independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Alt-pop band In Color returned to Nashville to close out their first sold-out headline tour at The Basement East, mixing "Snow Day" tracks with new material and a hometown crowd that already knew all the words.
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.
Ashe headlined the annual Girls Write Nashville benefit concert at 3rd & Lindsley, following a writers round featuring program participants and highlighting the nonprofit’s songwriting mentorship and creative community.
After seeing more than 600 live sets and shows in 2025, these are the performances that stayed with us. Spanning rock, Americana, electronic, hip-hop, pop, country, and everything in between. From small rooms to festival fields, these are the shows where everything aligned.
At their Basement East hometown show, Nashville’s mercury scaled back their trademark full-band energy for a minimalist set that revealed the full strength of Maddie Kerr’s voice and the nuance in her songwriting.
At Eastside Bowl, Kashena Sampson unveiled Ghost of Me in its entirety, bridging her Americana beginnings with a bold, introspective new sound. The evening reflected both transformation and continuity, reminding listeners that her voice remains one of Nashville’s most commanding.
Vancouver singer-songwriter Jade LeMac brought emotional depth and clarity to her September 25 performance at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Performing songs like “Pink Balloon,” “Constellations,” and her new single “Sleeping With the Lights On,” she showcased the vocal strength and authenticity driving her rise ahead of her upcoming EP It’s Always at Night.
Nashville DJ and producer MOLLYWATER is on the rise, with Beatport-charting singles, dynamic live sets, and upcoming performances including direct support for SIPPY at The Office in Nashville and a festival slot at Breakaway Alabama. Discover why she’s one of the city’s must-know DJs.
Friday at Deep Tropics 2025 set the tone for a weekend of music and community in Nashville. From Maddy O’Neal’s bass-filled explorations to Lane 8’s golden hour and Alison Wonderland’s trap-heavy finale, the festival balanced artistry, energy, and connection in every corner.
We don’t usually go in for bold declarations—but something about Girl Tones' set at Brooklyn Bowl demanded it. Read our full review and check out photos from their Nashville homecoming!
