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07/01/2024

Songwriting legend James Talley talks with contributor Daryl Sanders about what he plans to be his final album, ‘Bandits, Ballads and Blues.’

We talk with the songwriting legend about what he plans to be his final album, ‘Bandits, Ballads and Blues.’

06/28/2024

In our live-review column The Spin, bombastic post-wave pop champions Future Islands let it rip at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville with an assist from Ed Schrader's Music Beat.

n our live-review column The Spin, the post-wave pop champions returned to Music City with an assist from Ed Schrader’s Music Beat.

06/28/2024

ICYMI: Eastside Bowl has opened 225-capacity music venue The ’58 inside its former sit-down diner space.

The Madison bowling alley, bar and venue has opened a new smaller venue space in the room formerly occupied by its sit-down restaurant.

06/27/2024

Donate to the crowdfunding campaign for Gloom Girl MFG bassist Stephen Sobolewski, who’s recovering from a knife attack.

Donate to the crowdfunding campaign for the bassist, who’s recovering from a knife attack.

06/27/2024

White Animals, a key band in Nashville’s buzzing 1980s rock scene, are gearing up to release ‘Star Time,’ their first new record since 2001. Contributor Daryl Sanders checks in with the band.

We catch up with Kevin Gray and Steve Boyd ahead of the band’s first new album since 2001.

06/26/2024

The updated edition of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s ‘From Where I Stand’ box set continues the story of Black country artists. Contributor Ron Wynn talks with Cleve Francis and Rissi Palmer about the new version.

We speak with Cleve Francis and Rissi Palmer about the updated edition of the landmark box set from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

06/24/2024

In our live-review column The Spin, R&B sensation Tinashe, stage and screen icon Billy Porter, Nashville’s own q***r country ace Brooke Eden and many more celebrate at the Nashville Pride Fest at Bicentennial Mall.

In our live-review column The Spin, we catch a broad array of danceable pop and rock during the two-day fest at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.

06/21/2024

In advance of a recital at the Schermerhorn, contributor John Pitcher talks with eminent violinist Peter Otto about his role as the Nashville Symphony's new concertmaster.

In advance of a recital at the Schermerhorn, we speak with the eminent violinist about his role as the Nashville Symphony’s new concertmaster.

06/20/2024

Eight, it seems, is the magic number for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Their annual eight-night Ryman Auditorium residency will return, with tickets on sale soon.

The songsmith's annual October residency spotlights top-notch songsmiths including Alice Randall, Mary Gauthier and Caitlin and Liz Rose.

06/20/2024

Before contemplative multi-instrumentalist Rich Ruth celebrates his new LP ‘Water Still Flows’ at The Blue Room at Third Man Records, we talk with him about his open-ended creative process and working drone metal into his palette.

Before the contemplative multi-instrumentalist celebrates his new LP at The Blue Room at Third Man Records, we talk with him about his open-ended creative process and working drone metal into his palette.

06/20/2024

From Tinashe to Angie K, here are our recommendations for who to catch at this weekend’s Nashville Pride Festival.

06/17/2024

In our live-review column The Spin, British DJ Fred again and Midwest Princess Chappell Roan join Megan Thee Stallion, Carly Rae Jepsen, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and others in sending off Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2024.

In our live-review column The Spin, the British DJ and the Midwest Princess join Megan Thee Stallion, Carly Rae Jepsen, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and others in sending off this year’s festival.

06/16/2024

In our live-review column The Spin, inspiring ensemble performances and making connections were a major theme of our third day at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers, Brittany Howard and more.

In our live-review column The Spin, inspiring ensemble performances were a major theme of our third day at the festival.

06/16/2024

The lineup for the final day of Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is jam-packed with fantastic women, from Megan Thee Stallion to Chappell Roan to Carly Rae Jepsen and beyond.

The Bonnaroo Day 4 lineup is jam-packed with fantastic women, from Megan Thee Stallion to Chappell Roan to Carly Rae Jepsen and beyond.

06/15/2024

In our live-review column The Spin, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival sports thoughtful and joyous pop from Post Malone and Maggie Rogers, party-starting hip-hop and R&B from T-Pain and Key G***k and more on Day 2.

In our live-review column The Spin, the fest sports thoughtful and joyous pop, country-metal, party-starting hip-hop and R&B and more on its second day.

06/15/2024

On the third day of Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, you can get in the groove with Brittany Howard, get in your feelings with the Dashboard Confessional emo superjam and Melanie Martinez, rock out with IDLES, get in the club with Sean Paul and Diplo — and more.

