You gave me my Wild Horse name. You gave me love. You hugged me like a father. I will never forget you, my heart is broken. My hand over your family’s hearts. Los Angeles, I am sorry I am not there with you today to cry together. Vin Scully Los Angeles Dodgers

Ahead of his The White Stripes debut ‘I Survived, It’s Over,’ Rich Ruth talks with contributor CZ about his journey into jazz-inflected instrumental music. nashvillescene.com/music/features…

In advance of ‘Sean Thompson’s Weird Ears’ and a release party at X News, contributor CZ talks with the outstanding guitarist about making the transition to frontman. nashvillescene.com/music/features…

Contributor CZ spoke with Branch ahead of her show at X News. nashvillescene.com/music/features…

In our live-review column The Spin, Debbie Harry/BLONDIE brought iconic tunes and camaraderie that you can only build over years to the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday. nashvillescene.com/music/thespin/…

Also, contributor CZ reflects on three decades of innovation from Stereolab (complete with playlist!) ahead of their show at Marathon Music Works. nashvillescene.com/music/features…

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Before The Comet is Coming stops at The Basement East, synth master Danalogue talks with contributor CZ about the group’s shifting approach on their new LP ‘Hyper-Dimensional Expansion Beam.’ nashvillescene.com/music/features…

Also, CZ talks with Danalogue from The Comet is Coming, who have a new LP out today and a show at The Basement East Sunday. nashvillescene.com/music/features…

.Kurt Wagner recalibrates once again with new LP ‘The Bible.’ In advance of the release, the inimitable Kurt Wagner talks with contributor CZ. nashvillescene.com/music/features…

Thanks, Second Bell Knox 🧡 📷 CZ

Watching the Dodgers/Padres final innings. It is amazing how a manager takes out a pitcher who is loose & dominating through 5 innings, Tyler Anderson of Dodgers, and brings in nervous reliever(s) who get shellacked. 3 run lead gone. Managers do it all the time, big mistake!

In the fall, Archers of Loaf released ‘Reason in Decline,’ their first new album since 1998 and a benchmark for carrying a classic sound forward. Contributor CZ talks with frontman Eric Bachmann before the band stops at The Basement East. nashvillescene.com/music/features…

Before the Steel Guitar Arts Council flies its freak flag at The Blue Room at Third Man Records, contributor CZ talks with steel aces Russ Pahl and Luke Schneider. nashvillescene.com/music/features…

Nashville rockers Gloom Girl MFG have come roaring out of the gate during the post-lockdown return of live music. Contributor CZ catches up with the quartet ahead of their show at The Basement. nashvillescene.com/music/features…

Before much-loved rockers Built to Spill drop in at The Basement East, frontman Doug Martsch talks with contributor CZ about new approaches on the band’s latest LP ‘When the Wind Forgets Your Name.’ nashvillescene.com/music/features…

Before rock aces Country Westerns celebrate their second LP ‘Forgive the City’ at Third Man Records’ Blue Room, contributor CZ catches up with core duo Joey Plunket and Brian Kotzur. nashvillescene.com/music/features…

Commemoration of a noteworthy achievement, referenced by freelancer CZ in his preview of GBV's visit to Nashville in 2018: nashvillescene.com/music/features…

"We started addressing that lack of visibility of queerness in our rock worlds as kids … being queer, being loud, living life for ourselves, but also for other people out there who feel the same way." CZ catches up with @manonmanmusic. nashvillescene.com/music/nashvill…

Before Oakland’s Kowloon Walled City stops in at Drkmttr, contributor CZ catches up with frontman Scott Evans about the heavy-music masters’ evolution. nashvillescene.com/music/features…