independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
At Eastside Bowl, Kashena Sampson unveiled Ghost of Me in its entirety, bridging her Americana beginnings with a bold, introspective new sound. The evening reflected both transformation and continuity, reminding listeners that her voice remains one of Nashville’s most commanding.
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.
In this age of genres with subgenres and sub-subgenres, it's really refreshing to find a band that plays straight up rock n' roll. You think so too? Well, meet Them Vibes, y'all. Formed in East Nashville's underground rock scene 2013, this band is a breath of fresh air, bringing pure, raw energy to the world of rock... Continue Reading →
Co-founded by singer/songwriters Brother Love and Alex Haddad in the underground rock scene of East Nashville (or as I call it, "my happy place") in 2013, five-piece outfit Them Vibes has recently bestowed upon us some of their signature soulful swagger with their newest single, "Mamma's Gotta Secret." The band already has one album under their proverbial... Continue Reading →
If you are familiar with Nashville, you've probably heard of Grimey's, a.k.a. Grimey's New and Preloved Music (owned and operated by Mike Grimes and Doyle Davis), my favorite local record store, located in a big, old, creaky house on 8th Avenue South...and if you've heard of Grimey's, chances are you've heard of The Basement, the... Continue Reading →
