independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
My Chemical Romance will bring The Black Parade 2026 to Nissan Stadium on August 13. Following a sold-out global run, the band celebrates the 20th anniversary of their landmark album with a full stadium production. Tickets for all dates, including the Nashville stop, go on sale tomorrow at 12 p.m. local time.
Nashville DJ and producer MOLLYWATER is on the rise, with Beatport-charting singles, dynamic live sets, and upcoming performances including direct support for SIPPY at The Office in Nashville and a festival slot at Breakaway Alabama. Discover why she’s one of the city’s must-know DJs.
We don’t usually go in for bold declarations—but something about Girl Tones' set at Brooklyn Bowl demanded it. Read our full review and check out photos from their Nashville homecoming!
Y’all already know which Broadway honky tonk we trust. Robert’s Fan Fair is back August 4 with free music all day from Marcus King, Elizabeth Cook, Brazilbilly & more—plus two-stepping, tattoos, and $6 Recession Specials (bologna, chips & a PBR).
From string-snapping energy to heartfelt storytelling, Paul McDonald’s So Long to the Dark Side release show at Skinny Dennis was a celebration of light, love, and letting go.
Dasha’s rise from viral sensation to country star continues with “Oh, Anna,” a vulnerable reflection on fame and rediscovery, showcasing her growth as an artist.
In this candid Q&A, Paul McDonald discusses his long-awaited album So Long to the Dark Side, the powerful recording process with his band, The Mourning Doves, and how music has helped him heal through loss and personal challenges. Get an inside look at the making of the album and the upcoming release celebration at Skinny Dennis in East Nashville.
Nashville alt-pop artist VALORIES explores emotional burnout on her new single “i can’t wait!” Layered with moody textures and raw lyricism, the track captures that heavy, hard-to-function feeling—and the hope of finally moving past it. “It plays into the idea of being excited to ‘never feel like this again,’” she explains.
“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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
