independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Day two of the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Arts Festival felt like it was crafted especially for the Americana enthusiasts, like myself, and making it to all the shows I wanted to catch felt like quite a daunting task. Anderson East kicked off the day with a rip-roaring set on the main stage. The soulful, gospel-tinged rocker took... Continue Reading →
Pop rock trio Blue Healer brought their smooth synth-y vibes to The Basement recently, on tour supporting their self-titled album released in September via Nine Mile Records.  Mixing shimmery guitar tones and synth melodies, their style is a breath of fresh air, and not typical of what you might imagine the Austin music scene might produce. Their... Continue Reading →
Though husband-wife duo JOHNNYSWIM is based in Los Angeles, they will always consider Nashville their home turf; the pair brought their signature style of energetic pop n’ roll to the historic Ryman Auditorium recently, and we are still reeling from the greatness of it all. Touring in support of their intensely vulnerable new album, Georgica Pond, Abner Ramirez and... Continue Reading →
Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Arts Festival returned for its second year in Franklin, Tennessee this September with a lineup packed with local Nashville bands and internationally-known heavy-hitters alike. For all those seasoned festival goers and uninitiated seekers alike, Pilgrimage is different than the average music-related outdoor gathering, and offers many other attractions to entertain the masses.... Continue Reading →
The Music City was fortunate enough to witness yet another powerful  performance from blog favorite alt-folk outfit The Ballroom Thieves recently; they set up camp at The Basement for a pre-celebration of their release of their new album, Deadeye--the cozy atmosphere of the iconic venue ensured an intimate and friendly experience. The songs on Deadeye were, admittedly, a product of... Continue Reading →
To support the recent release of their fabulous new album Blindfaller, Mandolin Orange has hit the road to share the new tunes with eager listeners—I’ve fallen in love with these new songs and have had their Nashville show date circled on my calendar for weeks. The pair took the stage at the crowded Exit/In with... Continue Reading →
In September, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats returned to Nashville for a sold-out show at the Ryman, and we were lucky enough to be there. I worked my way through the new and ridiculous TSA-like security at the entrance of the mother church, and there was a palpable feeling of excitement in the air. As the... Continue Reading →
Colorado-based Elephant Revival drew quite a crowd to the Mercy Lounge last week; blending their inspirations of Folk, Americana, and Celtic music, the band presents a resonant and relatable sound. Their rhythmic and intricate musicianship coupled with lyrical storytelling and pleasant melodies created an extremely entertaining experience for all listeners. The band's energy was contagious, proven by the... Continue Reading →
Last night alt-rock outfit Switchfoot played to a packed-out Ryman Auditorium, a stop on their Looking For America Tour with Relient K. The band, who is on the road supporting their latest album, Where The Light Shines Through,  dazzled the Nashville crowd with a mix of new songs and old favorites. If you missed the festivities, we... Continue Reading →
Columbus, Ohio’s Nick D’ & The Believers, a new-ish band made of seasoned touring musicians, recently released their new five-song EP, Crown, which, the band says, captures the live energy they project from the stage; since Nick D’ & The Believers are on tour supporting their new EP, and were at The High Watt in... Continue Reading →
