Late Night Television is an alt-rock band formed in 2023 by longtime collaborators Matt Martirano and Aidan Madden. Hailing from Mahopac, NY, the duo has been performing together since middle school, developing a distinct creative chemistry built on years of shared influences and late-night conversations. After moving to Nashville and attending Belmont University, they completed […]

Verygently is one of those bands that feels like a soft exhale after a long day — intimate, introspective, and comforting. Their sound blends elements of indie rock, dreamy folk, upside down blues & more wrapped in a sonic warmth that feels like a handwritten letter. Riddled with gentle guitar strums, tender vocals, and lyrics […]

In a time when music is more accessible than ever, listeners are seeking unapologetic perspectives from their favorite artists. This year’s Grammys proved to be a refreshing highlight, marking a long-awaited moment of recognition. Amy Allen made history as the first woman ever to win Songwriter of the Year, a monumental achievement. Known for her […]

Porches is Aaron Maine’s synth pop project based in New York. His most recent album Shirt is Maine’s heaviest album to-date: an unhinged coming-of-age masterpiece that nurtures discomfort instead of suppressing it. Maine changes course from his preceding soft pop records, digging deeper to his roots to reveal his version of rock n roll. “I […]

Crumb blends psychedelic rock, jazz, pop, and experimental sounds bringing a whimsical soft sounding approach to rock. The Brooklyn-based four-piece is led by main songwriter Lila Ramani, with Bri Aronow on synths/keyboards, Jesse Brotter on the bass, and Jonathan Gilad on drums. The mellow rock band members met while attending Tufts University in Boston. I […]

Bonnaroo was so hot that I wanted to dive into my favorite standout acts from the weekend that made it all worth it. As a Nashville native, I’ve romanticized this festival in my head for years dreaming of camping, and I finally made it happen. Given my experience traveling I thought I would be able […]

March has begun, but let’s look back in gratitude honoring Black History month and the gift of music created by the black community. Nashville got its nickname “Music City” from black music, well before the existence of country music. “The blues” has become the basis for nearly every form of American popular music for the […]

What Now?! Alabama Shakes front-woman clearly isn’t just a rockstar – she’s something way more. From her beginning with the Shakes to now, Brittany Howard has put out artistic works each containing unique sounds, genre-blending experimentation, and of course her one-of-a-kind voice. Howard’s music reflects her internal climb to higher heights within own story despite […]

As the new year is already in full swing, resolutions have already been broken, and I can’t stop thinking about some of the best live music experiences of my life from 2023. I made it a goal to see as much live music as possible, and it definitely was worth it. I saw 20 different […]

I got the chance to see Briston Maroney and Samia, the indie music power couple, perform at Paradise Music Festival at the Brooklyn Bowl in October. Living in Nashville, Maroney started the 3 day music festival in 2019 as an ode to house parties he grew up with, hosting multiple bands with similar fans. This […]

Who is Kate Bollinger? Kate Bollinger transcends genre playing with whimsical fluttering folk, bedroom pop, indie, and jazz influences. The Virginia-born songwriter grew up surrounded by music thanks to her mom, a music therapist, and her brothers, both in bands. Kate majored in Cinematography at the University of Virginia while pursuing her musical projects. Bollinger’s […]

As someone constantly searching for new music, Nashville’s independent radio station Lightning 100 has been my go-to these days for all things music. In addition to diversifying your musical palette, get the inside scoop on the best upcoming shows and events in the community. I’ll take a cheap thrill wherever I can get one, like […]

Who on earth is Bully? Alicia Bognanno, the master mind behind the band, is Nashville’s favorite indie rock artist. She is an expat from Minnesota, Bognanno has called Nashville home for years. She used to run the music at Stone Fox before Bully. Bully’s music has always been a honest, but this is Bognanno at […]

Seeing Maggie Rogers perform her most recent album “Surrender” live was a no-brainer. As a long-time fan, I know Maggie is a flagship for vulnerability, reverence for music, nature, and all things raw. After her first tour, when Rogers sought tranquillity at her family home in Coastal Maine, the darkness of 2020 – politically, culturally, […]

The Re:SET concert series was a relaxed alternative to the often times chaotic schedules of music festivals. The idea was born to experiment doing festivals differently in an effort to make the overall experience better for both artists and concert goers. The close intimacy, relaxed atmosphere, and lengthy sets allowed for the audience to truly […]

What makes artists in music last? Nashville natives know good and well bars and stars come and go in this town faster than a New York minute it’s hard to feel like anything is truly classic; however, Lauren Watkins is a natural star who is here to stay. Lauren and I go way back, […]