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Dancefestopia 2026 Preview: GRiZ, Excision, Zeds Dead & More
Dancefestopia 2026 preview featuring GRiZ, Excision, Zeds Dead, and Crankdat, plus camping details and ticket info.
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Dancefestopia 2026 returns to Kansas City with a Phase 1 lineup led by GRiZ, Excision, Zeds Dead, and Crankdat.
Our preview breaks down the lineup, camping info, tickets, and what to know before planning the trip.
#edm #musicfestival #edmfestival
Our preview breaks down the lineup, camping info, tickets, and what to know before planning the trip.
#edm #musicfestival #edmfestival
ROREY shares the raw bedroom pop single “Temporary Tragedy,” alongside a cinematic video exploring heartbreak, emotional fallout, and the process of reclaiming self-worth.
#popmusic #bedroompop #newmusic
#popmusic #bedroompop #newmusic
ROREY Releases New Single And Video: “Temporary Tragedy”
ROREY shares the raw bedroom pop “Temporary Tragedy,” alongside a cinematic video exploring heartbreak, emotional fallout, and self-worth.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
ROREY shares the raw bedroom pop single “Temporary Tragedy,” alongside a cinematic video exploring heartbreak, emotional fallout, and the process of reclaiming self-worth.
#popmusic #bedroompop #newmusic
#popmusic #bedroompop #newmusic
Concert Review: Dean Johnson played a packed listening-room show at The Blue Room, blending reflective songwriting, dry humor, and expressive vocals.
#indiefolk #americana #folkrock
#indiefolk #americana #folkrock
Dean Johnson’s Storytelling Takes Center Stage at The Blue Room
Dean Johnson plays a packed listening-room show at The Blue Room, blending reflective songwriting, dry humor, and expressive vocals.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Concert Review: Dean Johnson played a packed listening-room show at The Blue Room, blending reflective songwriting, dry humor, and expressive vocals.
#indiefolk #americana #folkrock
#indiefolk #americana #folkrock
Edgehill lean into a more immediate indie-rock groove on “Love To Go,” an early fan favorite tied to their debut album "Ode To The Greyhouse."
#indierock #newmusic
#indierock #newmusic
Edgehill Lean Into Upbeat Indie Rock on “Love To Go”
Edgehill lean into a more immediate indie-rock groove on “Love To Go,” an early fan favorite tied to their debut album Ode To The Greyhouse.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Edgehill lean into a more immediate indie-rock groove on “Love To Go,” an early fan favorite tied to their debut album "Ode To The Greyhouse."
#indierock #newmusic
#indierock #newmusic
Dancefestopia 2026 returns to Kansas City with a Phase 1 lineup led by GRiZ, Excision, Zeds Dead, and Crankdat.
Our preview breaks down the lineup, camping info, tickets, and what to know before planning the trip.
#edm #musicfestival #edmfestival
Our preview breaks down the lineup, camping info, tickets, and what to know before planning the trip.
#edm #musicfestival #edmfestival
Dancefestopia 2026 Preview: GRiZ, Excision, Zeds Dead & More
Dancefestopia 2026 preview featuring GRiZ, Excision, Zeds Dead, and Crankdat, plus camping details and ticket info.
eastof8th.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Dancefestopia 2026 returns to Kansas City with a Phase 1 lineup led by GRiZ, Excision, Zeds Dead, and Crankdat.
Our preview breaks down the lineup, camping info, tickets, and what to know before planning the trip.
#edm #musicfestival #edmfestival
Our preview breaks down the lineup, camping info, tickets, and what to know before planning the trip.
#edm #musicfestival #edmfestival
Concert Preview: JEANIE brings her dark, hard-hitting bass to The Trimble on March 21, joined by Poni for a late-night Nashville stop.
JEANIE To Bring Dark Bass to The Trimble in Nashville
JEANIE brings her dark, hard-hitting bass to The Trimble on March 21, joined by PONI for a late-night Nashville stop.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Concert Preview: JEANIE brings her dark, hard-hitting bass to The Trimble on March 21, joined by Poni for a late-night Nashville stop.
Chicago’s Brigitte Calls Me Baby release “Slumber Party,” a road-tested single with echoes of The Smiths and the sharp immediacy of The Strokes, ahead of their sophomore album Irreversible.