On the third day of Bonnaroo, you can get in your feelings with the Dashboard Confessional emo superjam and Melanie Martinez, rock out with Idles, get in the club with Sean Paul and Diplo — and more.

06/14/2024

In our live-review column The Spin, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival 2024 gets off to a strong start despite some technical difficulties and high heat, with Pretty Lights, Medium Build, GWAR and more.

In our live-review column The Spin, this year’s fest begins strong despite some technical difficulties and high heat.

06/14/2024

On Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival Day 2, you can ride a wave of indie rock and pop with artists like Maggie Rogers and GROUPLOVE, or focus your attention elsewhere — like a late-night T-Pain set.

You can choose to ride a wave of indie rock and pop with artists like Maggie Rogers and Grouplove on Bonnaroo Day 2 — or focus your attention elsewhere, like a late-night T-Pain set.

06/14/2024

Before a tour stop at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville supporting alt-prog icons King’s X, contributor Sean L. Maloney talks with Nashville rock champs Sound & Shape about their new LP ‘Pillars of Creation.’

Ahead of a tour stop at Brooklyn Bowl supporting alt-prog icons King’s X, we talk with Nashville rock champs Sound&Shape about their new LP ‘Pillars of Creation.’

06/13/2024

Our cover story is an excerpt from Brian Fairbanks' new book 'Willie, Waylon and the Boys,' which tells the story of ‘How Nashville Outsiders Changed Country Music Forever.’

Brian Fairbanks' new book — out now via Hachette — tells the story of ‘How Nashville Outsiders Changed Country Music Forever.'

06/13/2024

The first day of Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival offers lots of electronic music from top acts like Fisher, but there’s plenty of rock, rap and funk — and even some gore-enhanced metal thanks to GWAR.

The first day of Bonnaroo offers lots of electronic music from top acts like Fisher, but there’s plenty of rock, rap and funk — and even some gore-enhanced metal thanks to Gwar.

06/12/2024

Look for Nashville music on stages big and small at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, including sets from Jobi Riccio, Cage The Elephant, Brittany Howard, THE FOXIES and many more.

Look for local music on stages big and small across the Farm, including sets from Jobi Riccio, Cage the Elephant, Brittany Howard, The Foxies and many more.

06/11/2024

Our writers reflect on Pretty Lights, Post Malone, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Fred again, who top the bill each night at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.

Our writers reflect on the work of Pretty Lights, Post Malone, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Fred Again.., who top the bill each night down on the Farm.

06/11/2024

Ahead of Six One Tribe's inaugural 615 Day party at The Basement East, contributor P.J. Kinzer talks with Trïbe’s Gee Slab as well as Brian Brown and Sweet Poison about building the future of Black music in Nashville.

We talk with Six One Trïbe’s Gee Slab, chief organizer of the event, and fellow performers Brian Brown and Sweet Poison about the inaugural party and its future goals.

06/10/2024

In our live-review column The Spin, ace singer-songwriter Soccer Mommy brings her Lost Shows solo tour home to The Blue Room at Third Man Records with help from Bats.

In our live-review column The Spin, ace singer-songwriter Sophie Allison brings her Lost Shows solo tour home to Nashville with help from Bats.

06/07/2024

From Chapter 16: NPR music critic Ann Powers' exploration of Joni Mitchell looks at the the artist herself as well as offering exceptional examination of the context around her.

The Nashville-based critic Ann Powers will discuss ‘Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell’ June 12 at Parnassus

06/07/2024

From our annual Festival Frenzy issue: Contributor Brittney McKenna takes a look at CMA Country Music Association Fest as it continues its slow move away from toxic culture that harms the city as well as BIPOC and LGBTQ artists and fans.

The massive fan gathering continues its slow move away from toxic culture

06/06/2024

In our annual Festival Frenzy issue, our writers picked out 10 shows, showcases and/or panels you don’t want to miss on the smaller stages at CMA Country Music Association Fest, including Tanner Adell, Wyatt Flores Music, Chris Housman, Country Proud and more.

We pick out 10 events — shows, showcases and panels — you don’t want to miss, including Tanner Adell, Wyatt Flores, Chris Housman, Country Proud and more

06/06/2024

Festival Frenzy has arrived! Check out our annual look into the who, what, when, where and why of CMA Country Music Association Fest and Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.

The who, what, when, where and why of CMA Fest and Bonnaroo 2024

06/05/2024

Sturgill Simpson has a new band lineup (with familiar faces), a new album as Johnny Blue Skies and a new tour that hits Bridgestone Arena.

‘Passage du Desir,’ a new album under the moniker Johnny Blue Skies, is set for release in July, while an extensive arena tour stops at Bridgestone Arena in October.