independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Navigating the weather in the Music City has been a challenge this winter, with snow and ice cramping our style in more ways than one.  It kept me from going to a show or two, but I was determined not to miss out when Austin-based Saints of Valory, on their recent North American tour, stopped in Nashville on March 6th.  The... Continue Reading →
I'll be honest, when I found out that PHOX was coming to Nashville, it was as if the clouds parted in the wintry sky, the sun's golden rays shone brighter, and the gods smiled directly upon yours truly.  It was glorious.  Their self-titled debut album was the soundtrack of my summer; their music gives me the feels.  All... Continue Reading →
Nashville-by-way-of-Denton, Texas-based folk rock outfit Seryn celebrated the release of their second studio album, Shadow Shows, at the Mercy Lounge in February, and it was an absolute celebration.  Seryn's music is mesmerizing; with their flawless harmonies, superb musicianship, and energetically charismatic performance, we couldn't have asked for a better experience.  The house was packed, the crowd was... Continue Reading →
Chris Porterfield of Field Report, doing a string of solo performances to support Bahamas, emotively serenaded us with stories in song last month at the Mercy Lounge, and talk about a crowded house! The show was sold out, but no worries!  Field Report will return to the Music City once again to support PHOX on February... Continue Reading →
My most recent adventure? Traveling to Atlanta to see an Alex Clare show, as part of Skype's Ones To Watch tour series!  "So Susan, what exactly is this Ones To Watch series?" you may be asking; for six weeks only, Skype and the House of Blues have teamed up to give fans unprecedented access to six of... Continue Reading →
If you didn't make it to the Dinner And A Suit show at the High Watt, 1) that's an a incredible shame, 2) you really missed out because it was fantastic, and 3) did I mention what an incredible shame that is? I'm telling you, beloved readers, I listen to a lot of music. Â A... Continue Reading →
I finally had the opportunity to go to a show at The Stone Fox. Â I'd heard good things about the venue; the band I manage had played several shows there, but I'd never been able to go for some reason. Â Excited, I packed up my camera and headed on over to West Nashville to enjoy... Continue Reading →
It was a dark and stormy night...the Cannery Ballroom/Mercy Lounge/High Watt complex was bursting at the seams with two, if not three sold out shows, and I'm pretty sure I ended up parking in the next county over.  I was late for my interview with Hugh Bob & The Hustle, so I sent an apologetic text... Continue Reading →
The Soft White Sixties illuminated Nashville on October 17th, and I was so excited to finally see the light! I'd had the pleasure (and I do mean pleasure, they are extremely affable fellows) of Google-chatting with Aaron Eisenberg (guitar/keys) and Octavio Genera (vocals/guitar) back in May, and when I found out they were making their way... Continue Reading →
Y'all know how I feel about Knox Hamilton.  When I first heard their music, I just had to track them down for an interview.  Then a glorious thing happened...they teamed up with Colony House for a tour.  SWOON.  It was a sad, sad day when I found out I would be out of town for their... Continue Reading →
