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:

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:

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:

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:

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! Get ticket info and learn more:

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:

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?’ Get ticket info at learn more:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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) -

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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! Enter for a chance to WIN TICKETS & learn more:

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! Get tickets and learn more:

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:

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’! Enter for a chance to WIN TICKETS & learn more:

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:

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! Learn more:

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:

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:

The great Jeff Tweedy is back with a bold, sprawling new solo triple album, ‘Twilight Override,’ and will play a very special show and PBS taping in support, TONIGHT, Oct. 29 at @thecavernstn.bsky.social in nearby Pelham, with @liamkazar.bsky.social! Get tickets and learn more:

On the heels of a tour with Anamanaguchi and the release of their great new single, “What A B*tch,” reunited local garage rockers @byopband.bsky.social return home for two intimate shows at Soft Junk, Oct. 24 with massie99 and Oct. 25 with Wesley & The Boys! Get tickets and learn more:

Legendary actor & comedian Bill Murray and blues rock group Blood Brothers are currently on tour, tackling mostly covers of classic rock and blues with a fantastic live band! Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers make their debut at The Ryman TONIGHT, Oct. 22, & tickets are still available! Learn more:

‘00s post-hardcore and emo icons turned post-punk and goth rockers AFI return to Marathon Music Works TONIGHT, Oct. 18 in support of new LP ‘Silver Bleeds the Black Sun…,’ along with TR/ST! Get tickets and learn more:

Local all ages, DIY venue Drkmttr turns 10, & celebrates at their 2nd annual Drkmttr Fest this weekend, Oct. 17+18, featuring a stacked, eclectic lineup of local & national artists like Soccer Mommy, NNAMDÏ, The Mall, Ekko Astral, & tons more! Check out the full lineup, get tickets, & learn more:

Famed 2000s alt and pop rockers @wheatus.com celebrate 25 years of their debut album (the one with “Teenage Dirtbag”) TONIGHT, Oct. 17 at Murfreesboro’s Hop Springs with Drumming Bird! Get tickets and learn more:

Montreal indie pop favorites @tttopsss.bsky.social recently made their long-overdue return to Nashville, headlining Exit/In with Starcleaner Reunion in support of bold, disco-inspired new album ‘Bury the Key’ Check out our photos from contributor Ben Burton:

One of the best indie bands of the 2000s, reunited duo The Format are set to release their first album in 20 years, ‘Boycott Heaven,’ in January, and will play their first Nashville show in just as long April 3, 2026 at The Ryman with Ben Kweller and Adult Mom! Get ticket info and learn more:

It’s been a huge year for indie rock and alt-country artist MJ Lenderman, between big tours & continued praise for last year’s stellar ‘Manning Fireworks.’ Lenderman and his backing band The Wind return to Nashville TONIGHT, Oct. 14, to headline The Ryman! Get tickets and learn more:

Lo-fi indie rocker Alex G recently made his headlining debut at The Ryman, performing a captivating, career-spanning set and all of his new album ‘Headlights,’ with support from Nilufer Yanya! Check out our review by @pobenschain.bsky.social, with photos from Ben Burton:

The great Jeff Tweedy is back with a bold, sprawling new solo triple album, ‘Twilight Override,’ and will play a very special show and PBS taping at @thecavernstn.bsky.social in nearby Pelham in support, Oct. 29 w/ @liamkazar.bsky.social! Enter for a chance to WIN TICKETS & camping, and learn more:

After shows at The End in 2022, Riverside Revival in 2023, and The Ryman last year, Icelandic jazz pop singer Laufey graduates to @bridgestonearena.bsky.social TONIGHT, Oct. 13 with Suki Waterhouse, in support of her incredible new album ‘A Matter of Time’ Get tickets and learn more:

Scottish indie rock and post-punk outfit @franzferdinandhq.bsky.social are back with a new album, ‘The Human Fear,’ and are set to play Nashville for the first time in seven years TONIGHT, Oct. 10 at Cannery Hall’s Mainstage with Master Peace! Get tickets and learn more:

Out in support of bold new album ‘Bury the Key,’ Canada’s @tttopsss.bsky.social play their first Nashville show in years TONIGHT, Oct. 9 at Exit/In with Starcleaner Reunion! Get tickets and learn more: nocountryfornewnashville.net/montreal-ind...

Iconic indie rockers @modestmouseoffical.bsky.social return to Music City TONIGHT, Oct. 9, to headline The Pinnacle with @builttospill.bsky.social! Get tickets and learn more:

The legendary Neko Case just released her fantastic new album ‘Neon Grey Midnight Green,’ and celebrates with a special underground performance TONIGHT, Oct. 9 at @thecavernstn.bsky.social in nearby Pelham, along with Des Demonas! Get tickets and learn more:

Noah Cyrus explores ethereal, emotionally resonant indie folk and Americana on recent sophomore LP ‘I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me,’ and returns home to celebrate with her headlining debut at The Ryman, Oct. 15 with Carter Faith and Braison Cyrus! Enter for a chance to WIN TICKETS & learn more:

It’s been a huge year for indie rock and alt-country artist MJ Lenderman, between big tours & continued praise for last year’s stellar ‘Manning Fireworks.’ Lenderman and his backing band The Wind return to Nashville on Oct. 14, to headline The Ryman! Enter for a chance to WIN TICKETS & learn more:

Pop rock sensations the Jonas Brothers celebrate their 20 year legacy as well as new album ‘Greetings from Your Hometown,’ with a career-spanning performance Oct. 14 at @bridgestonearena.bsky.social with The All-American Rejects! Enter for a chance to WIN TICKETS and learn more:

Canadian indie pop outfit @peachpit17.bsky.social are on a Fall Quest, and their journey brings them to Marathon Music Works TONIGHT, Oct. 4 with Miya Folick! Get tickets and learn more:

Beloved indie rocker Alex G headlines The Ryman Auditoriun for the first time TONIGHT, Oct. 4 with Nilufer Yanya, out in support of his recent tenth album ‘Headlights’ Only a handful of tickets remain! Learn more:

Famed Scottish indie rockers @franzferdinandhq.bsky.social play Nashville for the first time in seven years, Oct. 10 at Cannery Hall’s Mainstage with Master Peace, out in support of their acclaimed sixth album ‘The Human Fear’ Enter for a chance to WIN TICKETS and learn more:

Happy release day to breakout local punks Snõõper! Catch them TONIGHT, Oct. 3 at @eastsidebowl.bsky.social with massie99 and Pressure Heaven, and stream Snõõper’s great new album ‘Worldwide’ now! Learn more: