Whatever you think she is, you’re wrong. Claire Boucher, known professionally as Grimes, is controversial, to say the least. Previously an indie darling after her major-label debut Visions and 2015’s…
Earlier this month, Tame Impala, a now-solo act consisting of frontman Kevin Parker, released his fourth studio album, The Slow Rush. This album has a history of struggles, however; a…
The first words to come out of my mouth after Swedish pop singer Tove Lo finished her 24-song (!!) tour-opening set at Marathon Music Works were “she did the damn…
I first saw Anna Vaus perform at the Listening Room about a year ago, but I couldn’t tell you who else played with her in the round. I remember being…
Circles is the new posthumous record from beloved artist Mac Miller. Intended to be a follow-up to Mac’s previous album, Swimming, the album’s production was cut short due to his…
For some reason, it seems as though Solange will eternally live in her older sister Beyoncé’s shadow. Perhaps, it’s her lack of a continued career in the spotlight or her…
Very few artists earn the chance to perform at the Ryman Auditorium, and even fewer earn multiple nights. Not only did Brandi Carlile perform six nights in one week, she…
At the young age of 26, Philadelphia based artist (Sandy) Alex G already has nine albums under his belt, spanning from 2010 at the age of 17 to his most…
I sat down in Fido one night to talk with two musicians whose names I couldn’t help but see across Instagram. Drea Gordon and Spencer Jordan (the rhyme is not…
The genre-imploding mastermind discusses the ethos of coolness, signing pregnant bellies, and not being able to play the piano. “They’re ready to see you now,” I’m told as I sit…
In August 2019, Mac Ayres released his second album Juicebox and began touring shortly after. Nashville was the 17th sold out show of his Juicebox tour and it took place in the legendary Exit/In venue which…
As any good interviewer does, I rolled out of bed and put my slippers on five minutes before sitting down at my desk and getting set up for the phone…
Trying to recreate the success they enjoyed during the 70s and 80s and give their fans more music to enjoy, Electric Light Orchestra has just released their fourteenth studio album:…
Author’s note: Hello WRVU readers! This is the first iteration of a new series of mine, called “Faces of Music City.” Music-lovers and performers alike know Nashville as the place…
You probably know her best for “Mooo! (Bitch I’m a Cow)” that blew up the internet in 2018, racking up over 58 million views over the course of a year.…
In a heartfelt letter to her followers released on Instagram, BANKS opened up about the process of her latest release III. It’s an introspective work that delves into raw themes…
On October 25th, 2019, the planets aligned in such a way that brought Kacey Musgraves and Maggie Rogers under the same roof, and absolute magic happened. The two female superstars…
After over a year of teasing the album and not meeting his self-imposed deadlines, Kanye West has finally released his long awaited album Jesus is King. Fortunately, this time Kanye…
Starting back in the early 2010s, this weird-ass genre started popping out of the UK. It was taking the wonky aesthetics of EDM and pitching up the melodies and vocals…
In case you missed this year’s groovy WRVUnderground, we’ve got you covered. Check out some photo highlights from last Friday night’s secret (but not so secret) show in Featheringhill. All…
This past weekend, Nashville had the pleasure of hosting BJ The Chicago Kid on his 1123 tour at Exit/In. On his tour, BJ was accompanied by Bryant Taylorr, KAMAUU, and…