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“I was living in Florida and playing music, and burned myself out very quickly. I was feeling uninspired and without purpose,” says Nashville-based singer-songwriter Lowen, who had gone through a horrendous breakup, started a new relationship, and found herself at a crossroads, trying to find meaning in life outside of music. Lowen, and the person … Read more PREVIEW: LOWEN at ANALOG on 10/26/19
The great Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Only in the darkness can you see the stars.” Nashville pop-rock band Temple Wildlife knows this to be true, as evidenced by their new single, “Decorated Panes.” Ironically, as one of their most upbeat songs to date, “Decorated Panes,” a song about the desire to see a … Read more PREMIERE: “DECORATED PANES” by TEMPLE WILDLIFE
While Nashville is known for being the home of country music, there are so many other genres that live and thrive here in the Music City–gospel, pop, alt-tock, and of course Americana. Even the Barbershop Harmony Society is headquartered here! That’s why it makes our hearts smile to have the chance to introduce our … Read more PREMIERE: “HOW WILL I KNOW” by HOWND
Nashville pop-rock artist-on-the-rise Kelsey Waters has been performing since age 14 but has saved her best work for her reimagined solo career, rolling her life story into a batch of dark, guitar-fueled songs inspired by electric rock n’ roll and pop noire. She makes raw, guitar-driven music, heavily rooted in the sound of ’90s female rockers- … Read more PREMIERE: “SWEET TOOTH” by KELSEY WATERS
Nashville may be famous for country, but it’s really a melting pot for artists from every corner of the world who make music of all configurations. You can’t eat at one of our renowned restaurants, drink crafted caffeine at one of our beautiful coffee shops, or really, even cross the street without encountering someone … Read more ALBUM PREMIERE: “THE IT CITY” EP from THE IT CITY
Nashville may have a country music heritage, but the indie pop scene is exploding. Every day, we discover new bands making poptastic waves, and we are excited to share what’s happening with you! Beloved readers, meet brand spanking new duo IF I COULD_FOREVER, who will unleash their debut single “Simpler Times” tomorrow. It’s a classic Nashville … Read more PREMIERE: “SIMPLER TIMES” by IF I COULD_FOREVER
Eo8 is super pumped to present The Lil Smokies at The High Watt on Wednesday, October 3rd! Nashville’s own emerging Americana band Roanoke is set to provide opening support. Every day leading up to the festivities, we’ll be featuring the bands and giving away free stuff, like tickets to the show! Head on down … Read more Eo8 PRESENTS: THE LIL SMOKIES at THE HIGH WATT on 10/3/18
It’s a classic “Nashville” kind of story–artist moves to the Music City, works in the service industry by day, performs at open mics by night, meets other talented hopefuls who want to join forces, and magic is made. Such is the journey of Nashville rock outfit Fine Lines, whose melodic brand of rock n’ roll brings … Read more PREMIERE: “MORNING SUN” by FINE LINES
Love. It’s a many splendored thing. It’s patient. It’s kind. It’s complicated. It endures. Nashville-by-way-of-New England’s Melanie Bresnan is a woman of many talents, and today, she unveils the new video for “Love You More,” a song from her album Well Wishes, out September 7th. Her brand of indie Celtic-ana pairs beautifully with her tender vocal style … Read more VIDEO PREMIERE: “LOVE YOU MORE” by MELANIE BRESNAN
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Nashville’s hip-hop scene is growing and we’re not mad about it. Meet Nashville rapper Daisha McBride, who is poised to make some serious waves in the genre. With spoken word poetry set to a laid-back groove, McBride’s flow is lithe and graceful in her new single “Extra!”—and beloved readers, … Read more VIDEO PREMIERE: “EXTRA!” by DAISHA McBRIDE