Brigitte Calls Me Baby Release “Slumber Party”
Brigitte Calls Me Baby’s “Slumber Party” explores isolation and rumination ahead of their upcoming album Irreversible.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Chicago’s Brigitte Calls Me Baby release “Slumber Party,” a road-tested single with echoes of The Smiths and the sharp immediacy of The Strokes, ahead of their sophomore album Irreversible.
Space Prom returns to Nashville with an expanded two-night run at Basement East, delivering costumed chaos, rotating guest performers, and an anything-can-happen cover-night party hosted by Nordista Freeze.
Space Prom Expands to Two Nights at Basement East in Nashville
Space Prom returns to Nashville for two nights of collaborative, anything-can-happen performances at Basement East.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Space Prom returns to Nashville with an expanded two-night run at Basement East, delivering costumed chaos, rotating guest performers, and an anything-can-happen cover-night party hosted by Nordista Freeze.
Our spotlight on Nashville indie rock band shan the band and their new single “Used,” a slow-building track shaped by simmering vocals and effects-driven harmonica.
shan the band Explore Slow-Build Indie Rock on “Used”
Spotlight on shan the band’s single “Used,” a slow-building indie rock track featuring simmering vocals and effects-driven harmonica.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Our spotlight on Nashville indie rock band shan the band and their new single “Used,” a slow-building track shaped by simmering vocals and effects-driven harmonica.
Sylvia Rose Novak’s “Want To Play” pairs distinctive vocals with a familiar mid-90s alternative rock undercurrent, giving the song a sense of recognition without leaning on nostalgia.
#newmusic #altrock #music #musicblog
#newmusic #altrock #music #musicblog
Sylvia Rose Novak’s “Want To Play” Finds Its Own Alt-Rock Voice
Sylvia Rose Novak’s “Want To Play” pairs distinctive vocals with a familiar mid-90s alternative rock undercurrent.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Sylvia Rose Novak’s “Want To Play” pairs distinctive vocals with a familiar mid-90s alternative rock undercurrent, giving the song a sense of recognition without leaning on nostalgia.
#newmusic #altrock #music #musicblog
#newmusic #altrock #music #musicblog
New Music: Claire Guerreso’s new single “I Won’t Give Up” is a vocal-forward track built on clarity, restraint, and a cinematic emotional build.
#newmusic #vocals #music
#newmusic #vocals #music
Claire Guerreso Lets Her Voice Lead on “I Won’t Give Up”
Claire Guerreso’s new single “I Won’t Give Up” is a vocal-forward track built on clarity, restraint, and a cinematic emotional build.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The Campfire Stage highlights a different side of Hinterland Music Festival, pairing late-night sets from indie, punk and punk-adjacent rock, and electronic artists with the communal atmosphere of the campgrounds, a key reason why camping is part of the complete Hinterland experience.
Late Night At Campfire Stage: The Complete Hinterland Experience
The Campfire Stage highlights a different side of Hinterland Music Festival, pairing late-night sets from indie, punk and punk-adjacent rock, and electronic artists with the communal atmosphere of the...
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January 14, 2026 at 2:19 PM
The Campfire Stage highlights a different side of Hinterland Music Festival, pairing late-night sets from indie, punk and punk-adjacent rock, and electronic artists with the communal atmosphere of the campgrounds, a key reason why camping is part of the complete Hinterland experience.
Peter Matthew Bauer, known for his work with The Walkmen, shares “Gold Paint for Blue Skies,” a new indie rock single featuring Matt Barrick and Henri Cash.
Peter Matthew Bauer Shares New Single Gold Paint for Blue Skies
Peter Matthew Bauer releases “Gold Paint for Blue Skies,” a slow-building single with contributions from Matt Barrick and Henri Cash.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Peter Matthew Bauer, known for his work with The Walkmen, shares “Gold Paint for Blue Skies,” a new indie rock single featuring Matt Barrick and Henri Cash.
NYC artist Bree-on-uh expands her dark-pop world with “ur no angel,” a slow-burning track built on atmosphere, clarity, and emotional weight.
#darkpop #popmusic #playlist #newmusic
#darkpop #popmusic #playlist #newmusic
Bree-on-uh Expands Her Dark-Pop World With “ur no angel”
Bree-on-uh’s new single “ur no angel” builds on her dark-pop sound with atmospheric production and emotionally direct songwriting.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Our full review of Alison Wonderland's new album Ghost World is now live at East of 8th. We dig into the tension, contrast, and creative duality shaping one of her most layered records to date.
