Max Aurora & The Southern Lights focus on what comes after the breakup on “How I Know It’s Right.” A tight, driving track that blends indie rock with a lighter pop-punk edge.
Max Aurora & The Southern Lights Share “How I Know It’s Right”
Kid Sistr Share “Maniac” Ahead of American Teenage Prophecy EP
Kid Sistr lean into heavier territory on their new single “Maniac,” previewing the upcoming EP American Teenage Prophecy, due May 13. The Los Angeles trio bring grunge riffs and a sharp-edged anthemic chorus to the track, marking a shift in tone ahead of the release.
Fantastic Cat Flip Indie Therapy Tropes on “Don’t Let Go”
Fantastic Cat return with the new single “Don’t Let Go,” a tongue-in-cheek indie rock track that pushes back against modern songwriting clichés. The song previews the band’s upcoming album Cat Out Of Hell, arriving April 10 via Missing Piece Records. Fantastic Cat will also bring their harmony-driven live show to Nashville on April 23 at Row One.
Lauren Presley Examines Hope and Reality on “Potential”
Nashville-based alt-pop artist Lauren Presley returns with her latest single, “Potential,” a guitar-driven track that examines the emotional tension between hope and reality in relationships.
Edgehill Lean Into Upbeat Indie Rock on “Love To Go”
Edgehill lean into a more immediate indie-rock groove on “Love To Go,” an early fan favorite tied to their debut album Ode To The Greyhouse.
Brigitte Calls Me Baby Release “Slumber Party”
Chicago’s Brigitte Calls Me Baby sharpen their focus on “Slumber Party,” a tightly paced single shaped by life on the road. Anchored by steady percussion, urgent guitar lines, and Wes Leavins’ controlled vocal delivery, the track dwells on isolation and rumination, carrying echoes of The Smiths’ emotional weight and the sharp immediacy of The Strokes, while reflecting the band’s instinct-first approach to writing ahead of their sophomore album, "Irreversible."
Sylvia Rose Novak’s “Want To Play” Finds Its Own Alt-Rock Voice
Sylvia Rose Novak’s “Want To Play” pairs distinctive vocals with a familiar mid-90s alternative rock undercurrent, giving the song a sense of recognition without leaning on nostalgia.
Charlie Abbott Brings Straight-Up Rock Drive on “See U Again”
Charlie Abbott’s “See U Again” taps into straight-up rock urgency, pairing a furious opening riff with a loose, first-take recording approach that brings East of 8th’s playlist back to its local rock roots.
Voxtrot Shares “Fighting Back” from Dreamers in Exile LP
Texas indie-pop band Voxtrot returns with “Fighting Back,” the lead single from their upcoming album Dreamers in Exile, and will bring the new material to Nashville's The Basement East on April 15. The track revives the band’s melodic drive while introducing darker, synth-forward textures.
Moments of Light and Vulnerability With Autoheart at Exit/In
Autoheart’s recent show at EXIT/IN highlighted the full scope of the band’s sound and emotional depth. Touring behind "Heartlands," the trio moved through more than twenty songs, from bright pop moments to quieter, introspective turns while drawing the crowd with them at every turn.
