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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.
Die Spitz tore through a high-energy set at Nashville’s Blue Room, balancing intensity and purpose in a performance that never lost its edge.
Rocket’s Nashville debut at Drkmttr delivered a loud, guitar-driven set featuring their debut album R is for Rocket. In a small room with big sound, the Los Angeles quartet proved why they already feel built for bigger stages.
Nashville’s The Voice contestants gathered for a special showcase blending writers’ rounds and full-band sets. Sharing originals and the songs that first introduced them on national TV, they proved that Music City remains the home of extraordinary voices.
At their Basement East hometown show, Nashville’s mercury scaled back their trademark full-band energy for a minimalist set that revealed the full strength of Maddie Kerr’s voice and the nuance in her songwriting.
At Eastside Bowl, Kashena Sampson unveiled Ghost of Me in its entirety, bridging her Americana beginnings with a bold, introspective new sound. The evening reflected both transformation and continuity, reminding listeners that her voice remains one of Nashville’s most commanding.
Vancouver singer-songwriter Jade LeMac brought emotional depth and clarity to her September 25 performance at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Performing songs like “Pink Balloon,” “Constellations,” and her new single “Sleeping With the Lights On,” she showcased the vocal strength and authenticity driving her rise ahead of her upcoming EP It’s Always at Night.
Goon brought their Dream 3 Tour to Nashville for their first headlining show in the city. The set mirrored the shape of their latest album, building patiently from restrained beginnings into louder moments of release. Read our full review of the performance.
At The Cobra, Public Circuit’s Modern Church tour felt less like a club show and more like an underground warehouse party fueled by synth and punk.
At Nashville’s Arcane Workshop, Park National performed tracks from his latest album, "You Have To Keep Searching," alongside older favorites. The DIY setting fit the artist's independent style, but the music carried the scale and ambition of a project bound for bigger stages.
