Isaiah Rashad is The Modern-Day Patron Saint of Southern Hip-Hop
The storytelling, the performance, and the pure showmanship displayed by Isaiah Rashad is indicative of an artist who not only knows who he is, but also where he is headed. Isaiah Rashad is the MC to see.
The Pretty Reckless Rock The Ryman on Their “Dear God” Tour
Fresh off the release of their critically acclaimed fifth studio album, Dear God, The Pretty Reckless look to capitalize off of its success with their first Ryman headline in over a decade.
Chance The Rapper Brings Rap To Country Music’s Hometown With a Sold-Out Show
Just a few weeks after his seminal mixtape Coloring Book went certified RIAA Platinum, Chance The Rapper has brought the album back to life in Nashville for its 10th anniversary.
Jack Johnson Brings SURFILMUSIC to Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater With a Sold-Out Performance
Johnson’s carefree persona mixed with the rare musical talent of him and his backing band was without a doubt one of the best combinations of showmanship and sincerity I have ever seen in a live concert. Johnson’s spirit is contagious.
Big Thief Unveil Their New Album Horsepower in Full During Their Ryman Doubleheader
Big Thief takes a slight detour from their usual shows to unveil their forthcoming album, Horsepower, in full at The Mother Church. Surrounded by their collaborators, the trio tears through nearly three hours of music and celebration to a packed audience.
Chance Peña Wraps Up His Headline Tour With a Sold-Out Night in Nashville
Chance Peña is a name I’d expect to hear a lot more often as the months roll by. All the pieces are in place, he’s got the sound, the performance, and the star power all sitting in his back pocket. When Chance Peña’s moment comes, I’m sure he’s going to capitalize.
Real Bands Save Fans. Real Fans Save Bands. That’s 5 Seconds of Summer’s Pact.
In 2013 Michael Clifford tweeted “[r]eal bands save fans, real fans save bands” and I don’t think 5 Seconds of Summer have forgotten their half of the bargain nor do I see them easing up on it anytime soon.
My Chemical Romance Unleash The Black Parade With Their Largest U.S. Headline Show to Date
With a sprawling sold-out stadium tour, numerous headline appearances at massive festivals, and a rejuvenated fanbase waiting ahead, My Chemical Romance are on top of the world.
Midwest Emo Legends: American Football Are a Must-See Live Band
On the road supporting their new album, Lp4, American Football is quintessential for any fan of Midwest Emo, post-rock, math rock, or any of their associated genres.
The Black Keys Keep Blues and Rock-N-Roll Alive For The Modern Concertgoer
Over a quarter of a century deep into their career and on the road in support of their fourteenth studio album, Peaches!, The Black Keys are sticking to their guns and doubling down on the soul driven blues-rock that made them a household name.
Djo Is a Terrible Opening Act (If You’re the Headliner)
Djo is not an opening act, Djo is not an appetizer, Djo is the main course.
Tame Impala Cast a Dreamy Psychedelic Haze Over Music City
It has been over four years since Tame Impala last graced Nashville’s stages and fans couldn’t have been any more eager. With two sold-out nights at Bridgestone Arena, it is safe to say Kevin Parker and company satiated that hunger for the time being.
Dirty Heads Bring Ska Back to Nashville
In between dates on their summer co-headline tour with 311, Dirty Heads make a special pitstop in Nashville for their own solo night.
Train Celebrate 25 Years of Drops of Jupiter With a Sold-Out Nashville Play
Train sell out their Nashville return out on the road celebrating twenty-five years of their seminal sophomore album Drops of Jupiter.
Zeds Dead Ascend In Music City, USA
Out on the road in support of their new album, Return to the Return (of the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness), Zeds Dead are on top of the world. Icons of their craft, it should come as no surprise that the duo sold-out their Nashville play with ease.
Men at Work Have A Night Like No Other With Toad the Wet Sprocket
Men at Work make their return to Music City, USA with a special co-headline performance with Toad the Wet Sprocket and special guests Shonen Knife.
Avant-Rockers Sloppy Jane Deliver a Must-See Performance
Sloppy Jane deliver one of the most unique, jaw-dropping musical performances Nashville has seen in years.
Of Montreal’s Ethereal Wonder Shifts Into Reality at The Cannery
Thirty years into their career and on the road in support of album number twenty, of Montreal have certainly built a case for cementing their legacy.
Kurt Vile’s Been Good to Nashville, Tennessee
Out on the road in support of his new album, Philadelphia’s been good to me, Kurt Vile continues to cement himself as one of the premier musicians this side of the millennium.
5 Seconds of Summer Are The Boyband of The Year
On the heels of 2025’s EVERYONE’S A STAR!, 5 Seconds of Summer are on top of the world. Don’t write this show off as a rehash of the 2010’s boyband craze, this is 5SOS’ second coming.