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Adrian Younge, multi-instrumentalist and composer that has worked with the likes of Roy Ayers, Tony Allen, The Delfonics, to Kendrick Lamar and Ghostface Killah, provided scores for Luke Cage and Black Dynamite and one of the brains behind the Jazz is Dead series with Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest. He just released a new album Linear Labs: Sao Paulo featuring appearance from Snoop D...

Ohio band DEVO, some of the founding fathers of New Wave, continue celebrating 50 years of "Devo-lution" on an extended American tour, which will soon feature dates with The B-52s. The "DEVO" documentary begins streaming on Netflix in August. Frontman Mark Mothersbaugh caught up with WNXP before DEVO's festival performance in Utah to discuss the band's origin, its message and how he sees technolog...

When you go to a live show these days, you are expecting to see a spectacle — some artistic production that will blow you away. Behind the scenes, there’s one person responsible for bringing this production to life, wrangling dozens of people and fixing daily snafus - the Production Manager. Episode 4 of Music Citizens goes behind the scenes with Nashville production manger Tori Butash. We explore...

We have a famous actor paying tribute to a rock legend. Hank Azaria brings his EZ Street Band to the Franklin Theatre tomorrow night. The acclaimed actor and voice artist, best known for his decades of work on The Simpsons, will be using his talents  to celebrate Bruce Springsteen. Azaria spent months creating an impression of Bruce’s speaking and singing voice but he told our very own Jason Moon...

When you go to a live show these days, you are expecting to see a spectacle — some artistic production that will blow you away. Behind the scenes, there’s one person responsible for bringing this production to life, wrangling dozens of people and fixing daily snafus - the Production Manager. Episode 4 of Music Citizens goes behind the scenes with Nashville production manger Tori Butash. We explore...

his week for What Where When-sday , we discuss Shops at Porter East’s First Sunday . Located at 701 Porter Road in East Nashville, Shops at Porter East is a go-to shopping center for locally owned businesses featuring bakeries, boutiques, floral shops and more. The first Sunday of every month they host a family friendly event to bring together local vendors, food trucks, and the community, to rais...

This week is also Nashville Pride with the festival and parade this weekend. One of the Grand Marshals this year is former WNXP Nashville Artist of the Month Joy Oladokun, and performers include Chrysalis, Estelle, Kim Petras, 4 Non Blondes and Big Freddia with Nashville in Harmony. There’s also interactive booths throughout Bicentennial Park including one for Nashville CARES , celebrating their 4...

Recorded live to tape in Nashville with an all-star band initially assembled for a southeastern festival performance, Scratch It is the new full-length album by Meg Remy, who performs as U.S. Girls. We got Remy on the record with WNXP discussing lyrical inspiration, the weighed risk/reward of touring and the new-to-her process of making Scratch It . WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music Experience SUBSC...

Tomorrow is Juneteenth with programming happening throughout Middle Tennessee including Juneteenth Kickback at Brooklyn Bowl , Community Day at the National Museum of African American Music , and the annual celebration at Fort Negley . This week for What Where When-sday , we discuss Juneteenth programming at the Tennessee State Museum . Stephanie Davis, Communication Assistant at the museum, tell...

Celebrating the music of Sly Stone, who passed away at the age of 82 earlier this week. For someone who wants to dive into his story further, there is an documentary titled Sly Live (aka the Burden of Black Genius) on Hulu and Disney Plus. Directed by Questlove and produced by Joseph Patel, Patel joins for Soulphonic Sounds to talk about the documentary and the legacy Sly Stone left on music. WNXP...

French electronic duo Justice plays a late night set at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival this year. Acclaim for their most recent LP Hyperdrama , including hit collaborations with Tame Impala, has grown their audience. So has their legendary live stage production. WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music Experience SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://wnxp.org/weeklyrecord/ FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM: https://ww...

This week for What Where When-sday , we discuss a performance from AfricaNashville happening at The Blue Room this Friday. The group’s stated mission includes aspiring to train the upcoming generation of dancers & drummers within the Nashville community and helping African music find its rightful place in Music City. We spoke with Windship Boyd, who co-founded AfricaNashville with the saxophon...

