independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Nashville by-way-of Los Angeles indie folk artist Brandi Roe will release Another Kind of Fairy Tale, her forthcoming EP, which was recorded live in front of family and friends at Left Plus Right studio in East Nashville during what Roe calls "a magical evening of music and storytelling." Today, East of 8th is proud to premiere "Stop/Start", the... Continue Reading →
“What do they say about the best laid plans?” After one listen to Chicago-based the The Youngest’s sophomore effort, the band’s wary lyric proves an apt bellwether for their generation’s growing anxiety. Thirteen unified tracks roar with sonic energy, colored by the crashing nerves of adulthood and cementing the group as one of the most alluring... Continue Reading →
East of 8th has partnered with AGD Entertainment to curate a showcase to surpass all other showcases. This Thursday, June 16th, an uber-talented lineup of five bands/artists from far and wide will appear at The Country, the newest, most happening joint in Music City: Wylder, Washington, D.C.’s premier folk/pop collective, will be joining us at... Continue Reading →
Industry veteran songsmith Gabe Dixon has spent the last 15 years of his career releasing his music on major labels; for his latest record, Turns To Gold, due out on April 8th, he decided to try something a bit different. “I’m putting this one out independently, I really liked the change. A lot of friends... Continue Reading →
Indie folk band Yellow Red Sparks of East Irvine, California originally began as a solo effort by singer/songwriter Josh Hanson; with a mother who sang in a band and brother who tours the world playing music, music is in his DNA. Literally. In 2012, Hanson entered the Nashville-based International Songwriting Competition on a whim, and won... Continue Reading →
Seattle-based five-piece folk-pop outfit Ivan & Alyosha will be rolling into the Music City for a show at The High Watt on Tuesday, June 2nd, to show off their recently-released sophomore LP, It’s All Just Pretend, on Dualtone Records. Indie-folk band Kris Orlowski, also based in Seattle, will provide opening support. The album, at 11-songs strong, has received positive praise... Continue Reading →
I finally had the opportunity to go to a show at The Stone Fox. I'd heard good things about the venue; the band I manage had played several shows there, but I'd never been able to go for some reason. Excited, I packed up my camera and headed on over to West Nashville to enjoy... Continue Reading →
