Owen Burton, aka Ovven, financed his independent record as handyman, and paired up with leading producer Alex Farrar.
Exclusive: Unreleased music from phenomenon Chuquimamani-Condori debuting on WNXP
Chuquimamani-Condori will play never-heard-before edits and unreleased original music on Friday night from 8 to 9 p.m. CT live on WNXP. Plus, there’s a special announcement about their band, Los Thuthanaka, ahead of their tour in Europe this April.
Tastemaker label ANTI- Records signs Nashville musician Brennan Wedl
Nashville’s burgeoning alt-country scene is making it’s way to tastemaker labels like ANTI- Records, who announced that they have just signed Nashville artist Brennan Wedl. Indie favorite Waxahatchee had a hand in the signing, which also includes this very station. The two have released a cover of Kathleen Edward’s “Six O’Clock News” together.
Nashville pop artist — book NOT brooke — wants to dance
Dancer First is the name of Nashville musician book NOT brooke’s debut album. It’s also her philosophy for making music. “If it’s good enough to dance to, then it makes the cut” she says.
Anticipated Nashville albums in 2026
What will the Nashville music scene look like in 2026? We have a solid snapshot of some upcoming local releases — plus early inklings about records that may be brewing. Here are some highlights as we look ahead to the new year.
Nashville singer Emily Hines’ growth as a farmer and rising indie artist
On summer mornings Emily Hines is up at daybreak harvesting the season’s fruits and vegetables. This year she’s also been tending to the garden of song.
Jarren Blair and the soul of new Nashville
Jarren Blair stands out as an artist on the brink of a breakout because of his talent as a writer and producer, skill as a multi-instrumentalist and his eagerness to collaborate with Nashville musicians.
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