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Nashville-based music site bringing you news, reviews, interviews, playlists, and features on all of our favorite local and national artists. Est. 2011 https://linktr.ee/nocountry

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New Found Glory to Play The End Feb. 20 - No Country For New Nashville With a new album, Listen Up!, about to drop later this month- Feb. 20– via Nashville’s Pure Noise Records, beloved pop punks New Found Glory are set to celebrate with a just-announced release show at ...

Pop punk trailblazers New Found Glory return with a new album, ‘Listen Up!,’ on Feb. 20, and they’re celebrating with a very special, intimate release show that night at The End!

Tickets go on sale TODAY at noon! Learn more and hear the band’s latest singles:

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Mitski to Play The Basement East Feb. 8, Tickets Available In-Person at Grimey's Feb. 7 - No Country For New Nashville Beloved, eclectic indie and art pop artist and Nashville transplant Mitski has a new album, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, set to arrive on Feb. 27, which she has previewed so far with two fantastic...

Ahead of her new album ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me,’ Mitski has announced an intimate, last minute show at The Basement East tomorrow, Feb. 8- her smallest Nashville headliner in 7 years!

The ONLY way to get tickets is in-person today at Grimey’s at 11am!

Hear two new singles and learn more:

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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Mavis Staples w/ MJ Lenderman | Jan. 24 @ The Ryman - No Country For New Nashville Legendary Chicago R&B and gospel soul singer (not to mention actress and activist) Mavis Staples has had, without a doubt, one of the most impressive careers in all of soul music. The now 86-year-old’...

Legendary R&B and gospel singer Mavis Staples returns to The Ryman this weekend, Jan. 24, along with special guest (and collaborator on her excellent new album ‘Sad and Beautiful World‘) MJ Lenderman!

Still need tickets? Enter for a chance to win a pair and learn more:

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REVIEW: Foxy Shazam w/ The Number Twelve Looks Like You @ Eastside Bowl | 5.24.25 [PHOTOS] - No Country For New Nashville Foxy Shazamw/ The Number Twelve Looks Like You, Lobby BoxerThe ’58 @ Eastside Bowl; Nashville, TNMay 24, 2025 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. For around twenty years now ...

It’s been a big year for frenetic Cincinnati rockers @foxyshazam.bsky.social. But before it really took off, they headlined @eastsidebowl.bsky.social back in May for an epic, intimate performance!

Revisit our coverage from editor @pobenschain.bsky.social, with photos from Mary-Beth Blankenship:

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REVIEW: Amyl and the Sniffers w/ Sheer Mag | 5.23.25 @ Marathon Music Works [PHOTOS] - No Country For New Nashville Amyl and the Sniffersw/ Sheer MagMarathon Music Works; Nashville, TNMay 23, 2025 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. It would be an understatement to to say Australian rocker...

Back in May, Aussie pub punks Amyl and the Sniffers played one of the wildest, most memorable shows we saw in all of 2025, for a sold out crowd at Marathon Music Works!

Revisit our review by editor @pobenschain.bsky.social, with photos from Mary-Beth Blankenship:

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REVIEW: Metallica w/ Limp Bizkit, Ice Nine Kills | 5.3.25 @ Nissan Stadium [PHOTOS] - No Country For New Nashville Metallicaw/ Limp Bizkit, Ice Nine KillsNissan Stadium; Nashville, TNMay 3, 2025 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Few artists in the history of music have ever been as sing...

Metal legends @metallica.com brought their epic M72 World Tour to @nissanstadium.bsky.social back in May, with two nights of no repeats, performing on a unique, circular stage in the middle of the crowd!

Revisit our review by editor @pobenschain.bsky.social, with photos from Mary-Beth Blankenship:

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PHOTOS: Fontaines D.C. | 4.30.25 @ Marathon Music Works - No Country For New Nashville Fontaines D.C.w/ Jadu HeartMarathon Music Works; Nashville, TNApril 30, 2025 Photos by Elizabeth Marsh Since exploding onto the scene with their commanding 2019 debut album, Dogrel, Irish post-punk an...

Irish post-punks @fontainesdc.bsky.social have had an incredible, prolific few years, and returned to town back in April to deliver an unforgettable and unbelievably cool show in support of their latest record ‘Romance’ at Marathon Music Works!