#edm #albumreview #newmusic
#edm #albumreview #newmusic
Album Review: Alison Wonderland – Ghost World
Our Alison Wonderland Ghost World review breaks down the album’s contrast of melodic EDM, heavy bass, and shifting creative identities.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Our full review of Alison Wonderland's new album Ghost World is now live at East of 8th. We dig into the tension, contrast, and creative duality shaping one of her most layered records to date.
#edm #albumreview #newmusic
#edm #albumreview #newmusic
Voxtrot returns with “Fighting Back,” the lead single from their upcoming album Dreamers in Exile, and will bring the new material to Nashville’s Basement East on April 15. The track revives their melodic drive with darker, synth-forward textures.
#indiepop #newmusic #nashvilleconcerts
#indiepop #newmusic #nashvilleconcerts
Voxtrot Shares “Fighting Back” from Dreamers in Exile LP
Voxtrot returns with “Fighting Back,” the lead single from Dreamers in Exile. Listen to the new track and explore their 2026 tour dates.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Voxtrot returns with “Fighting Back,” the lead single from their upcoming album Dreamers in Exile, and will bring the new material to Nashville’s Basement East on April 15. The track revives their melodic drive with darker, synth-forward textures.
#indiepop #newmusic #nashvilleconcerts
#indiepop #newmusic #nashvilleconcerts
Autoheart’s recent show at EXIT/IN highlighted the full scope of the band’s sound and emotional depth. Touring behind "Heartlands," the trio moved through more than twenty songs, from bright pop moments to quieter, introspective turns while drawing the crowd with them at every turn.
#concertreview
#concertreview
Moments of Light and Vulnerability With Autoheart at Exit/In
Autoheart brought a wide-ranging, emotionally charged set to Exit/In in Nashville, that highlighted their depth and live identity.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Autoheart’s recent show at EXIT/IN highlighted the full scope of the band’s sound and emotional depth. Touring behind "Heartlands," the trio moved through more than twenty songs, from bright pop moments to quieter, introspective turns while drawing the crowd with them at every turn.
#concertreview
#concertreview
“Cutting Losses” introduces a brighter, rhythmic direction for Finnish electropop duo Sin Cos Tan and opens their upcoming album Greed. It’s also their first release with Helsinki label All That Plazz.
#electropop #newmusic #playlist
#electropop #newmusic #playlist
Playlist Spotlight: Sin Cos Tan Release “Cutting Losses”
Finnish synth-pop duo Sin Cos Tan return with “Cutting Losses,” the first single from their upcoming album Greed.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
“Cutting Losses” introduces a brighter, rhythmic direction for Finnish electropop duo Sin Cos Tan and opens their upcoming album Greed. It’s also their first release with Helsinki label All That Plazz.
#electropop #newmusic #playlist
#electropop #newmusic #playlist
Festival Preview: Explore the Bonnaroo 2026 lineup, festival changes, camping, and ticket details. A full preview of what to expect on The Farm this coming June!
#bonnaroo #musicfestival #music
#bonnaroo #musicfestival #music
Bonnaroo 2026: Lineup, Festival Changes & How to Attend
Explore the Bonnaroo 2026 lineup, festival changes, camping, and ticket details. A full preview of what to expect on The Farm this June.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Festival Preview: Explore the Bonnaroo 2026 lineup, festival changes, camping, and ticket details. A full preview of what to expect on The Farm this coming June!
#bonnaroo #musicfestival #music
#bonnaroo #musicfestival #music
At Nashville’s The Blue Room, Die Spitz tore through a high-energy set that balanced intensity and purpose without ever losing its edge. Check out our full review & photos:
#rockmusic #concert #nashville #music #concertphotography
#rockmusic #concert #nashville #music #concertphotography
Die Spitz At The Blue Room: Purpose in Words, Power in Sound
Die Spitz tore through a high-energy set at Nashville’s Blue Room, balancing intensity and purpose in a performance that never lost its edge.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
At Nashville’s The Blue Room, Die Spitz tore through a high-energy set that balanced intensity and purpose without ever losing its edge. Check out our full review & photos:
#rockmusic #concert #nashville #music #concertphotography
#rockmusic #concert #nashville #music #concertphotography
Today’s Playlist Spotlight features Happy Landing and their new single “Come On South,” a track that pairs folk-rock storytelling with a sweeping orchestral feel. Full post on East of 8th.
