Batman. Batmobile. Batcave. “Bat-” as a prefix always leads to something awesome. Outside of the Batman IP though, bats (the animals) don’t do anything crazy interesting. I’m sure bats (the…
Nashville indie band and WRVU station favorite Paperview is releasing their debut single, “Baggage Claim”! Formed out of a shared love for music, Paperview began when Max Rees and Cooper…
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WRVU hosted Boyscott, Spirit Week, The Pills, Born Animal, and Wax Mistress at The End around Thanksgiving for our first annual Turkey Jerky Jam! Now you can relive (or experience for the first time, if you missed it) the thrilling experience all up close and personal right here on the internet from the comfort of your screen.
At just 19, Julien Baker exudes a maturity beyond her years. This singer-songwriter has created a unique debut album, with tracks that are not quite sad nor joyful but something in between – accurately portraying the ups and downs of life itself. Above all else, Sprained Ankle is raw. The album is essentially nothing more Baker and her guitar. This simplicity is refreshing; it allows each lyric and tremor of Baker’s voice to be heard. Her musical style can be described as a quiet introspection scattered with bursts of emotion. These songs are so revealing, so confessional, that listening feels almost like an intrusion. It’s as if the lyrics have come straight out of private diary.