independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
It's always an adventure when songs are reimagined; Nashville's own rock trio The Lonely Biscuits have put their own laid-back groovy spin on "Never Said" by 90s alt-rock pioneer Liz Phair, a track from her Exile in Guyville classic. "We've been fans of Liz Phair for a while, and as we dug deeper into her catalog, we... Continue Reading →
”I like to think that I’m a thinker. I think a lot about being a thinker,” laughs Clayton Davis, guitarist and vocalist for Nashville-by-way-of-Chattanooga, Tennessee band Behold The Brave; the group recently released a nine-song self-titled stunner which deftly blends their Southern rock roots with subtle psychedelia. “Before this album, we were in the indie... Continue Reading →
Dang y'all, JOHNNYSWIM knows how to make a music video. Their new offering, "First Try," a song from their highly-acclaimed album Georgica Pond, is partially set in Nashville's own landmark venue Exit/In--a glorious full-circle moment since the Music City is where their musical magic began. "First Try," which features their young son Joaquin and scenes from... Continue Reading →
Just when we thought it was cooling off outside, Sweettalker cranked up the heat with the recent release of their latest single, "'95." You may remember the heart attack we had over their tune "Jenny" a while back--this Nashville-based group rocks as hard as ever, giving wings to the idea of remembering your roots. This... Continue Reading →
Nashville-based Behold The Brave released their soul-shaking self-titled debut album on July 7th via WITHYN Records; the fuzzed-out guitar-driven stunner features Stax-insipred Southern rock, blues-tinged grit, and West Coast-style psychedelia at their finest. As vocalist and guitarist Clayton Davis explains, “We want every song to create a different vibe and feeling that adds the right... Continue Reading →
When I was asked to review The Daybreaks, I did what anyone does before they commit to seeing a band perform live - I checked them out on Spotify. It only took 20 seconds of listening to the first song, “The Machine,” to make me an instant fan, and for the next week I listened... Continue Reading →
“I don’t sing with a twang, that’s not my thing. I’m not from the South. I just sing the way I know how,” says Nashville-based singer/songwriter Korby Lenker. The Idaho native, who spent many years in Seattle after college helming a bluegrass band, explores the acoustic pop realm with his new album, Thousand Springs, set... Continue Reading →
"It makes me feels so good," sings eight-year-old Nailah, about music. The youngest participant in the Girls Write Nashville program, Nailah is already a seasoned musician who began her journey at Nashville's ASET Academy of Performing Arts at the ripe old age of three. Girls Write Nashville is an exciting new program in town which strives to... Continue Reading →
“It’s the only thing that makes sense in the world,” says Jake McMullen about music; the quiet and contemplative singer/songwriter began his musical journey at the age of 10, but at 19, began to take seriously the idea of making it his life’s pursuit. “Before that, I never realized what it could do,” he adds.... Continue Reading →
Meet Sydney. Like so many in our community, this East Nashvillian has high hopes and songwriting aspirations--however, at the ripe old age of six years old, Sydney got started on her dreams early, and now, at 13, she is hoping to follow in the footsteps of her heroes, superstar Beyoncé and icon-in-the-making Alessia Cara. "I’ve always wanted... Continue Reading →
