independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
There has to be something in the water in Australia—in the last decade, there have been countless artists and bands from Down Under who have invaded the digisphere and blown our minds with a whole new interpretation of indie music that transcends genre boundaries. “There’s a whole lot of great stuff happening in Australia at... Continue Reading →
“Nina Simone was the gateway drug for me,” says New York-based soul-singing songstress Morgan James. “It made me want to dig deeper into the blues and into soul music. From there, you find some of the best singers with the best sounds, and if you’re lucky, you can try to emulate certain parts of their... Continue Reading →
“I officially hardcore live in Nashville now, like went to the DMV to get a license plate and all of that, I’m super Nashville,” reveals Ruby the Rabbitfoot, who has also officially been hardcore touring her last album, Divorce Party, released in 2016 via Normaltown/New West Records. The eclectic pop songstress had previously been splitting... Continue Reading →
Every ending leads to a new beginning, and heartache is often the catalyst for both. Nashville-by-way-of-Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Zander Hawley, who began making his own music a few host years ago, knows that truth well. “Like every 15 year old, I had my heart broken, and that’s what set it off,” laughs Hawley, who will... Continue Reading →
Volcanoes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and hurricanes have nothing on Nashville rock outfit Goodbye June; in the milliseconds that pass after pressing “play” on their forthcoming album, Magic Valley, rapid-fire snare hits ring out to introduce frenzied album opener “Bamboozler,” as Landon Milbourn's scorching vocals erupt over the face-melting guitar stylings of his cousins, Brandon Qualkenbush and Tyler... Continue Reading →
Nashville outfit Blank Range, going strong since 2012 and currently on tour with The Wild Reeds, spreading their unique brand of rockicana to the eager masses. On this cross-country trek for the last month, the tour brings the band to Nashville tonight, where they will be performing for the hometown crowd at The High Watt.... Continue Reading →
David Bowie. Gary Glitter. Iggy Pop. These are prominent names associated with 1970s-era glam rock, a hard-hitting collision of art and sound; the glam rock glory days didn’t last a long time, but its influence still rings throughout the modern musical landscape. Meet Sweet Spirit, the Austin-based collective whose raucous energy and all-around badassery could... Continue Reading →
The pop scene is new and fresh in Nashville, attracting not only publishing companies and labels, but also writers and artists from all over. “It’s going to take some us to make waves nationally to keep it going, and we’re all going for it,” says Nashville pop fixture Jeffrey James, who has shared stages with... Continue Reading →
It's Day 3 of Jadea Kelly Week, and the excitement continues! Be sure to check out her upcoming album release show at The High Watt presented by East of 8th, with Adam Agin and Natalie Schlabs providing opening support. For most music lovers, the live performance is the ultimate connection to the art and its maker--but... Continue Reading →
Jadea Kelly Week continues! Every day this week, we are posting about our new favorite angelic-voiced alt-folk songstress (and self-proclaimed space nut and Star Wars superfan) to celebrate her upcoming show at The High Watt in Nashville on April 6th, presented by East of 8th! Kelly will release her third studio album, Love & Lust,... Continue Reading →