Revisit our coverage with photos from Elizabeth Marsh:

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The Front Bottoms Celebrate 10 Years of 'Back on Top,' Tonight, Dec. 13 at The Caverns with NOBRO - No Country For New Nashville Beloved Northern New Jersey indie rock and folk punk duo The Front Bottoms formally sprung onto the scene in 2006, but the pair- vocalist and guitarist Brian Sella and drummer Mathew Uychich- had been...

Indie rock and folk punk duo The Front Bottoms celebrate 10 years of their classic LP ‘Back on Top,’ with a special, underground ground performance at @thecavernstn.bsky.social in nearby Pelham TONIGHT, Dec. 13 with NOBRO!

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REVIEW: Lucy Dacus w/ Katie Gavin & jasmine.4.t | 4.29.25 @ The Ryman Auditorium [PHOTOS] - No Country For New Nashville Lucy Dacusw/ Katie Gavin, jasmine.4.tThe Ryman Auditorium; Nashville, TNApril 29, 2025 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. While we’ve been Lucy Dacus fans since her Nashvill...

Back in April, hot off of a whirlwind record cycle with boygenius, Lucy Dacus played two mesmerizing shows at The Ryman with Katie Gavin & jasmine.4.t, in support of great new LP ‘Forever Is a Feeling’

Revisit our review by editor @pobenschain.bsky.social, with photos from Mary-Beth Blankenship:

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David Byrne to Play Ascend Amphitheater May 9 - No Country For New Nashville Legendary musician, visual artist, filmmaker, and writer David Byrne is, without a doubt, one of the most important fixtures in musical history, from his career with groundbreaking, legendary new wave...

The legendary David Byrne has announced his first Nashville show in eight years, May 9 at Ascend Amphitheater, in support of brilliant new album ‘Who Is the Sky?’

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REVIEW: Japanese Breakfast w/ Ginger Root | 4.28.25 @ The Ryman Auditorium [PHOTOS] - No Country For New Nashville Japanese Breakfastw/ Ginger RootThe Ryman Auditorium; Nashville, TNApril 28, 2025 Review and photos by Drake Boling Japanese Breakfast’s first-ever show at The Ryman Auditorium was nothing short of co...

Indie pop fave Japanese Breakfast made an absolutely captivating debut at The Ryman back in April, performing all of new LP ‘For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)’ and more, along with Ginger Root!

Revisit our review and photos from contributor Drake Boling:

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PHOTOS: ROLE MODEL | 3.8.25 @ Marathon Music Works - No Country For New Nashville ROLE MODELw/ Debbii DawsonMarathon Music Works; Nashville, TNMarch 8, 2025 Photos by Elizabeth Marsh When last we saw Tucker Pillsbury- better known by his musical alias ROLE MODEL– live, he was still...

It’s been a massive, breakout year for Role Model, and we caught him near the start of it, for a rapturous and engaging performance back in March at Marathon Music Works!

Revisit our coverage, with photos from Elizabeth Marsh:

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Portugal. The Man Headline The Caverns Tonight, Dec. 7 with La Luz - No Country For New Nashville While, undoubtedly, many listeners were first introduced to Portugal. The Man after the gargantuan (and, if you’d been following their career, somewhat unexpected) mainstream success of their eighth a...

Psych rockers Portugal. The Man just dropped their experimental, bold, and phenomenal 10th album, ‘SHISH,’ and return to the area TONIGHT, Dec. 7 in support, for a special underground show at @thecavernstn.bsky.social in nearby Pelham, along with La Luz!

Get tickets and learn more:

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REVIEW: Hovvdy w/ Video Age | 3.5.25 @ The Basement East [PHOTOS] - No Country For New Nashville Hovvdyw/ Video AgeThe Basement East; Nashville, TNMarch 5, 2025 Review and photos by Drake Boling Texas bred, Nashville based indie pop duo Hovvdy recently kicked off their spring tour at The Basement...

Indie and synth-pop groups Hovvdy and Video Age brought a stellar, eclectic double bill to The Basement East back in March!

Revisit our review and photos from contributor Drake Boling:

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REVIEW: Lauren Mayberry | 2.22.25 @ The Mil at Cannery Hall [PHOTOS] - No Country For New Nashville Lauren Mayberryw/ Cult of VenusThe Mil at Cannery Hall; Nashville TNFebruary 22, 2025 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Though we’ve been fans of Lauren Mayberry through he...

Back in February, CHVRCHES’ @laurenevemayberry.bsky.social made her solo Nashville debut, delivering a mesmerizing performance of every single song from her LP ‘Vicious Creature,’ at The Mil at Cannery Hall!

