independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
At Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, Regina Spektor kept the room in awe of her virtuosic piano playing, her songwriting wit that frequently surpasses the listener’s ability to keep up, her regal stage presence that commands your attention, and her pool of creativity that never seems to run dry.
The 2023 Bourbon & Beyond Festival has a stellar lineup headlined by Bruno Mars, The Black Keys, The Killers, and Brandi Carlile! It also has classic acts like Duran Duran, Blondie, and Wayne Newton as well as too many others to name, including Billy Strings, The Avett Brothers, Mavis Staples, Danielle Ponder, Spoon, First Aid Kit, and Maggie Rose!
Our latest additions to the East of 8th Playlist Roundup include Setting Sun, D'Arc's Family Jams, Sarah Taylor, Gal Musette, and Ilan Bell!
Daily and 3-day passes for Nashville's Re:Set concert series are on sale now. Acts include LCD Soundsystem, boygenius, and Steve Lacy!
Veteran southern rockers, Blackberry Smoke, brought a raucous party to the Ryman, feeding off the energy of the sold out crowd!
With the So L.A. EP, Sarah Taylor provides us with a modern, approachable indie pop album with emotion-centered, storytelling lyrics.
Our update to the East of 8th playlist includes songs from Spirit Award, Thunderstorm Artis, Tennis, Tigercub, Louise Burns, and Paris Ray!
Our latest update to the East of 8th Spotify playlist includes tracks from Temples, Galactic, Mandi Mapes, Olen, & the Frances Luke Accord!
Paul McDonald's four-night residency in support of a variety of local charities starts tonight, February 1 at 8:00 PM and continues each Wednesday in February!
The Bonnaroo 2023 lineup has been announced including Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, ODESZA, Paramore, Lil Nas X, girl in red, and many more!
