independent thoughts on alternative music
Following the release of their latest album Bark Your Head Off, Dog, Philadelphia indie-rock band Hop Along debuted the album’s first music video for their atypical break up song, “How Simple.” Despite being a song about the fears and life lessons associated with growing up, the video showcases frontwoman Frances Quinlan dancing about unapologetically–perfectly complementing such an … Read more “HOW SIMPLE” – NEW VIDEO from HOP ALONG
Nashville indie-rocker Brandy Zdan is causing a ruckus with the release of “I Want Your Trouble,” the first single from her upcoming album, Secretear. Zdan reveals the song was inspired by a text message she received from her now-husband, Aaron Haynes. He wrote, “I WANT YOUR TROUBLE.” Both Zdan and Haynes knew they held the … Read more “I WANT YOUR TROUBLE” – NEW VIDEO from BRANDY ZDAN
Nashville’s very own powerhouse pop singer Brooke Alexx is shattering gender norms with her new single, “Shattering Glass.” It’s the newest female empowerment anthem and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Gender equality seems to be a hot topic these days, especially during the rise of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, and “Shattering … Read more “SHATTERING GLASS” – NEW VIDEO from BROOKE ALEXX
Despite the song’s title, VÉRITÉ is no saint in her recently-released music video. The song tells a story of a woman who is unapologetically imperfect, admitting she is anything but a saint. The single’s video effortlessly conveys this message of sinfulness. Taking place in a mansion that is so empty to the point of eeriness, … Read more “SAINT”- NEW VIDEO from VÉRITÉ
UK rockers The Magic Gang are living up to their name with their newest single, “Getting Along.” The surprisingly upbeat heartbreak anthem is the first song released off the band’s upcoming self-titled album, scheduled to debut March 16th. With the song’s electric guitar influences and joyous sounding melody, upon first listen, someone might not realize … Read more “GETTING ALONG” – NEW VIDEO from THE MAGIC GANG
Alternative rock band, Between Kings, builds anticipation for their upcoming album with the release of its title track, “The Escape.” The album is scheduled to debut May 7th; the song gives listeners a taste of the band’s irreplaceable rock sound, which one can only hope will be heard on the new record. The encouraging lyrics … Read more “THE ESCAPE” – NEW MUSIC from BETWEEN KINGS
We at East of 8th are die-hard coffee nerds, and can honestly admit that without a daily dose of its warm, caffeinated goodness, we’d all be hot blubbering messes. We can also be regularly observed finding solace at any one of Nashville’s plethora of stellar coffee shops, so imagine our delight when friend and previously-featured … Read more VIDEO PREMIERE: “CONFIDENCE DON’T GO” by RYAN HARRIS BROWN
The death of rock icon David Bowie has affected the world in so many ways, and many artists have been inspired to pay tribute, reflect, and share insight through their work. Toronto-based band Born Ruffians have recently unleashed “Forget Me,” their new video that stars frontperson Luke Lalonde, who wrote the song on the day Bowie died. “What … Read more “FORGET ME” – NEW VIDEO from BORN RUFFIANS
Y’ALL. Pop rock outfit OK Go has released a brand new video for “Obsession,” a track from their latest record, Hungry Ghosts. In grand OK Go style, the video is wildly inventive, amazing, and totally unbelievable–and “Obsession” is what you will experience once you click “play.” Believe it. Directed by OK Go frontman Damian Kulash, Jr. … Read more “OBSESSION” – NEW VIDEO from OK GO
Coopertheband is a “bramily”—band/friends/family— composed of five massive music nerds with minds to rhyme and ten hot feet. This year, they released Kingdoms, their third album, which encompasses themes of love, challenges to modern life, and rebellion. Today, the Tennessee pop rockers unleash the video for album track “Rebels”; the video features the group set … Read more VIDEO PREMIERE: “REBELS” by COOPERTHEBAND