independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Tenille Townes brought her Living Room Tour to 3rd & Lindsley for a sold-out album release show just hours before The Acrobat dropped. With a stripped-down setup, rotating guests, and one of the year’s most distinct vocal performances, the night centered on songwriting, empathy, and connection.
Moody Joody brought shimmer-pop and a restless energy to The Basement East during a TONS showcase, opening with the anthemic “Talk Me Down” and closing with a preview of unreleased material from their upcoming album.
Boy Golden delivered a focused opening set at Cannery Hall, blending Americana foundations with a sound that comfortably reaches beyond genre lines.
Dean Johnson turned a cold Nashville weeknight into a packed, attentive listening room at The Blue Room. With understated arrangements, expressive vocals, and songs that balance surreal storytelling with grounded perspective, the set unfolded with a genuine connection between stage and audience.
Autoheart’s recent show at EXIT/IN highlighted the full scope of the band’s sound and emotional depth. Touring behind "Heartlands," the trio moved through more than twenty songs, from bright pop moments to quieter, introspective turns while drawing the crowd with them at every turn.
Rocket’s Nashville debut at Drkmttr delivered a loud, guitar-driven set featuring their debut album R is for Rocket. In a small room with big sound, the Los Angeles quartet proved why they already feel built for bigger stages.
At their Basement East hometown show, Nashville’s mercury scaled back their trademark full-band energy for a minimalist set that revealed the full strength of Maddie Kerr’s voice and the nuance in her songwriting.
At The Cobra, Public Circuit’s Modern Church tour felt less like a club show and more like an underground warehouse party fueled by synth and punk.
At Nashville’s Arcane Workshop, Park National performed tracks from his latest album, "You Have To Keep Searching," alongside older favorites. The DIY setting fit the artist's independent style, but the music carried the scale and ambition of a project bound for bigger stages.
Zac Farro brought Operator to life at The Blue Room with a sold-out release show that leaned into rhythm, intention, and a fully formed musical identity.
