: Sturgill Simpson's new set is a mind-expanding take on country traditionalism (Metamodern Sounds in Country Music out May 13 via High Top Mountain Records; Playing May 8 at The Station Inn and May 13 at Grimey's)
Twin Peaks: Tegan and Sara are not a gay band, whatever that is (Playing May 12 at Marathon Music Works)
Back in the Saddle: Ahead of a new album and tour, Spoon awakens refreshed from suspended animation (Playing May 8 at Marathon Music Works)
Negative Creeps: Sometime Kurt Cobain impersonator John McCauley and his Deer Tick return to Nashville (Playing May 8 at Mercy Lounge)
Bebe It’s You: Bebe Buell, rock 'n' roll's most famous girlfriend, on her debut show at The Bluebird (Playing May 11 at The Bluebird)
In The Spin: Arcade Fire with Kid Koala and tUnE-yArDs at Bridgestone Arena, Lana Del Rey with Jimmy Gnecco at the Ryman
Plus Critics’ Picks on Paper Bird, Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s, Shy Guy and more, The Weeks and Robert Ellis, Penicillin Baby’s 7-inch release, Turquoise Jeep with Yip Deceiver, Ledisi, Reignwolf, Balkan Beat Box, Toadies, Shlohmo, Bombay Bicycle Club and more
