East of 8th Music Blog

Rocknite transformed JBJ’s into a multi-stage rock festival during CMA Fest, drawing packed crowds across multiple floors for a full day of music. From early standouts like Pressure Heaven, Kitty Coen, and Common People to evening highlights from Wynton Existing, Dexter and the Moonrocks, and Cage The Elephant, the event delivered discoveries, surprises, and nonstop energy fr...

Los Angeles artist Maya J'an recently released her debut EP blindfaith county. One of its standout tracks, "depends," pairs warm instrumentation with introspective songwriting as Maya explores uncertainty, self-reflection, and the emotional complexities of everyday life.

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Los Angeles indie rock band Common People return with “Blue Eyes,” a fuzzy new single produced by Cage The Elephant co-founder Brad Shultz. The track arrives as the band continues expanding its touring profile with festival appearances, support dates with Young The Giant, and an upcoming free performance at the rocknite takeover of JBJ's on June 5 in Nashville.

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While CMA Fest dominates downtown Nashville, rocknite is bringing an alternative rock takeover to Broadway. Cage the Elephant, Dexter and The Moonrocks, and more than 25 artists will perform across three stages at the free all-day event.

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Nathan Evans Fox's new album Heirloom draws from family history, working-class experience, and life in the modern South. Across twelve songs, the North Carolina-born songwriter blends personal storytelling with observations about faith, community, and the systems that shape the people and places we call home.

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