Kali Uchis is a Colombian-American singer-songwriter. She released her third album, Red Moon in Venus, on March 3rd, 2023. The theme of the album is love, and Uchis explores this…
In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, I want to talk about two women whose voices have been loved and heard by many: Janis Joplin and Aretha…
The indie-folk rockers brought their best to the sold-out crowd at the Ryman Auditorium on February 7th. It’s always a telling thing when the crowd starts applauding in response to…
If you have ever taken a step into the daunting, yet alluring, segment of Nashville called ‘Broadway’, you have probably heard Morgan Wallen and Lil Durk’s song, “Broadway Girls.” The…
We asked the WRVU blog staff to share their essential Valentine’s Day songs – here are their responses: “Hurt Less” by Julien Baker As with most Julien Baker songs, “Hurt…
Quinn XCII’s fifth album doesn’t take flashy risks, but it does prove how much he’s perfected his sound. On January 27th, Quinn XCII released his much anticipated fifth studio album,…
The British punk rockers’ follow up to New Long Leg brings a new twist to a highly addictive formula. Lead singer Florence Shaw opens Dry Cleaning’s sophomore album with a…
On October 7th, Dayglow released its 3rd studio album, People in Motion. It is an album to get up and dance to. Dayglow is the indie pop project founded by…
On Friday, October 21st, Marathon Music Works was graced with a sexy and enchanting performance by Billboard-charting and Grammy-nominated R&B artist, Steve Lacy, accompanied by the vibrant rage of Fousheé.…
WRVU gets exclusive opportunity to cover press for UPSAHL’s show at The End on October 8th, 2022. By the time the doors to UPSAHL’s sold out show at The End…
I’ve always loved how often artists these days influence and build off of one another’s work. One of my favorite things to come out of this dynamic is the many…
Little Dragon is a Swedish, electronic pop band with an extensive repertoire of features across the music industry. Formed in 1996 by Erik Bodin, Fredrik Wallin, Håkan Wirenstrand, and lead…
When I think of UPSAHL, the first thing that comes to mind is unapologetic baddass-ery, and lots of fun. Her music is upbeat and catchy–the kind of songs that get…
WRVU gets exclusive opportunity to cover press for Lizzy McAlpine’s show at Basement East on September 26, 2022. Enraptured, engaged, enamored: three words that describe the reactions Lizzy McAlpine’s performance…
Nearly a three years to the day after his first LP, Djo (Joe Keery) released his sophomore album on September 16th. In both production and content, DECIDE shows off how…
Maya Hawke brings us the melancholic sound of late summer on her newest album, MOSS. Though its instrumentals are occasionally monotonous, the album’s vulnerable lyrics beautifully portray the nostalgia in…
WRVU gets an exclusive opportunity to cover press for Denzel Curry’s show at Marathon Music Works on September 17, 2022. It’s my third semester in Nashville trying to keep up…
WRVU gets an exclusive opportunity to cover press for Sungazer’s show at Exit/In on September 8, 2022. By Grace Wildermuth If you asked me what I expected to hear at…
The start of the fall semester is always a time of mixed feelings. On the one hand, the open days filled with traveling, figuring out your future, or anything in…
Up until I picked up my wristband Friday, I didn’t really expect Bonnaroo to actually happen. My best guess here is that I was guarding myself after the very-very-late (read:…
For Samia Finnerty, Portland Brew is a sacred place. She’s canonized it, notably, namedropping the shop in the opening line of “As You Are.” When we last spoke, in March…