Matthew Ryan by Tim Bottchen From The Pageant in St. Louis to Lollapalooza in Chicago to Forecastle in Louisville to Austin City Limits Music Festival, here are our favorite photos of 2015. Thank you for being there with us. Metallica by Bridgette Aikens Neil Young by Jason Gonulsen Carrie Brownstein by Nate Burrell Brandi Carlile … Read more
Since 2007, The Maine has been touring and recording almost non-stop. With the release of their fifth full-length record, American Candy, they embarked on a 6 week tour around the US with their label mates, The Technicolors, as well as Knuckle Puck and Real Friends. We had a chance to catch up with The Technicolors … Read more
Leon Bridges | All photos by Kristen Abigail With the release of their second album, Lord Huron stopped by the Ryman with Leon Bridges for a beautiful yet energetic set. Leon Bridges, a 25 year old soul singer, has been making huge waves across the country with his nostalgic lyrics and swift moves on stage. … Read more
WATERS | All photos by Kristen Abigail It feels like summer in Nashville already, and the best way to start it off is with a sweaty rave kind of night involving Matt & Kim and WATERS. The colorful night started off with San Francisco pop rock band WATERS, who recently released their debut record, What’s … Read more
Photo Credit: Jonathan Weiner | Provided by Warner Brothers Records If there’s anything to be expected from folk rock group, Delta Rae, it’s that they are a powerhouse of beautiful voices and unique instruments. Joining heavy piano and percussion along with 4 voices has crafted a sound that will keep a buzz in your ears … Read more
The Griswolds | All photos by Kristen Abigail Walk the Moon, an electro dance pop group from Ohio, recently stopped in Nashville for a sold out performance at Cannery Ballroom. They brought along their Australian friends, The Griswolds, to open the show. For over 2 hours it seemed that the crowd forgot about all … Read more
Photo by Kristen Abigail The New Schematics are breaking into the Nashville music scene with a familiar face, but with a classic yet magical sound, that’s new and improved. The New Schematics is fronted by Cory Bishop, who recently wrapped up his solo project and brought his best friend Michael Bare with him to create … Read more
Smallpools | All photos by Kristen Abigail Last week Smallpools, an electro pop group from Los Angeles, dropped by Exit/In in Nashville with Vinyl Theatre and Grizfolk for a sweaty dance party. Vinyl Theatre started the night off with a short set full of jumping and fist pumps along with their catchy lyrics. Even though Vinyl Theatre … Read more
We’re starting to gear up for our chance to see Matt & Kim in Nashville later this month. They’ve released a large handful of videos over the last few months to hold us over until May 9th at Marathon Music Works. If you’re into fun dance parties, be sure to see them live and pick … Read more
Ryan Adams | All photos by Kristen Abigail The much awaited Ryan Adams tour hit the Ryman last night for night one out of two sold-out shows full of nostalgia and moments that Nashville will not forget anytime soon. The charming and sweet Natalie Prass opened the evening with a few surprises up her sleeve. … Read more
All photos by Kristen Abigail In the process of producing his second record, EDM artist Robert DeLong is still making waves as a one-man band using instruments like video game controllers to anything he can hook up to his computer. The 29-year old originally from the suburbs of Seattle has successfully made his way through … Read more
Photo by Kristen Abigail Nashville artist, Liza Anne, is getting ready to release her second record titled, Two. With the anticipation of Anne’s new writings, she has released “Take It Back”, which will be featured on her upcoming record. Pre-orders will start May 5. I’m excited to see what Liza Anne has in store since … Read more
Swear & Shake | All photos by Kristen Abigail Even on a Thursday night, Nashville can get a little crazy. Bronze Radio Return brought an electrifying set to the High Watt last week with Nashville based Swear & Shake opening the night. Bronze Radio Return wrapped up a tour to support their upcoming record which … Read more
Guthrie Brown & the Family Tree | All photos by Kristen Abigail This past Friday evening, American Aquarium stopped in Nashville at Exit/In on the spring leg of their tour to support their new record titled Wolves. Guthrie Brown & the Family Tree opened right before American Aquarium and put on an energetic set that … Read more
