independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
It’s Saturday of Pilgrimage Music Festival, and as we arrived to the festival grounds that morning, all I could think about was how hot it was for the end of September in Franklin, Tennessee. After this initial thought, like everyone attending the festival, I decided to embrace the discomfort and take in every moment. This... Continue Reading →
It’s no secret that there are many different festivals from which to choose these days; I can say from experience, though, that one of the best events in the country is Forecastle Festival in Louisville, Kentucky. Located in downtown Louisville, right on the bank of the Ohio River, Forecastle offers a unique and beautiful experience.... Continue Reading →
Sunday morning at Bonnaroo always brings a conflict of emotions--it’s when you realize that there is only one more day on The Farm and the real world is waiting on the other side. However, that feeling is quickly pushed aside by the realization that there are still hours of music to be heard, and this... Continue Reading →
At the risk of sounding cliché, the best word to describe Bonnaroo is “magical.” There are many ways people try to define what makes it so-- hugs, high-fives, and cool vibes are usually mentioned—but for factual proof, look no further than the hordes of people that flood The Farm each year in Manchester, Tennessee. The... Continue Reading →
After two full days of music and exuberance, the final day of this year’s Shaky Knees Music Festival came, and it ended up being the hottest, as well as my favorite day of the three. We began our Sunday at the Piedmont Stage to catch Whitney, a band that wowed audiences and critics alike with... Continue Reading →
Our Shaky Knees Music Festival adventure began with the wonderfully talented Margaret Glaspy, whose brilliant mix of jazz and rock, along with her edgy and empowering lyrics, please ears and raise plenty of applause. She played a remarkable set of her songs, mostly from her newest record Emotions and Math, a perfect start for the... Continue Reading →
Knoxville’s Rhythm N’ Blooms Festival was greeted with perfect weather and a rocking lineup for the second day of events. First stop--the Pretentious Beer Co. secret show stage, where we were kindly surprised by a treat: John Paul White. Though he played solo, his voice and guitar rendered each awestruck attendee utterly speechless; with beautiful... Continue Reading →
The eclectic sights and sounds of Knoxville, Tennessee were on full display for the opening night of the Rhythm N’ Blooms Festival; taking place in the historic Old City portion of Knoxville, Rhythm N’ Blooms is as unique and diverse as the city it represents. Set up like a bar crawl, festivalgoers can jump from... Continue Reading →
Louisville's own Forecastle Festival, celebrating its fifteenth anniversary this year, has added more than a dozen acts to its three-day music, art and activism celebration, including Kentucky's own Sturgill Simpson, electro-dream pop duo Phantogram, indie art veterans Spoon, and many more. "The 15-year anniversary of Forecastle reflects the eclectic, innovative and stimulating spirit that has propelled us forward since our... Continue Reading →
HOLY BUCKETS, Y'ALL! Rhythm N' Blooms, Knoxville, Tennessee's annual music festival, gets more impressive every year! We were blown away by this year's lineup Presented by Yee-Haw Brewing Company and co-produced by Dogwood Arts and Attack Monkey Productions, the shindig will descend upon the Old City in Knoxville on April 7th for three fun-filled days... Continue Reading →
