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Moody Joody brought shimmer-pop and a restless energy to The Basement East during a TONS showcase, opening with the anthemic “Talk Me Down” and closing with a preview of unreleased material from their upcoming album.
Boy Golden delivered a focused opening set at Cannery Hall, blending Americana foundations with a sound that comfortably reaches beyond genre lines.
Ashe headlined the annual Girls Write Nashville benefit concert at 3rd & Lindsley, following a writers round featuring program participants and highlighting the nonprofit’s songwriting mentorship and creative community.
Girls Write Nashville will return to 3rd & Lindsley on March 29 for its 5th Annual Benefit Concert, featuring Ashe and a writers round from graduating student artists in the organization’s songwriting mentorship programs.
RiverBeat Music Festival returns to Tom Lee Park in Memphis on May 1–3, 2026, with a lineup led by Dave Matthews Band, Wu-Tang Clan, and The Red Clay Strays. The three-day riverfront event also features St. Vincent, Ice Cube, Lord Huron, Marshmello, T-Pain, Phantogram, and De La Soul, alongside a mix of regional artists and several influential Memphis rap veterans.
Dean Johnson turned a cold Nashville weeknight into a packed, attentive listening room at The Blue Room. With understated arrangements, expressive vocals, and songs that balance surreal storytelling with grounded perspective, the set unfolded with a genuine connection between stage and audience.
JEANIE brings her dark, hard-hitting bass to The Trimble on March 21, joined by PONI for a late-night Nashville stop.
After seeing more than 600 live sets and shows in 2025, these are the performances that stayed with us. Spanning rock, Americana, electronic, hip-hop, pop, country, and everything in between. From small rooms to festival fields, these are the shows where everything aligned.
Autoheart’s recent show at EXIT/IN highlighted the full scope of the band’s sound and emotional depth. Touring behind "Heartlands," the trio moved through more than twenty songs, from bright pop moments to quieter, introspective turns while drawing the crowd with them at every turn.
Bonnaroo returns to The Farm June 11–14, 2026, with a refreshed format, an early lineup reveal, and major site improvements after last year’s weather challenges. In our full festival preview, we break down the headliners, standout undercard, camping options, and everything new for 2026.
