independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
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... Continue Reading →
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Ryan Harris Brown will release his debut full-length, Stranded In The Present Tense, on May 12th—a fitting title, given that a deadly illness kept the young artist stuck in precarious limbo, his life in the balance, and his career on the back burner for over a year. Recorded during his recovery throughout the entirety... Continue Reading →
After the breakup of his band, Churchill, in 2013, Tim Bruns decided to take a break from music for a while. Â He spent time with his family in Ohio, mowed lawns, and worked as a maintenance man; even so, during this self-imposed hiatus, Bruns continued to write: "One of my favorite songwriters once said that... Continue Reading →
