independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
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.
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.
Gryffin’s high-impact set at The Pinnacle felt like a festival under one roof, with live guitar, dynamic visuals, and a crowd eager to sing along.
Poppy’s performance at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville delivered a raw, immersive performance that blurred the lines between metal and performance art—giving us a show that was far more than just a concert.
At Nashville's Brooklyn Bowl, Raffaella used her time well, exploring a range of pop music styles & sharing the meaning behind her songs.
At Nashville's Brooklyn Bowl, MisterWives brought crisp and emotive vocals, amazing production, and a ton of rock-pop energy!
At Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, Chris Shiflett injected an edge into songs old and new, connecting with his Americana fans while drawing in a new following from the larger world of rock.
At Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, Regina Spektor kept the room in awe of her virtuosic piano playing, her songwriting wit that frequently surpasses the listener’s ability to keep up, her regal stage presence that commands your attention, and her pool of creativity that never seems to run dry.
