Discussing the Nashville-residing blues producer and drummer’s work, including producing Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram and making his own records

Our roundup runs the gamut from The Protomen’s long-awaited ‘Act III’ to Hayley Williams’ Ryman three-nighter and beyond

Talking with the trio as they prepare for their 20th season of celebrating Vince Guaraldi’s music from the animated classic

A closer look at the development of safety standards for live-event production

Talking with security experts about making live events safe — and making them feel safe — for everyone

Spinning through the maestro’s catalog ahead of his show at The Basement East

Checking out special releases and the happenings at Nashville’s indie record stores

Checking in with the polymathic singer-songwriter ahead of his two-show engagement at City Winery

Talking with the ace singer-songwriter about ‘Hard Headed Woman’ ahead of her Ryman show

Running down some favorite selections from YK Records, Uncle Ellen, Alanna Royale and more

Talking to the Montreal band’s Oli Sasseville about their far-ranging oi! Influences ahead of their show at Drkmttr

Catching up with the Nashville rock legends ahead of their show at Exit/In

Getting into the philosophical intricacies of pushing the envelope in a notoriously insular genre

Friends and family salute the phenomenal country singer with the album of unreleased recordings

Ahead of his gig at The Caverns, talking with the Nashville steel ace about new horizons for the classic instrument

Checking in with the rising pop queen ahead of her hometown show at The Basement East

Talking to Nashville Jazz Workshop’s David Rodgers and fest organizer and jazz champion Jeff Coffin ahead of the inaugural event

Catching up with rocker Maddie Kerr in the studio as she and her band get ready to kick off a big tour with Arcy Drive

The rising star discusses her debut LP, writing with Billy Bob Thornton and more

Practical tips for navigating changes in trade policy that are increasing costs on even cheap shipments from other countries

Talking with gear makers, gear sellers and indie musicians about the impact of trade policy under Trump 2.0

Talking about the Latin dance party with Ortiz, who’s also an indie label head, a metal drummer and more

Checking in with the band’s Tommy Womack and Scott Willis before they wrap their anniversary tour

Catching up with the expert singer-songwriter and poet ahead of her ninth LP

Talking with the pair in advance of their prog project’s eponymous debut

Talking with Ash Richter and Luna Kupper about translating their unique perspective into music on ‘Come Back Down’

Catching up with the stellar songsmith ahead of ‘The Resurrection Game’

MJ Lenderman, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, The McCrary Sisters and more also recognized at this year’s Honors and Awards

Catching up with the former longtime Nashvillian ahead of her release party for ‘Time Wouldn’t Wait’ at Nashville Jazz Workshop

Talking with the Liberia-born songsmith ahead of two shows in Music City

The Nashville rockstar and Paramore vocalist released 17 singles this month

The Cuban-born pop rockers tell a cinematic story on ‘Objects in Mirrors Are Closer Than They Appear’

Talking to the cosmic country singer-songwriter and guitarist ahead of the release party for his new LP ‘Horizons’

Catching up with the seasoned jazz pianist ahead of the band’s second show at Analog

Catching up with co-founder Blake Atchison as the electronic music fest gets ready for a seventh year

Suzy Bogguss headlines the benefit for immigrant support nonprofit Nashville International Center for Empowerment

Talking with the country songsmith about her new LP ‘Tennessee Lightning’

Talking with the long-running and beloved house venue’s Michael Sadler ahead of Fest(er) XI, its final event

Catching up with the country punks’ Jenni Rose ahead of their show at Cannery Hall

Talking with the punk legends’ Jon Langford about their latest LP ‘Horror’ ahead of their stop at City Winery

Ahead of shows with Big Star Quintet and Chris Stamey Trio, one power-pop hero considers the enduring influence of others

Catching up with the acclaimed bassist before a show with Tom Bukovac and more friends

Talking with the pioneering ‘Sesame Street’ puppeteer about her second album

Talking to the actor and ‘Simpsons’ legend, who channels The Boss for charity

The homegrown pop star is more herself than ever on her latest LP

Talking with Sabrina Teitelbaum about the vulnerability and wit of her second LP ahead of a sold-out show at The Basement East

Talking with radio station WFSK general manager Sharon Kay ahead of the annual event

Nashville’s DIY Dead tribute act captures the spirit of Jerry Garcia and company