In the sea of musicians in Nashville, it’s hard to stand out. It’s even more of a challenge to carve your own path in a folk and Americana scene that seems to grow by the minute. Yet chrysalis has done just that. As their name suggests, their artistry is ever-growing and ever-changing. Grounded in folk sensibilities, their sound blends indie production with traditional instrumentation. They descri...

Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley, a married couple that started their musical project Tennis 15 years ago writing songs on a sailboat, have just released what they're calling their final record, Face Down In The Garden . They've also embarked on their final tour, which stops in Nashville June 7 . We caught up with them at the Kilby Block Party festival in Utah in May. WNXP 91.ONE - Nashville's Music...

This week for What Where When-sday , we discuss the 3rd annual Jorts Fest hosted this year on both Friday and Saturday. This community gathering features 40 bands including big name touring acts Laura Jane Grace, Bass Drum of Death and Illuminati Hotties, plus lots of locals like Nordista Freeze and Dad Hats. Co-founder of Jorts Fest Joe Halby dropped by WNXP to chat about what attendees might exp...

This week for What Where When-sday , we discuss Music Neighbors' Celebrate Music City happening at New Heights Brewery on Sunday from 12-6 p.m. The free, all ages community festival will highlight Nashville’s Latin music scene featuring artists ranging from Jazz, to Soul to Rock.

Kobe Miyake was in his dorm room in Belmont when he heard someone playing Led Zeppelin down the hall. It was a guitar player from Annapolis, Maryland named Jake Robuck. The two formed a bond and founded the band BEAN. WNXP’s Nashville Artist of the Month. The band is now using more contemporary influences and techniques to create a whole new vibe in Nashville’s music scene.

Aussies Psychedelic Porn Crumpets from Perth have returned to the U.S. in support of their new album, Carpe Diem, Moonman , and the five-piece band also alluded to another full-length to be released later this year. Hear the riffy rockers On The Record with WNXP describing the modes of writing and recording, plus the often grueling nature of touring, in addition to each band member's favorite song...

This week for What Where When-sday , we discuss a live music tribute to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater happening at the Basement East this Friday. For people of a certain age, I’m including myself in this, video game soundtracks– like Hawk’s skateboarding series–  played a big part in music discovery. I discussed the lasting cultural impact with Brandon Bruce, CEO of Mellow Rebel and the music director of...

OZ Arts Nashville’s Brave New Works Lab is happening Thursday (May 15) through Saturday (May 17). A celebration of local innovation and creativity with short-form performances by Nashville artists. One of the works that will be shown is Welcome to Paradise — A trippy multimedia-music experience by Landry Butler and Inglewood Social Club. Butler talks about his work and the basis of the film. 

Being on the road with her current band is what inspired her latest record Portrait . With her band, Samara Joy will be on stage Tuesday, May 13 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center . Hear the full conversation with Samara Joy talking about her musical upbringing, introduction to Jazz, and her new album Portrait above the article or head over to WNXP Podcast, where you listen to your podcast. 

Music City Movement's mission is to foster a creative collaborative environment for musicians and creatives through open mic, educational sessions, and networking events. They will be hosting Spring Fest this Saturday at Honeytree Meadery featuring local artists and vendors. 

For nearly two decades as one half of the band Lucius, Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig have been sending us to space, and also wrapping us up like Snuggies, with their vocal harmonies. The new Lucius record, self-titled and self-produced by drummer Dan Molad, represents what Wolfe said is “the most honest and unfiltered” version of the group, including impressions of domesticity, growth and loss. Lae...

Daptone Records released the 20 Year Anniversary of Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings second album Naturally, with songs like “How Long Do I Have to Wait For You” and “This Land Is Your Land” this record that not only helped Daptone become a household name, but helped Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings cement their legacy in soul music in the process. Neil Sugarman, co-owner of Daptone Records and sa...

This week for What Where When-sday , we discuss Cinco De Mayo with WPLN’s Rachel Iacovone with events from Plaza Mariachi's five-day celebration to a Rudy's Jazz Room residency , Secret Bodega’s Taco Bell-inspired takeover at Pearl Diver, and It's Giving Global at Cherries out East.