241: The Promise of Surprise
Imaginary Baseball League, Bleached Out, Trash Man, *repeat repeat, Wilby, Full Mood, Fresh Lady, SirMarko, Cee Ohh, K.O.N., Hard Liquor Shawty, RashadThaPoet, iNTRO
Author Archives: Michael Eades
Shots! Guinness and the Perfect Pour with Brandon Bramhall
Brandon Bramhall of Attaboy and Lakeside Lounge joins for a chat about the perfect pour and plays a few rounds of Cocktail Jazz.
240: Finding Sacred Spaces with Michael Hix and Nashville Ambient Ensemble
Composer/Musician Michael Hix joins us for an interview about the Nashville Ambient Ensemble, a collective of diverse musicians brought together to perform their debut record, Cerulean.
Trash Man – “Stronger Than I Thought”
Alex Mojaverian is likely best known as the drummer for Sad Baxter, where he is often seen powering through big swelling moments of catharsis and providing backing vocals to Deezy Violet’s perfect growls. However, he’s also been slowly crafting a project of his own called Trash Man. The latest single, “Stronger Than I Thought,” builds […]
Getting in on the ground floor with Seck
I can’t recall specifically the moment I became aware of Seck, the writer/director from Nashville. It might have been his Yours Truly, Jai video for “Time” or possibly a teaser for the Jordan XX track “Highs N’ Lows.” Maybe it was for the $avvy video for “Bag/Purse.” Mostly likely it wasn’t a distinct moment but […]
BeHoward – “Morning Coffee” (Official Video)
Back in October, BeHoward dropped a single for “Morning Coffee” featuring They Need Weez. The official video for the track recently hit YouTube and it’s an excellent reminder of the message to the song. As Howard notes on Instagram: In an era when rapping about shooting, killing, and disrespecting the dead are ingredients to make […]
239: Variety in Every Set
Klypi, Tape Deck Mountain, 24, Burm, Notelle, Gunther Doug, Becca Mancari, Catalina, J. Merritt, V to Z, Bryant Taylorr, Joy Oladokun, My Wall, thirdface
Klypi – “Not For You” (Official Video) [Premiere]
EPILEPSY WARNING: segments of flashing lights “Not For You” is, at its core, a triumphant declaration of independence. It’s also the latest single and brand new video from Klypi, a conceptual pop artist that previously performed as Lambda Celsius, or Λ°. After a stint in Athens, Klypi is returning to the Nashville area with a […]
Nashville Selections for #BandcampFriday, March 2021
Whenever Bandcamp holds their monthly Bandcamp Friday event (waiving all their platforms fees so 100% of proceeds go to the artists), we compile a list of notable releases from the Nashville area that would be worth spending your money on. This list isn’t exhaustive by any means but it’s a place to start. If you […]
$avvy – Boys Wear Pearls
A confrontation at a thrift store inspired the 2020 $avvy single “Bag/Purse” and its accompanying phenomenal video. It also exemplifies $avvy’s approach to hip-hop; unafraid and not putting up any fronts. With Boys Wear Pearls, $avvy continues that undaunted approach by showcasing eight tracks that blend a range of influences and beat styles that prop […]
238: Flavor Swirl
Katy Kirby, Ken Sable, $avvy, Houston Kendrick, Wilderwater, The Blackson with AB Eastwood, DD Island, Pickup Sticks, Jesop, Groh, Young Robot, Snail Male, Jack Silverman
Stuffed Spider – “Dry Wood” (Official Video)
Secret Speech, the latest album from Stuffed Spider, is a fascinating record combining a myriad of surprising elements as instrumentation. The album notes are clear that many of the sounds within are captured from found audio: Tape samples and field recordings from 1997 – 2020, sourced from tapes recorded on street corners, apartments, kitchens, practice […]