independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
In this age of genres with subgenres and sub-subgenres, it's really refreshing to find a band that plays straight up rock n' roll.  You think so too? Well, meet Them Vibes, y'all. Formed in East Nashville's underground rock scene 2013, this band is a breath of fresh air, bringing pure, raw energy to the world of rock... Continue Reading →
Nashville indie crooner MYYRA (otherwise known as Paul Davidson) celebrated the release of his debut EP at The Basement East on June 9th.  MYRRA is garnering some big-time buzz in the blogosphere; his first single, "All About You," premiered on Consequence of Sound's best new music list, and landed on Indie Shuffle's most popular tracks chart, where pop culture staple NYLON picked up... Continue Reading →
A whole lot of awesome has happened to Oxford, Mississippi's indie rock outfit Young Buffalo since I last spoke with them in February; they've released their debut full length album, House, to great reviews (including one written by yours truly), had fun playing a round of shows at SXSW (maybe a little too much fun, there was talk of the band instigating a... Continue Reading →
Nashville electro-pop band KiND, comprised of Gabrahm Vitek (vocals, keys), Scott Shirock (drums), Brady Surface (bass),  Robert Gay (horn, synth), and Anthony Jorissen (sax, synth), will be releasing their debut album,  Eunoia, on Tuesday, June 9th.  The band is planning a blow-out release party at The Basement East on June 26th, with a DJ set by... Continue Reading →
If you are familiar with Nashville, you've probably heard of Grimey's, a.k.a. Grimey's New and Preloved Music (owned and operated by Mike Grimes and Doyle Davis), my favorite local record store, located in a big, old, creaky house on 8th Avenue South...and if you've heard of Grimey's, chances are you've heard of The Basement, the... Continue Reading →
