Girl Tones, the high-energy indie rock duo of sisters Kenzie and Laila, continue their momentum with their latest single โBlame,โ a track that explores conflict, pride, and vulnerability. Produced by Brad Shultz of Cage the Elephant, the song blends emotional depth with raw energy. The spirited video, filmed at Nashvilleโs Dive Motel, captures the duoโs chemistry and sense of fun. Girl Tones hit the road with Silversun Pickups this summer, including a stop at Nashvilleโs Brooklyn Bowl on July 25.
MUSTARD SERVICE: “GOING NOWHERE” — NEW MUSIC
Miamiโs Mustard Service returns with โGoing Nowhere,โ a breezy yet bittersweet track that dives into the thrill of mutual bad decisions.
NARDIA: NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO: โIS IT YOUโ
Dreamy neon and soulful vocals collide in Nardiaโs new single โIs It You.โ The Melbourne singer blends blues roots with modern R&B as the retro-diner video blurs reality and fantasy, setting the tone for her upcoming album Own Every Scar, arriving in July.
PLAYLIST SPOTLIGHT ARTIST: CHARMER โ โBLUE JAYโ
Michiganโs Charmer returns with โBlue Jay,โ a gripping new single from their upcoming album Downpour. Blending melodic grit with emotional weight, the track captures the quiet intensity of a moment that changed everything.
BONNAROO 2025 PREVIEW + NEW MUSIC: DOPE LEMON
Our Bonnaroo 2025 artist preview series is here to help guide you through the 150+ musical acts playing this year's festival! Today we look at DOPE LEMON who recently released a new single, โElectric Green Lambo,โ leading up to a full album that's expected to drop on May 9!
NEW MUSIC PLAYLIST UPDATE FOR MAY 4, 2024
This update to the East of 8th Spotify Playlist features new songs from The Drives, Saint Social, Helena Hallberg, and brother bird! Step inside and learn more about each artist!
EAST OF 8TH PLAYLIST UPDATE: APRIL 11, 2023
Our latest Spotify Playlist update includes new music from Rebounder, Cable Ties, Silver Synthetic, Alexa Dark, and Bre Kennedy!
SPOTIFY PLAYLIST ROUNDUP: NEW MUSIC FOR OCTOBER 13, 2021
Our latest update to the East of 8th Spotify Playlist includes tracks from The Florets, Phillip-Michael Scales, Wild Heart Club, Tidal Wave, & Ellie Stone!
PREMIERE: “BREATHE” BY VERA BLOOM
On your first listen of โBreathe,โ the debut single from Nashvilleโs Vera Bloom, your ears may deceive you into thinking you know this artist. ย After all, thereโs plenty of grunge influences to remind you of Nirvana or Veruca Salt, but tempered by a smoothness suggestive of Skating Polly.ย Thereโs also power vocals that kick into... Continue Reading →
THE 8 x 8th PLAYLIST: NEW MUSIC FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 2020
Alternative rock is back! (At least for a few songs this week) We also get one of the more epic lo-fi tracks I've heard in a long time as well as a retro synth banger that you can't miss. Without further ado, here is this weekโs East of 8th playlist presented in the order they... Continue Reading →