Revisit our review by @pobenschain.bsky.social, with photos from Mary-Beth Blankenship:

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REVIEW: Hans Zimmer @ Bridgestone Arena | 2.2.25 [PHOTOS] - No Country For New Nashville Hans ZimmerBridgestone Arena; Nashville, TNFebruary 2, 2025 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Suzanne Teresa, courtesy of the artist (taken from various performances). The average person probably...

Back in February, legendary composer Hans Zimmer brought his career-spanning, epic, and unconventional live show to Bridgestone Arena, performing his acclaimed film works!

Revisit our review by editor @pobenschain.bsky.social, with tour photos from Suzanne Teresa (courtesy of the artist) -

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The Strokes, Noah Kahan, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Skrillex, & More to Play Bonnaroo 2026 - No Country For New Nashville There’s no way to sugarcoat it- this year’s Bonnaroo was a bust. Rained out after just one day, canceling the fest before it truly had a chance to get going (but after the majority of attendees had ar...

The Bonnaroo ‘26 lineup has arrived, and features headliners The Strokes, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Noah Kahan, & Skrillex, as well as tons of other great performers like Kesha, Role Model, & Turnstile!

After an unfortunate rainout this summer, the fest has announced some big changes for next year. Learn more:

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REVIEW: MJ Lenderman & The Wind | 1.25.25 @ Brooklyn Bowl Nashville [PHOTOS] - No Country For New Nashville MJ Lenderman & The Windw/ Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse BandBrooklyn Bowl; Nashville, TNJanuary 25, 2025 Review and photos by Drake Boling I hear them calling out in the streets. “Please, we are begging ...

As 2025 winds down, we’re revisiting our coverage of so many great shows! In January, indie & alt-country artist MJ Lenderman, on the heels of breakout LP ‘Manning Fireworks,’ headlined Brooklyn Bowl, for what would be one of several amazing performances this year!

Review & photos by Drake Boling:

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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] The Front Bottoms w/ NOBRO | Dec. 13 @ The Caverns - No Country For New Nashville Beloved Northern New Jersey indie rock and folk punk duo The Front Bottoms formally sprung onto the scene in 2006, but the pair- vocalist and guitarist Brian Sella and drummer Mathew Uychich- had been...

Indie rock and folk punk duo The Front Bottoms celebrate 10 years of their classic LP ‘Back on Top,’ with a special, underground ground performance at @thecavernstn.bsky.social in nearby Pelham, Dec. 13 with NOBRO!

Enter for a chance to WIN TICKETS & learn more:

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REVIEW: Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers | 10.22.25 @ The Ryman Auditorium - No Country For New Nashville Bill Murray & His Blood Brothersw/ Dan Tyminski and Phillip LammondsThe Ryman Auditorium; Nashville, TNOctober 22, 2025 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. When I say Bill Mu...

Legendary actor and comedian Bill Murray has been touring the nation with stacked band His Blood Brothers, and recently made his debut at The Ryman, tackling blues and soul classics, as well as rock covers!

Read our review by editor @pobenschain.bsky.social, with photos from Mary-Beth Blankenship:

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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Portugal. The Man w/ La Luz | Dec. 7 @ The Caverns - No Country For New Nashville While, undoubtedly, many listeners were first introduced to Portugal. The Man after the gargantuan (and, if you’d been following their career, somewhat unexpected) mainstream success of their eighth a...

Psych rockers Portugal. The Man just dropped their experimental, bold, and phenomenal 10th album, ‘SHISH,’ and return to the area Dec. 7 in support, for a special underground show at @thecavernstn.bsky.social in nearby Pelham, along with La Luz!

Enter for a chance to WIN TICKETS & learn more:

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Folk Supergroup I'm With Her Return to The Ryman Tonight, Nov. 16 with Ye Vagabonds - No Country For New Nashville Folk, Americana, and bluegrass supergroup I’m With Her had met and crossed paths coming up in the bluegrass scene in the 2000s, but it was an impromptu performance together at the 2014 Telluride Blueg...

Folk supergroup @imwithherband.bsky.social dropped their fantastic sophomore album, ‘Wild and Clear and Blue,’ back in the spring, and return to The Ryman TONIGHT, Nov. 16 with Ye Vagabonds in support, for their first Nashville headliner in years!

