That was fun. Big thanks also to Angelina for being able to swing by on Sunday to shoot!

And another one! Great notes from Patrick, Lori and Steven and excellent pics from Angelina, Diana and Paige. Big weekend.

Major props to Margaret Littman (she/her) for thorough and diligent reporting on a really difficult story.

We (Nashville Scene) picked up two first place AAN Publishers awards! Congrats Radley Balko. We will bring your plaque home to you. :)

During their short span in the late ’70s, The Contenders were one of Nashville’s best bands. Ahead of a reissue of their lone self-titled LP, contributor Daryl Sanders talks with co-founder Tommy Goldsmith and reissue co-producer Ben Runkle. nashvillescene.com/music/features…

Ahead of two shows at 3rd and Lindsley, contributor Ron Wynn catches up with satirist and blues ace Chris “BadNews” Barnes about bringing hokum into the 21st century. nashvillescene.com/music/features…

Early voting in the massive slate of Metro elections ends tomorrow. Got questions about candidates? nashvillescene.com/elections/

I wrote a little something on early voting numbers (up nearly 10,000 from 2019), plus details on the impending runoffs.

Amazing to see after a long day🏆 Much love to Stephen Trageser and the Nashville Scene for the continued support!

Delighted to have this one, thanks to H. for the words and Lance for the pics! Two double-threat folks on one show, a thing you love to see. Also, @TowerDefenseTN, show with fellow twin-bass group Open sometime?

blessed again. thanks for coming out Nashville Scene nashvillescene.com/music/thespin/…

Before stellar Memphis rapper SPEAK makes his Nashville headline debut at Bridgestone Arena, contributor CZ takes a close look at his career. nashvillescene.com/music/features…

“I have mad respect for the brand. But it doesn’t need to be run like this.” Musicians playing Tootsie's and related Lower Broadway bars tell Margaret Littman (she/her) they're deeply concerned about new contracts they've been required to sign. nashvillescene.com/news/pithinthe…

Writes Stephen Trageser: Come to Mammoth Cave National Park for a fascinating tour, stick around for a delightful getaway in south-central Kentucky. nashvillescene.com/arts_culture/c…

In a new installment of our Gearing Up series, music editor Stephen Trageser talks with Truman Steffens about the old-school techniques and components he uses for his Sounds of Shelby effects pedals. nashvillescene.com/music/features…

Don't miss Darrin Bradbury and a bunch of other great songwriters stepping up in support of homelessness advocacy nonprofit The Beat. nashvillescene.com/music/nashvill…

In our live-review column The Spin, synth-pop legends Depeche Mode bring powerful emotional release to Bridgestone Arena, with an assist from diiv. nashvillescene.com/music/thespin/…

I wrote about the transphobic incidents at this year's Americana Music Association -- and what AMA could do about it -- for the Nashville Scene. I am thankful to Paisley Fields, @msmyabyrne, and @jessyedmusic for trusting me with their stories. buff.ly/3FCICvu (co'd)

Roughly 60% of Bandcamp United workers were laid off by Epic Games in October 2023. We are asking for your help in this moment: bit.ly/BCUsolidarity

.@sopharela, brian brown and lots more are headed to Drkmttr in January in support of access to abortion care, as part of a suite of shows organized via NOISE FOR NOW. nashvillescene.com/music/nashvill…