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Rocknite transformed JBJ’s into a multi-stage rock festival during CMA Fest, drawing packed crowds across multiple floors for a full day of music. From early standouts like Pressure Heaven, Kitty Coen, and Common People to evening highlights from Wynton Existing, Dexter and the Moonrocks, and Cage The Elephant, the event delivered discoveries, surprises, and nonstop energy from start to finish.
While CMA Fest dominates downtown Nashville, rocknite is bringing an alternative rock takeover to Broadway. Cage the Elephant, Dexter and The Moonrocks, and more than 25 artists will perform across three stages at the free all-day event.
Little Image’s Nashville stop at The Basement East paired songs from KILL THE GHOST with immersive lighting, a crowd-level B-stage, and emotionally direct alt-pop hooks.
Castle Rat transformed The Pinnacle into a theatrical fantasy realm Sunday night, combining medieval storytelling, towering doom-metal riffs, battles and rituals for one of the most entertaining opening sets we’ve seen in quite some time.
India Ramey discusses Villain Era, the roots of her “gothy-tonk” sound, and the personal themes shaping her upcoming Nashville release week shows at The 5 Spot, The Nashville Palace, and Vinyl Tap ahead of the album’s May 8 release.
The Head and the Heart play Brooklyn Bowl Nashville on April 29, celebrating the 15th anniversary of their debut album with a rare small-room benefit show.
Tenille Townes brought her Living Room Tour to 3rd & Lindsley for a sold-out album release show just hours before The Acrobat dropped. With a stripped-down setup, rotating guests, and one of the year’s most distinct vocal performances, the night centered on songwriting, empathy, and connection.
Moody Joody brought shimmer-pop and a restless energy to The Basement East during a TONS showcase, opening with the anthemic “Talk Me Down” and closing with a preview of unreleased material from their upcoming album.
Boy Golden delivered a focused opening set at Cannery Hall, blending Americana foundations with a sound that comfortably reaches beyond genre lines.
Elizabeth & The Catapult return with the new single “50/50,” a reflective track that captures the contradictions and emotional weight of everyday life. The song previews the upcoming album Responsible Friend, arriving April 3 via Compass Records. Elizabeth & The Catapult will also bring their intimate live show to Nashville on April 17 at Analog.