Get tickets and learn more:

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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] The Criticals w/ VEAUX | Nov. 20 @ Exit/In - No Country For New Nashville Though officially formed in 2018, the duo that make up local rock project The Criticals– Parker Forbes and Cole Shugart- had been friends for many years prior, forging a musical band as part of Nashvi...

On the heels of a nationwide tour, buzzy local indie duo The Criticals return home to celebrate the recent release of their fantastic, self-titled debut LP next week, Nov. 20 at Exit/In with VEAUX!

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U.K. Punk Trailblazers GBH Headline Exit/In with Slaughterhouse & The Mainliners, Tonight, Nov. 12 - No Country For New Nashville Though formed in 1978, around the same time as other renowned U.K. punk greats like the Sex Pistols, The Damned, and the Buzzcocks, Birmingham, England’s GBH (initially known as Charged GBH) would fin...

U.K. street punk trailblazers GBH - who influenced everyone from Metallica to Rancid- return to Nashville for the first time in years to headline Exit/In TONIGHT, Nov. 12, along with Saughterhouse & The Mainliners!

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Hayley Williams Lands Four Grammy Nominations, Announces Two Shows at The Ryman, April 25, 27, & 28 (UPDATED) - No Country For New Nashville When last we updated you about resident local rocker and beloved Paramore singer Hayley Williams, at the end of July, she’d just surprise-released a batch of 17 new songs, which, initially, were myste...

It’s not even on sale yet, and Hayley Williams has already expanded her first solo tour due to overwhelming demand, adding a 3rd night at The Ryman, on April 28 (along with previously-announced April 25 & 27)!

Only a few hours remain to sign up for the presale if you haven’t already. Learn more:

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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] Margo Price w/ Rattlesnake Milk | Nov. 20 @ The Ryman - No Country For New Nashville It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a decade since local outlaw country and Americana artist Margo Price released her breakout debut album Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, launching her to international f...

Nashville’s own @missmargoprice.bsky.social returns to The Ryman Nov. 20 along with Rattlesnake Milk, in support of her fantastic recent fifth album, ‘Hard Headed Woman’!

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REVIEW: Paul McCartney | 11.6.25 @ The Pinnacle [PHOTOS] - No Country For New Nashville Paul McCartneyThe Pinnacle; Nashville, TNNovember 6, 2025 Review by Philip Obenschain. Photos by Mary-Beth Blankenship. Despite performing thousands of concerts over the last 70 years, with and before...

The legendary Sit Paul McCartney delivered a sentimental, career-spanning, age-defying performance this week at The Pinnacle, treating a few thousand fans to hours of classics from The Beatles, Wings, and more!

Our review by editor @pobenschain.bsky.social, with photos from Mary-Beth Blankenship:

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Hayley Williams Lands Four Grammy Nominations, Announces Two Shows at The Ryman, April 25 & 27 - No Country For New Nashville When last we updated you about resident local rocker and beloved Paramore singer Hayley Williams, at the end of July, she’d just surprise-released a batch of 17 new songs, which, initially, were myste...

On the same day her stellar third solo album, ‘Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party,’ released on vinyl, local artist Hayley Williams has earned an impressive four Grammy nominations! But that’s not all- the long-time Paramore singer is also playing two nights at The Ryman, April 25 & 27!

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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] I'm With Her w/ Ye Vagabonds | Nov. 16 @ The Ryman - No Country For New Nashville Folk, Americana, and bluegrass supergroup I’m With Her had met and crossed paths coming up in the bluegrass scene in the 2000s, but it was an impromptu performance together at the 2014 Telluride Blueg...

Folk supergroup @imwithherband.bsky.social dropped their fantastic sophomore album, ‘Wild and Clear and Blue,’ back in the spring, and return to The Ryman on Nov. 16 with Ye Vagabonds in support, for their first Nashville headliner in years!

Enter for a chance to WIN TICKETS & learn more:

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[TICKET GIVEAWAY] GBH w/ Slaughterhouse & The Mainliners | Nov. 12 @ Exit/In - No Country For New Nashville Though formed in 1978, around the same time as other renowned U.K. punk greats like the Sex Pistols, The Damned, and the Buzzcocks, Birmingham, England’s GBH (initially known as Charged GBH) would fin...

UK street punk trailblazers GBH- who influenced everyone from Metallica to Rancid- return to Nashville for the first time in years to headline Exit/In Nov. 12, along with Slaughterhouse & The Mainliners!

Enter for a chance to WIN TICKETS & learn more:

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