Photo by Jon Karr The amount of young talent coming out of Nashville right now is rather impressive, but the artists that stick out the most are the ones that are hustling to craft their sound and keep the true nature of their music alive and well when they’re performing live. Ellery Bonham, who’s stage … Read more
Pony Bwoy | All photos by Kristen Abigail Usually when you think of Poliça, you’d think of an easy going beautiful synth pop kind of vibes. But this past Saturday night started with a bang, or rather a lot of bass. Poliça brought on their label mates Pony Bwoy to open for their short tour … Read more
Alt-J | All photos by Kristen Abigail Words really are hard to describe how epically awesome alt-J and Tycho’s show was this past Monday at the historic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Tycho, otherwise known as Scott Hansen or ISO50 for his photographic and design works, started the night with his band performing a beautiful … Read more
Photo by Cameron Powell As we get into gear for warmer and brighter weather, Nashville rising artist COIN has been stuck in my head for weeks now. So go roll down your windows in the car and turn up COIN’s hit single “Run” from their upcoming self-titled full-length. You can pre-order their record on iTunes now. You can also catch … Read more
Judah & the Lion | Photos by Kristen Abigail The Ryman stage was filled with a lot of talented local musicians this past Saturday night. Pop artist, Mat Kearney, brought along Judah & the Lion and Parachute for the Just Kids tour. The night started with folk hop group Judah & the Lion. With … Read more
Provided by Eric Paul Up & coming Nashville indie artist Eric Paul has the right idea when it comes to gritty pop rock. With strong influences from John Mayer, Jeff Buckley and Jimi Hendrix, Paul has crafted his own edgy sound for his upcoming EP titled, Killer. Paul recorded and co-produced the EP last year … Read more
Mewithoutyou | All photos by Kristen Abigail Lightning 100, Nashville’s indie radio station, hosted Dr. Dog and MeWithoutYou at The Ryman this past Friday night. MeWithoutYou started the night with an eclectic set of songs involving a large number of different instruments. Frontman Aaron Weiss showed off quite a bit his enthusiastic yet humble personality. … Read more
CHON | All photos by Kristen Abigail This past Tuesday, Circa Survive brought the angst to Cannery Ballroom along with Balance & Composure as well as a small helping of CHON, an instrumental progressive band from San Diego. CHON completely wowed the crowd for the people that had never heard of them, but they brought … Read more
All photos by Kristen Abigail The combination of bluegrass songstress Jessica Lea Mayfield and folk legend Seth Avett made for a memorable evening this past Tuesday at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. The duo released Seth Avett and Jessica Lea Mayfield Sing Elliott Smith this past week. It includes 12 cover songs that Mayfield and Avett recorded … Read more
All photos by Kristen Abigail Sturgill Simpson, a rising country artist who calls Nashville home, played two back-to-back sold out shows at 3rd and Lindsley this past weekend. Local radio station, Lightning 100, presented Sturgill’s second show for their Nashville Sunday Night showcase. Simpson just wrapped up a winter tour to support the release of … Read more
All photos by Kristen Abigail Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, the four piece Americana Rock band native to Nashville, sold out Ryman Auditorium this past Saturday evening. Drew & his band started with 3 songs off the new record before he brought Ellie on stage. The duo left the Mother Church audience with few dry … Read more
All photos by Kristen Abigail R&B and Soul artist Laura Reed performed at Exit/In for Madison House‘s Pollstar Party this week in Nashville. Laura Reed’s next performance will be at the Madison House official SXSW showcase at Holy Mountain on March 20. Please enjoy these photos by Kristen Abigail below.
Hiss Golden Messenger | All Photos by Kristen Abigail Ben Howard and Hiss Golden Messenger performed for a sold out crowd at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville this past Thursday. Both groups delivered memorable sets, but the audience was vocal about their opinions of Howard’s set list. Howard is currently on tour in the US … Read more
Nathaniel Rateliff | All Photos by Kristen Abigail Nathaniel Rateliff and Gregory Alan Isakov performed for a sold-out crowd at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville this past Wednesday. Please enjoy these photographs of their performance by Kristen Abigail. GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV