In the summer of 2017 and after the breakup of their band Voxhaul Broadcast, David Dennis and Tony Aguilar holed up at the famed Sound City Studios where artists like Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, and Nirvana plied their craft and created some of the modern American songbook's must-listens and essentials. The pair emerged as alt-pop duo... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: THE BREVET at TRUE MUSIC ROOM
It’s been said that maturity comes with experience, and that’s something Orange County-based alt-rock band The Brevet knows well. Four or so years ago, the band was intently focused on studio work, enjoying the benefits of sync placements in television and film. “As that progressed, we developed a fanbase and started implementing more live shows... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: TURKUAZ at EXIT/IN on 10/25/18
"From day one. it was always the vision to have this exact band that we have, this setup,” says Dave Brandwine, guitarist and lead vocalist of Turkuaz. “We're just fortunate enough that we're not only a band of nine people but we're a band of nine really close friends, like a family. Everyone intuitively knows... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: THE GLORIOUS SONS at EXIT/IN on 10/10/18
”It's good and it's bad. It's hard when you are best friends with someone and you start a business together. That's a lot to add to a relationship,” says Brett Emmons of Juno Award-winning Kingston, Ontario-based rock outfit The Glorious Sons of being in a band with his brother, guitarist Jay Emmons. “That has the ability... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: WELSHLY ARMS at EXIT/IN on 10/10/18
In 2017, the world was captivated by the grit and groove of a song called “Legendary,” birthed by a band called Welshly Arms from Cleveland, and inspired by living legend LeBron James. Since then, Welshly Arms has amassed over a million monthly listeners on Spotify, conquered late-night television, and set major festival stages on fire... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: CARL BROEMEL at MERCY LOUNGE on 10/6/18
”To me, it doesn't get old--if it only lasts less than three weeks. That's I think that's my limit,” laughs Carl Broemel, well-known as the guitarist for My Morning Jacket and for his solo work, of his feelings on touring. “It's a psychological barrier that I personally hit after two and a half weeks or... Continue Reading →
Eo8 PRESENTS: WORD ASSOCIATION with THE LIL SMOKIES
Well, team, tonight's the big night. We've given you lots of information about The Lil Smokies, who will be performing at The High Watt this evening, and hopefully, you have enough cold hard facts to make an educated decision about coming to see them tonight and getting your socks rocked off by their progressive bluegrass... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: FRANK TURNER at CANNERY BALLROOM on 10/4/18
”Well, I mean I couldn't resist. What can I say?" laughs singer-songwriter Frank Turner of his hardcore roots. “It's remained my favorite thing in the whole world." Turner had been making punk rock for about eight years when he and his bandmates parted ways, which caused a shift in trajectory and a change in musical... Continue Reading →
Eo8 PRESENTS: THE LIL SMOKIES INTERVIEW
Eo8 is super pumped to present The Lil Smokies at The High Watt on Wednesday, October 3rd! Nashville's own emerging Americana band Roanoke is set to provide opening support. Every day leading up to the festivities, we'll be featuring the bands and giving away free stuff, like tickets to the show (click HERE to enter)!... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: FAMILY AND FRIENDS at 3RD & LINDSLEY on 8/26/2018
Athens, Georgia-based collective Family And Friends is known for their percussive style and unrivaled live-show energy. Recently, they unleashed Felix Culpa, their long-awaited debut full-length album. “When we finished our two EPs, especially when we finished xoxo, we knew it was time to write a full-length album,” says vocalist Mike MacDonald about their highly-anticipated record.... Continue Reading →
