Karina Rykman heads to Suwannee Hulaween with her new album Late Checkout, bringing bright guitar hooks, heavier riffs, and a bass-forward sound along with her.
Karina Rykman Brings New Album “Late Checkout” to Hulaween
PREMIERE: “SHANGRI-LA” by FOX GRIN
Shangri-La is a distant, imaginary place, one where everything is pleasant and you can have everything your heart desires. Nashville-based art rock duo Fox Grin brings that idea a little closer with their new and appropriately-titled single "Shangri-La," a tune from their forthcoming album Dusk, due out early next year. "'Shangri-La is about the escaping feeling... Continue Reading →
ALBUM REVIEW: “SLEEPING THROUGH THE WAR” by ALL THEM WITCHES
Take a breath, and lean in closely for a very important announcement: Great rock n’ roll isn’t dead, it’s just under-appreciated and under-promoted in the mainstream media. At East of 8th, we love good rock’ n roll, we’re here to appreciate and promote it, and we are currently under the spell cast by All Them... Continue Reading →
LIVE SHOW REVIEW: WILD ADRIATIC at THE HIGH WATT
Fresh off last week’s release of their new album, Feel, New York-based three-member touring machine Wild Adriatic took the intimate stage of the High Watt in Nashville. Feel, inspired by a painful breakup, was written to highlight the band’s evolution both in life and music. With that theme on display, the trio focused on songs from... Continue Reading →
“WALKING AROUND PURPOSELY” – NEW MUSIC from THE CAPTAIN’S SON
The Captain’s Son have put a unique spin on indie surf pop, combining the classic form with harmony-rich layers harmonies and good old garage rock, brilliantly showcased in the band's new single, "Walking Around Purposely." Comprised of Paige Byrd, Jarred Hayden, and William Hopkins, The Captain’s Son are making waves in the Southern California scene. With its catchy warm guitar melodies, laid-back vocals, and upbeat... Continue Reading →
DR. DOG STEALTHILY RELEASES NEW ALBUM
Iconic psych-rockers Dr. Dog have long been superheroes in my book, but I had no idea they donned ninja gear under their capes...earlier this year, the band released a new album, went on a nationwide tour to support it, and today, they've added a new release to their golden catalogue, Abandoned Mansion. Abandoned Mansion is a ten-song mood... Continue Reading →
WIN TICKETS to COMMUNION NASHVILLE on 9/14/16!!!
The highly-anticipated Communion Residency returns to The East Room on September 14th, showcasing up-and-coming talent across multiple genres for an unforgettable night of music discovery. The lineup includes Jonny P, The Wild Jays, Guthrie Brown, and Zoe Sky Jordan--and we have a pair of tickets to give away to a lucky winner! Nashville-by-way-of New York soul artist Jonny P has a sound... Continue Reading →
ALBUM REVIEW: “THE SIDES AND IN BETWEEN” by GRINGO STAR
I’ll be honest; whenever I hear the word “psych” in front of a band’s description of itself or its music, I tend to roll my eyes. Why? Because nothing I’ve heard described as “psych” really ever wows me. As I reluctantly peeled the proverbial wrapper off of my download of The Sides And In Between... Continue Reading →
AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with GRINGO STAR
Nick and Peter Furgiuele came by their love of music honestly, a love which began early on as the brothers cut their musical teeth on the tasty morsels of their parents’ record collection. “We spent our early school-aged years in Boone, North Carolina; there wasn’t a lot of radio exposure or anything like that,” says... Continue Reading →
“BATTLES” – NEW MUSIC from CORBU
New York neo-psych band Corbu are streaming "Battles", the new single from their forthcoming debut album Crayon Soul, out August 5th. "Battles" rides an insistent bass groove through a kaleidoscope of vocal harmonies, broken synths, and reverbed-out guitars, and captures the spirit of their collaboration with Dave Fridmann (Tame Impala, MGMT, The Flaming Lips), who... Continue Reading →
