the vibe. Imagine that lone, solitary man... Continue Reading →
“It’s been almost seven years since I moved to the States, and all of my Canadian is almost gone," says Nashville-by-way-of Winnipeg alt-rocker Brandy Zdan. "I feel like there’s a certain reserved quality that a lot of Canadians have, they don’t ask for things, my observation. I find that Americans ask for things, and I’ve... Continue Reading →
With a hint of sultry soul intertwined with groove-heavy alt-pop, Jeffrey James' intoxicating voice is undoubtedly set to be a game changer. Born and raised in Brownsburg, Indiana, James got his start singing in the school choir and learned how to play guitar at the age of ten. After independently releasing EPs Make Your Way To... Continue Reading →
Not long after their recent and highly-acclaimed performance at AmericanaFest this year, Charlottesville, Virginia-based Mexo-Americana band David Wax Museum will be bringing their amazing folk sound back to the Music City this evening, with another blog favorite and modern folk maestro, Anthony D'Amato, along for support. The band's been on tour promoting their album, Guesthouse, released in October; "We've... Continue Reading →
