independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
MODOC’s Clint Culberson, Kyle Addison, and John Carlson relocated to Nashville a long time ago from Indiana - the budding musicians had seen a handful of fellow Hoosier bands who were playing similar styles of music make the move; “We just want to make music for a living, that’s who we are, that’s what we... Continue Reading →
Des Ark, touring in support of their latest LP, Everything Dies, performed at 3rd & Lindsley as opening support for Saintseneca for Lightning 100’s Nashville Sunday Night series recently; I had interviewed frontwoman and founder Aimée Argote a week or so before the show, and was so excited to see her perform. Argote, whose songs are... Continue Reading →
As a native of the Philadelphia suburbs, New York City-based singer/songwriter and philanthropist Jesse Ruben has definite opinions on where to get the best of Philly’s tastiest treats: Me: Where’s the best place to get a cheesesteak? He: Oh boy, I mean there are so many. The local place down the street from my parents’ house... Continue Reading →
Ohio folk-rock band Saintseneca delighted the crowd at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley for a recent installment of Lightning 100’s Nashville Sunday Night Series live radio broadcast. Frontman Zac Little began the show playing a high-slung, beautiful, black and white viola bass (we bass players notice these things); in atypical frontman fashion though, Little stands at... Continue Reading →
Y'ALL!!!!  The Savannah Stopover Music Festival has announced the full confirmed lineup of artists who will be playing at the 6th annual incarnation of the festival, adding 50 bands to the previously-announced talent list. The festival focuses on rising talent, and takes place March 10-12th throughout multiple venues in Savannah’s beautiful downtown Historic District. Taking... Continue Reading →
British indie pop band Marsicans has released a deliciously fun new single, "Arms Of Another", chock full of those signature harmonies and shimmering guitar riffs.  The single is the first in a series of releases planned for 2016, out via Love vs. Fear Records.  The song itself is about the human need for intimacy and how it can... Continue Reading →
East of 8th caught up with New Mexico alt-rock band Great States, whose debut album, Gatsby, is set for release on January 29th.  The band was inspired by the uniqueness of their surroundings, and also drew lyrical inspiration from F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.  It seemed only fitting to ask the guys, "If you could... Continue Reading →
One of East of 8th's new favorite bands, Magic Giant, has released an epic and visually stunning new video for their amazing single, "Set On Fire"; says frontman Austin Bisnow,"I think you'll dig it because to me it's about releasing our fears and insecurities and rising together." Â I support it. Check out the new video:
The first "Nashville Weekender Presents..." series will be at The Basement East in Nashville next Wednesday, January 20th at 8pm (Doors at 7:30). The unique lineup includes personally hand-picked artists by Nashville Weekender’s founder Olivia Burd, who plans to make this a quarterly showcase! Caleb Groh will headline with support from Jonathan Timm, CAPPA, Poema, and Liz Bohannon. With Caleb Groh’s Vampire... Continue Reading →
Charlie Abbott moved to Nashville a few years ago, as he says, by accident; the budding musician and Wisconsin native had been bouncing around for a a while, landing for periods in Minneapolis and Chicago. On a whim, Abbott made his way to Nashville, camped out at a hostel for a few nights, and fell... Continue Reading →
