independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
India Ramey discusses Villain Era, the roots of her “gothy-tonk” sound, and the personal themes shaping her upcoming Nashville release week shows at The 5 Spot, The Nashville Palace, and Vinyl Tap ahead of the album’s May 8 release.
”I am literally folding t-shirts,” says Ryan Harkrider, frontman of 10-piece Austin-based alt-soul outfit The Nightowls. The band was gearing up to begin touring in support of the release of their latest album, We Are The Nightowls, out on April 27th.“We travel in this big RV. I picked it up this morning and drove it... Continue Reading →
There are people who can sing, and then there is Jason Eskridge. For the last 18 years, Eskridge has made a name for himself as a go-to session and touring vocalist with heavyweights in all genres. After several years touring with gospel singer Nicole C. Mullen, Eskridge joined Lyle Lovett’s band, toured with bluesman Jonny... Continue Reading →
Fiona Silver, New York City's own sassy, multifaceted spitfire, is back in Nashville TONIGHT at The 5 Spot's $2 Tuesdays hosted by Derek Hoke. We love her alluring brand of reverb-y rock n' roll, and we know you will too. In case you missed it, we had the chance to catch up this summer over a... Continue Reading →
“I officially hardcore live in Nashville now, like went to the DMV to get a license plate and all of that, I’m super Nashville,” reveals Ruby the Rabbitfoot, who has also officially been hardcore touring her last album, Divorce Party, released in 2016 via Normaltown/New West Records. The eclectic pop songstress had previously been splitting... Continue Reading →
Besides being enamored with their catchy musical style, I noticed that Columbus, Ohio’s Nick D’ & The Believers sport some snazzy gold tank tops when they perform. I had to know more. “I’ll do my best to explain the gold tank tops. I’m not even sure I really understand it,” says frontman Nick D’Andrea with... Continue Reading →
