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Robert Altman’s ‘Nashville’ Is a Many-Headed Musical-Political Animal

Robert Altman’s ‘Nashville’ Is a Many-Headed Musical-Political Animal

Robert Altman’s Nashville is sour and sympathetic, accurate and exaggerated, messy and beady-eyed, a sprawling canvas reminiscent of Bosch or Breugel.

Former ‘Nashville’ Star Clare Bowen Brings Show of Strength, Hope to Debut Album

Former ‘Nashville’ Star Clare Bowen Brings Show of Strength, Hope to Debut Album

Portraying promising singer-songwriter Scarlett O'Connor on Nashville, Australian Clare Bowen learned a lot about the Music City … and herself. Bowen tells us about her journey in this extensive interview.

Terror Pigeon! – “OtherSong” (audio) (premiere)

Terror Pigeon! – “OtherSong” (audio) (premiere)

Funcore troubadour Terror Pigeon! returns with single "OtherSong".
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit: The Nashville Sound

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit: The Nashville Sound

The 400 Unit join Jason Isbell on a personal and strong set of songs tuned to modern American life and the past we can never recapture.
Dan Auerbach: Waiting on a Song

Dan Auerbach: Waiting on a Song

The consistently working musician delivers his own version of a vacation on a set of tunes that pays homage to Nashville and opens up a bright road ahead.
Robert Altman, the Blackguard of American Elections

Robert Altman, the Blackguard of American Elections

At times it feels as if Altman is forcing us to drink drain cleaner in order for us to feel the gut wrenching pain of the farce that American democracy has become.
The 10X feat. Ben Schuller – “Skull and Bones” (audio) (premiere)

The 10X feat. Ben Schuller – “Skull and Bones” (audio) (premiere)

Nashville-based project releases anthemic tune heavy on glossy production and layered melodies.
‘Country Comes to Town’ Illuminates Nashville’s and Country Music’s Internal Struggles

‘Country Comes to Town’ Illuminates Nashville’s and Country Music’s Internal Struggles

A fascinating piece of analysis about Music City, USA, Jeremy Hill's book is a thoughtful and thorough urban scholarship on origins and authenticity, among other things.
The Saint Johns: Dead of Night

The Saint Johns: Dead of Night

The Saint Johns might not reinvent any wheels or blaze any trails, but there’s nothing wrong with making solid, country-inflected indie rock. Especially when this much talent and emotion goes into it.
Anderson East Stirs Hearts at Bowery Ballroom (Photos)

Anderson East Stirs Hearts at Bowery Ballroom (Photos)

Anderson East passed out roses and riled up hearts as his tour rolled through New York for a sold-out headlining show ahead of Valentine's Day.
Moon Taxi Marries Person and Professional On ‘Daybreaker’

Moon Taxi Marries Person and Professional On ‘Daybreaker’

Once known primarily for its live shows, Moon Taxi continues its glide toward become an established--and memorable--studio band.
Ruby Amanfu Stirs the Heart at Rockwood (Photos) + “Shadow on the Wall” Video

Ruby Amanfu Stirs the Heart at Rockwood (Photos) + “Shadow on the Wall” Video

Ruby Amanfu possess a beautiful, smokey voice that can elicit tears. Watch her video for "Shadow on the Wall" and catch her on tour.