The synth-tastic indie rock quintet called New Translations (formerly known as Jive Talk) formed in Nashville by way of the chemical reaction of old friends combined with new acquaintances and a heavy dose of eastside bar magic, tale as old as time. They’ve since signed with local label War Buddha (led by two members of […]
Patrick Patterson and Steve Scipio grew up on the same street only a few doors away from each other. They both moved to United Kingdom from Guyana and were around the same age. The two became good friends before music was in the picture. But when it did, the two bonded over a piano. “That […]
The hosts at WNXP have done plenty of list-making as the year wraps up, so we turned this one over to you: what are your favorite songs of 2024? Enjoy this genre-hopping mixtape we made to remember a great year for indie music. #ThematicStatic Playlist: 12/19/24 Ezra Collective ft. Yazmin Lacey – “God Gave Me […]
For a songwriter, the muse can be elusive. But for WNXP’s Nashville Artist of the Month, Gillian Welch, it was right in front of her eyes, and ours. In East Nashville, WNXP Music Reporter Justin Barney stumbled upon the inspiration for their new song. Justin Barney: I ride my bike to work. There’s a group […]
The latest album from Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Woodland, begins with a sound that wouldn’t be at all unfamiliar to those of us who know their previous work. During the opener, “Empty Trainload of Sky,” Welch sings lilting, steady-eyed lead, handsomely matched by Rawlings’ harmonies, and his restless, flat-picked guitar lines dart out ahead […]
Multi-platinum Nashville rockers Kings of Leon have shown off a variety of influences in their two decades as a band but it’s fascinating to dig even deeper with an individual member to see what foundation they bring to the musical table. And who better to share a foundation, than a bass player? For his playlist, […]
The ultimate career goal for many of music’s star performers is making it into the Hall of Fame. And this year, the induction ceremonies for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame are both being held this weekend. On Saturday in Cleveland, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & […]
This week for What Where When-sday, we talk Hispanic Heritage Month with WPLN’s own Rachel Iacovone, who gives us some behind-the-scenes of a Chicano graphics exhibit at the Frist Arts Museum and more. Additional event opportunities begin Thursday, when Nashville-based Mali Velasquez performs at DRKMTTR. Friday night, Logan Ledger is at Row One Stage at […]
Episode 18! Every Sunday 5p-7p CT I spin a curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house grooves, and global sounds live from the studio. Tune in each week for a special hand-picked mix of brand new music, classic deep cuts, guest DJ sets live in studio, and in-depth interviews with the […]
Episode 15! Every Sunday 5p-7p CT I spin a curated blend of electronic soul, leftfield indie, experimental beats, uptempo house grooves, and global sounds live from the studio. Tune in each week for a special hand-picked mix of brand new music, classic deep cuts, guest DJ sets live in studio, and in-depth interviews with the […]