independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
My Morning Jacket is returning to the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival with a late-night set! In anticipation, the Kentucky indie jam rockers are releasing a live record of their famed 2004 appearance at the fest. Take a look at our preview of both the show and the record!
The Bonnaroo 2023 lineup has been announced including Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, ODESZA, Paramore, Lil Nas X, girl in red, and many more!
The music industry networking and TED Talk styled event, WHO KNEW, is returning live to Nashville's City Winery on March 30. For a preview, East of 8th did a Q&A with WHO KNEW's founder, Tom Truitt.
The light at the end of the tunnel got a little brighter this week as The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival announced its lineup for 2021! The festival, which is known for its diverse lineups and eclectic community, takes place at the Bonnaroo Farm which is located in Manchester, TN, about an hour south of Nashville.
Are you an independent, unsigned musician looking to get more exposure and experience? Then look no further than the 2018 Unsigned Only Music Competition! Started with the intention of providing... Continue Reading →
Something I’ve always admired about music is its universalness. No matter age, gender, race or ethnicity, there’s a special message buried beneath almost every song. So why do we often... Continue Reading →
The Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park, a non-profit organization aimed to promote Nashville's Parthenon and Centennial Park, recently announced “Songs for Centennial Park,” the first of many events... Continue Reading →
Entering its eighth year as one of the Southeast's best (and laid back) music festivals, Savannah Stopover is announcing the first wave of bands for their 2018 lineup. Regional favorites... Continue Reading →
Nashville-based alt-pop star Whissell has released her ferocious new self-titled EP to--unsurprisingly--rave reviews. Whissell is a favorite around here for sure; we've been big fans of the smoky-voiced siren since... Continue Reading →
Hey y'all! If you haven't yet experienced a Communion Night, your life isn't complete! This fall, Nashville's Communion Residency night showcase is moving to The Basement, and there's a fun... Continue Reading →
