Denney and the Jets

Jesus - another rocking garage band out of Nashville. I thought that town was supposed to be all country or something. Anyway, Denney and the Jets are a kick ass group out of Nashville. They have a new EP out on Limited Fanfare Records called Denney and the Jets. Above is the first track from the EP.

The Greencards

Heart Fixer (feat. Vince Gill) by The Greencards

In honor of Memorial Day, I figured I would post some great backyard BBQ music. The Greencards are mostly from Nashville by way of Australia. They have make the sort of "newgrass"/Americana music that is perfect for warm humid days. The band can play and I am a total sucker for Madelin and Fiddle.  My favorite track is the more uptempo "Make it Out West", though "Heart Fixer" is a close second.  Definitely an artist to keep you eye on!

Make It Out West (feat. Sam Bush) by The Greencards

Girl In The Telescope by The Greencards

The Features

Rambo by The Features

I just learned about the Features through Time Magazine.  Time is certainly not a normal source of new music for me, but maybe it should be after learning about the Features.  The Features are a four piece indie rock band from Nashville, Tn.  They have a very southern indie rock sound, they instantly remind you have Cold War Kids and Kings of Leon, only if those two bands decided to keep writing great songs instead of trying to become the next big thing.  There is also a bit of Greetings from Asbury Park - era Bruce influence.  I am thinking these guys are going to be staples of the summer car ride.  The song "Temporary Blues" should be a huge rock radio hit if there is any decency left in the world.

  The Temporary Blues by The Features 

Turbo Fruits

Photos by Nick Wujcik

Turbo Fruits are badasses from Nashville.  They make reckless rock n roll similar to the Black Lips or Ty Segall.  They have an abundance of hooks and a real nice thick guitar sound.  One of the guys used to be in Be Your Own Pet, which I guess is a requirement if you want to make kick ass rock from Nashville. Their Daytrotter session is one of the better sessions I have heard in a while. They remind me of Jeff the Brotherhood, put more punk and less stoner rock.  Regardless tracks like "Trouble" and "Mama's Mad Cos I Fried My Brain" are perfect windows down rock out tunes. 

Turbo Fruits - Colt 45 by jollymeenahyena

Turbo Fruits - Mama's Mad Cos I Fried My Brain by bruisecruisefestival