independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Our first day at Hulaween began with Richard Finger, the very act that brought us there. From AHEE's unexpected set to Riordan at the Amphitheater, Crankdat's massive crowd, and Excision's laser-filled spectacle, Thursday gave us plenty to talk about before exhaustion finally won.
Little Image’s Nashville stop at The Basement East paired songs from KILL THE GHOST with immersive lighting, a crowd-level B-stage, and emotionally direct alt-pop hooks.
Ashe headlined the annual Girls Write Nashville benefit concert at 3rd & Lindsley, following a writers round featuring program participants and highlighting the nonprofit’s songwriting mentorship and creative community.
Our spotlight on Nashville indie rock band shan the band and their new single “Used,” a slow-building track shaped by simmering vocals and effects-driven harmonica.
Die Spitz tore through a high-energy set at Nashville’s Blue Room, balancing intensity and purpose in a performance that never lost its edge.