#newmusic #playlist #indiefolk
#newmusic #playlist #indiefolk
Playlist Spotlight: Happy Landing – “Come On South”
Happy Landing shares “Come On South,” a bittersweet new single blending folk-rock storytelling with orchestral textures.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Today’s Playlist Spotlight features Happy Landing and their new single “Come On South,” a track that pairs folk-rock storytelling with a sweeping orchestral feel. Full post on East of 8th.
#newmusic #playlist #indiefolk
#newmusic #playlist #indiefolk
Ellie Goulding’s new single “Destiny” moves in a calm, atmospheric lane with a steady emotional build. We added it to the playlist for its tone, clarity, and direction. New spotlight is live on the blog now!
#newmusic #popmusic
#newmusic #popmusic
Playlist Addition Spotlight: Ellie Goulding – “Destiny”
Ellie Goulding returns with “Destiny,” a calm, atmospheric new single marking a reflective shift in her sound. Read our spotlight.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The 2026 Hinterland Music Festival lineup is live. Here’s our preview of the four-day event, headliners KATSEYE, Lorde, Mumford & Sons, and Kali Uchis, plus standout artists and camping insights.
#musicfestival #hinterland #iowa #music
#musicfestival #hinterland #iowa #music
Hinterland Music Festival 2026 Lineup and Headliners Preview
Get the full Hinterland Music Festival 2026 lineup with headliners, highlights, and early details for the four-day event.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The 2026 Hinterland Music Festival lineup is live. Here’s our preview of the four-day event, headliners KATSEYE, Lorde, Mumford & Sons, and Kali Uchis, plus standout artists and camping insights.
#musicfestival #hinterland #iowa #music
#musicfestival #hinterland #iowa #music
At Drkmttr, Rocket’s first Nashville show brought a loud, guitar-driven set built around their debut album R is for Rocket. The LA band showed why their live presence points to bigger stages.
Rocket’s Loud, Guitar-Driven Debut Hits Nashville's Drkmttr
Rocket at Drkmttr Nashville delivered a loud, guitar-driven set from their debut album R is for Rocket at their first Nashville show.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
At Drkmttr, Rocket’s first Nashville show brought a loud, guitar-driven set built around their debut album R is for Rocket. The LA band showed why their live presence points to bigger stages.
Our latest Fresh Finds From East of 8th roundup spans alt-pop shimmer, indie-rock grit, and modern folk heart. Featuring new music from Arts Fishing Club, Aubrie Sellers, Ruby Jones, Keni Titus, Henry Thompson, and Mylo Bybee.
#newmusic #spotifyplaylist #music #musicblog
#newmusic #spotifyplaylist #music #musicblog
Fresh Finds From East of 8th: This Week’s New Music Highlights
Six new songs from Arts Fishing Club, Aubrie Sellers, Ruby Jones, Keni Titus, Henry Thompson, and Mylo Bybee in November’s Fresh Finds.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Our latest Fresh Finds From East of 8th roundup spans alt-pop shimmer, indie-rock grit, and modern folk heart. Featuring new music from Arts Fishing Club, Aubrie Sellers, Ruby Jones, Keni Titus, Henry Thompson, and Mylo Bybee.
#newmusic #spotifyplaylist #music #musicblog
#newmusic #spotifyplaylist #music #musicblog
Congrats to @marinadepodcast.bsky.social on its 200th episode!! Make sure to check them out for interesting perspectives on great music!
Episode 200 is live! 200, y'all! Thank you sooooo much for listening over the years. This one has a little something for everyone (especially my fellow @drivebytruckers obsessives.)
Evan Barber is my guest. Get down on it, y'all!
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Evan Barber is my guest. Get down on it, y'all!
www.marinadepodcast.com/listen-to-th...
Evan Barber | The Marinade Episode 200 — The Marinade with Jason Earle
Songwriter Evan Barber sits down with Jason Earle of The Marinade podcast.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Congrats to @marinadepodcast.bsky.social on its 200th episode!! Make sure to check them out for interesting perspectives on great music!