@recordstoreday.bsky.social in Nashville is always an epic event!
If you still need help navigating all of the city’s great shops and happenings, check out our annual guide for where to go, what to do, and what special releases to look out for, from editor @pobenschain.bsky.social:
Indie pop favorites LANY return to town April 18, to headline The Pinnacle with Aidan Bissett & RIAH in support of their incredible recent album ‘Soft’
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Reunited indie duo @theformat.com made their debut at The Ryman week- the band’s first Nashville show in 20 years- for an exuberant, nostalgic, and emotional performance!
Read our full review by editor @pobenschain.bsky.social, with photos from Mary-Beth Blankenship:
Iconic Faith No More frontman Mike Patton & famed folk outfit The Avett Brothers announced an unlikely team-up last year, with supergroup AVTT/PTTN!
Fresh off their first live show at Big Ears, the band will make their Nashville debut April 11 at The Pinnacle, and you can WIN TICKETS & learn more:
Reunited indie legends The Format- who released an excellent new album, ‘Boycott Heaven,’ earlier this year- play their first Nashville show in 20 years TONIGHT, April 3 at The Ryman with @benkweller.bsky.social & Adult Mom!
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Electronic duo Bob Moses and indie pop trio Cannons- both celebrating great new albums- bring their co-headlining tour to The Pinnacle on April 7 with Oxis!
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Pop punk trailblazers New Found Glory return with a new album, ‘Listen Up!,’ on Feb. 20, and they’re celebrating with a very special, intimate release show that night at The End!
Tickets go on sale TODAY at noon! Learn more and hear the band’s latest singles:
Ahead of her new album ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me,’ Mitski has announced an intimate, last minute show at The Basement East tomorrow, Feb. 8- her smallest Nashville headliner in 7 years!
The ONLY way to get tickets is in-person today at Grimey’s at 11am!
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Legendary R&B and gospel singer Mavis Staples returns to The Ryman this weekend, Jan. 24, along with special guest (and collaborator on her excellent new album ‘Sad and Beautiful World‘) MJ Lenderman!
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It’s been a big year for frenetic Cincinnati rockers @foxyshazam.bsky.social. But before it really took off, they headlined @eastsidebowl.bsky.social back in May for an epic, intimate performance!
Revisit our coverage from editor @pobenschain.bsky.social, with photos from Mary-Beth Blankenship:
Back in May, Aussie pub punks Amyl and the Sniffers played one of the wildest, most memorable shows we saw in all of 2025, for a sold out crowd at Marathon Music Works!
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Metal legends @metallica.com brought their epic M72 World Tour to @nissanstadium.bsky.social back in May, with two nights of no repeats, performing on a unique, circular stage in the middle of the crowd!
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Irish post-punks @fontainesdc.bsky.social have had an incredible, prolific few years, and returned to town back in April to deliver an unforgettable and unbelievably cool show in support of their latest record ‘Romance’ at Marathon Music Works!
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Indie rock and folk punk duo The Front Bottoms celebrate 10 years of their classic LP ‘Back on Top,’ with a special, underground ground performance at @thecavernstn.bsky.social in nearby Pelham TONIGHT, Dec. 13 with NOBRO!
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Back in April, hot off of a whirlwind record cycle with boygenius, Lucy Dacus played two mesmerizing shows at The Ryman with Katie Gavin & jasmine.4.t, in support of great new LP ‘Forever Is a Feeling’
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The legendary David Byrne has announced his first Nashville show in eight years, May 9 at Ascend Amphitheater, in support of brilliant new album ‘Who Is the Sky?’
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Indie pop fave Japanese Breakfast made an absolutely captivating debut at The Ryman back in April, performing all of new LP ‘For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)’ and more, along with Ginger Root!
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It’s been a massive, breakout year for Role Model, and we caught him near the start of it, for a rapturous and engaging performance back in March at Marathon Music Works!
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Psych rockers Portugal. The Man just dropped their experimental, bold, and phenomenal 10th album, ‘SHISH,’ and return to the area TONIGHT, Dec. 7 in support, for a special underground show at @thecavernstn.bsky.social in nearby Pelham, along with La Luz!
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Indie and synth-pop groups Hovvdy and Video Age brought a stellar, eclectic double bill to The Basement East back in March!
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Back in February, CHVRCHES’ @laurenevemayberry.bsky.social made her solo Nashville debut, delivering a mesmerizing performance of every single song from her LP ‘Vicious Creature,’ at The Mil at Cannery Hall!
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Back in February, legendary composer Hans Zimmer brought his career-spanning, epic, and unconventional live show to Bridgestone Arena, performing his acclaimed film works!
Revisit our review by editor @pobenschain.bsky.social, with tour photos from Suzanne Teresa (courtesy of the artist) -
The Bonnaroo ‘26 lineup has arrived, and features headliners The Strokes, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Noah Kahan, & Skrillex, as well as tons of other great performers like Kesha, Role Model, & Turnstile!
After an unfortunate rainout this summer, the fest has announced some big changes for next year. Learn more:
As 2025 winds down, we’re revisiting our coverage of so many great shows! In January, indie & alt-country artist MJ Lenderman, on the heels of breakout LP ‘Manning Fireworks,’ headlined Brooklyn Bowl, for what would be one of several amazing performances this year!
Review & photos by Drake Boling:
Indie rock and folk punk duo The Front Bottoms celebrate 10 years of their classic LP ‘Back on Top,’ with a special, underground ground performance at @thecavernstn.bsky.social in nearby Pelham, Dec. 13 with NOBRO!
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Legendary actor and comedian Bill Murray has been touring the nation with stacked band His Blood Brothers, and recently made his debut at The Ryman, tackling blues and soul classics, as well as rock covers!
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Psych rockers Portugal. The Man just dropped their experimental, bold, and phenomenal 10th album, ‘SHISH,’ and return to the area Dec. 7 in support, for a special underground show at @thecavernstn.bsky.social in nearby Pelham, along with La Luz!
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Folk supergroup @imwithherband.bsky.social dropped their fantastic sophomore album, ‘Wild and Clear and Blue,’ back in the spring, and return to The Ryman TONIGHT, Nov. 16 with Ye Vagabonds in support, for their first Nashville headliner in years!
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