I'm Trying To Think But Nothing Happens by International Friendly One delightful surprise that never ceases to amaze me is stumbling upon a local band that I’ve never heard of that manages to have a deep back catalog of quality releases. Such is the case with International Friendly, a four-piece that has releases going back […]
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Vote Now In the latest episode of Hott Minute, hosts Jamie Bradley and Ashley Spurgeon decided to do what they do best; tackle the absurd. In the absence of March Madness, they’ve put together a massive bracket of 64 competitors – each standing over 6′ 3″ tall – categorized them into Stringbeans, Beefcakes, Lumberjacks and […]
Wild Eyes by Thunder Lily Have you ever heard a song that was so instantly infectious you thought, “Well, this is so good it must be a cover?” The latest from Thunder Lily, entitled “Wild Eyes“, struck me in exactly that way. I trust the songwriting credits to Steven Mullan and Angela Lauer to be […]
If you didn’t see it over the weekend, there was a popular tweet going around showing a Lower Broadway bar filled with people having a good time; couple with the quote “Nashville is undefeated.” This is in reference to the World Health Organization, federal government and common sense advice that everyone should be practicing “social […]
Fever Blush, Sad Baxter, The By Gods, The Medium, Tom Violence, Neon Castles, Maddie Medley, Goo, Luke Schneider
For the past 22 years, crooner D. Striker has thrown a party on every Friday the 13th called The RR Party. He performs live and releases a unique zine created specifically for the event. If you aren’t familiar with his music, watch this video for “Take Time With The Road” – a fine example of […]
You’ve heard Luke Schneider play. Maybe you don’t know it but as a longtime member of the Nashville music scene, he’s played with the likes of Character, Margo Price, Teddy & The Rough Riders, William Tyler, Caitlin Rose and so many more it’d probably be impossible to list them all. He’s generally known for his […]
Dale Hollow is a bit of an enigma. At a quick glance, he cites that Rolling Stone Country called him “Relentlessly Entertaining” (they did), his album covers feature him in western shirts and yellow aviators and he’s given himself the moniker “The Country Music Superstar”; assumed emphasis on The. If you didn’t know better, Dale […]
Eight New Songs by Iven Having a distinctive vocal style can be a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, you’re quite literally able to distinguish your style simply be embracing your comfort zone. On the other hand, there may be a hurdle to overcome with new listeners that have set their expectations on […]
A word about that tornado. The Features, Tower Defense, Glossary, Jordan Lehning, The Feminine Complex, Little Bandit
Photo by Eric England, Nashville Scene It goes without saying that the tornado that hit Germantown, East Nashville, Donelson and accompanying counties around Davidson was devastating. Twenty-Five individuals lost their lives, many beloved businesses have closed indefinitely and, frankly, everyone feels a bit distraught and vulnerable. Having been a Nashville resident for most of my […]
