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And “Marianne” feels like the beginning of yet another version.

It’s haunting, cinematic, strangely danceable, and emotionally heavy. Grian’s baritone sits over it like a ghost, while the lyrics and instrumentation leave just enough unanswered that I’m still wandering around my little haunted house looking for clues. Add the music video, the emotion surrounding Trev, and the story of how this song found its place on the album, and “Marianne” feels like far more than just another single.

It feels like a doorway.

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August 16, 2026 Jason Shrum

Are You Ready to Rock? Rock Steady Nashville Sure Is.

Rock Steady will be making its debut as a show promoter at The Basement East on Sunday, August 23rd for an evening that celebrates Nashville’s enduring rock scene. That’s right, it is not all country music. This unique event is a new collaborative concept that aims to connect the creative thread between the long-standing legendary rock music scene and its surrounding arts community. This music and art showcase honors Nashville’s past, present, and future local rock scene with live performances, local art features, interactive experiences, and community organizations. Nashville’s rock scene is incredibly rich in history and has long been a launching point for some of the highest rock talents. This legacy continues to influence the scene today, setting the foundation for Nashville’s unique music community. While much has changed in this city, Nashville’s supportive network of impassioned artists remains the same

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August 15, 2026 Melinoe Macaria Mourningstar

“Nimrods” A Green Day Film & Soundtrack Review

The Movie itself is a wonderful, nostalgic experience. Reminding me of a childhood comfort film, “Crossroads” with Britney Spears. “Nimrods” mimics that same flow of plot build up. Creating mythos worthy obstacles that build the confidence of the young performers into the successful achievement of their Labors along the Hero’s Journey of their Dreamiest Visions. Ensuring to embrace the naturally cheesy or corny moments in life with an upbeat essence throughout the entirety of the film. There was an enriching emotional element behind the story that is more Punk Rock than any superficial macho shit-head would like you to believe. As a Green Day Fan-Girly, I adored the nuggets of truth I knew were a mirrored aspect of the band’s story. It was Generationally healing to experience how the band passed the torch onto the New Age.

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August 14, 2026 Jason Shrum

Sophia Brand’s New Single ‘Rodeo’ is Much More than Just Another Breakup Song

Sophia told me, “Honestly, ‘Rodeo’ was born out of a moment of transformation. After being cheated on and discovering it was with the same woman who had been involved with a previous partner, I was done being the victim. I didn’t want to write another heartbreak song so I leaned into the anger and the writing process became my way of reclaiming power. I wanted it to be a song about recognizing the pattern, refusing to be blindsided again, and this time being the one in control. The concept is equal parts seduction and revenge with luring him back in and then tearing him apart. I want anyone listening to feel empowered with any situation that leaves them feeling minimized because it’s not in their control”. She added, “Anyways, I promise I’m a nice person!”

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August 13, 2026 Melinoe Macaria Mourningstar

Princess Goes | “French Kiss” | Latest Single Review

Welcome Ghouls, Demons, and Fellow Wyrd Ones!!! Princess Goes (featuring Michael C. Hall, Matt Katz-Bohen and Peter Yanowitz) released their Third Single “French Kiss” to tease their next album “3!” The album graces the public on October 30th, 2026! French Kiss is described as a “sprawling, six-and-a-half-minute electro-pop-disco-rock slow-burn.” The band notes inspirations from Daft Punk, Justice, Giorgio Moroder, and Isabelle Adjani. I was fucking electrified from the first listen. I cannot wait to witness the entire masterpiece that will be this album. These teasers have been the most exhilarating edgings of my melodic life. And their alignments with my spiritual reckonings, blessings and cognizance of wisdom has been brilliantly timed in mythological fashion. I couldn’t be more in love with how my story has played out, and where my story will continue to weave. That is equally manifested and expressed through my LOVE for Princess Goes, and this monumental album to come. Peter Yanowitz has expressed how these songs, and this album, have granted them an understanding of themselves, their sound, and who they want to be as the Universe has seemingly planted everything perfectly before them, and before us all!

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August 6, 2026 Jason Shrum

Let’s Get Weird One More Time!

The complexity of the music paints abstract grooves and scratches scores of stories we have all wanted to behold. Their voices add to the fray and slap on yet another layer of gorgeous convolution. Izaac has a raspy, robotic element piped into his microphone that heightens this mystical adventure. His words seem to bounce around the room and crash through any physical barriers. Gabrielle is not to be missed on the other side of this team. She brings forth an element of soul, hitting high angelic notes and phenomenally constructed primal screams. She dances graciously between notes and vocals. She is in the moment. We are all in the moment.

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July 29, 2026 Jason Shrum

Meghan Pulles: New Single and New Record

I can honestly say that Pulles has left everything on the table and has come at us with a record from a deeply emotional place and ‘The Midhaven’ is just a sample of her putting her vulnerability on display so that the world may not only empathize together but also begin to heal through human connection. When the single drops,there will also be a gorgeously shot, black and white video, to accompany it. This is the first time that Pulles has released a video and a single on the same day. Meghan’s voice floats in the atmosphere and invites you to take part in the feast of her magical lyrics. Her words are a sonnet filled with staggering imagery that invokes heartfelt sentiment.