Paramore Release Their Official Video for “Now”

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A couple of weeks ago, we brought you word of Nashville pop rockers Paramore‘s new self-titled album (out April 9) and new single “Now.” Earlier this week, the group premiered their official music video for the track. You can check it out below:

Just like the song itself, the video for “Now” shows a tremendous amount of artistic growth for Paramore. It’s not such a leap that old fans can’t appreciate it, but it shows the potential and skill of a band with much, much broader appeal then the limitations of their old scene allowed. The Daniel Cloud Campos-directed effort is an important step for Paramore, because it’s their first album single released since the departure of brothers and founding members Josh and Zac Farro (they previously released a Farro-less one-off video and single for a track called “Monster” in between albums, but it’s more akin to their older material). The trio has not yet sought permanent replacements, and has instead relied on session and live musicians to fill their spots.

Paramore are no strangers to stylized and cinematic music videos, and “Now” is easily one of their most ambitious to date. It features a futuristic and dystopian war scene, ultimately symbolizing love’s ability to overcome conflict (perhaps a statement on the band’s own personal turmoil). It also showcases a stylistically riskier side of vocalist Hayley Williams- she’s made up to look more Sixth Element than pop star here and I absolutely love it.

Paramore recently announced a string of club dates. So far, nothing is planned for Nashville, but I’m sure a hometown show is inevitably in the works!

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Check out our previous Paramore coverage for the tracklisting, preorder info, details, and history surrounding the band’s highly-anticipated upcoming release, Paramore (album art above).

Black Francis Wants To Be Your Valentine Tonight at Mercy Lounge

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Has their been a more influential band than The Pixies?  I would find it hard to argue against that, and I don’t think I stand alone in that sentiment.  When The Pixies called it quits (read took a hiatus) in 1993, front man Frank Black (born with the far more regal name Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV) took the opportunity to explore his music through his solo project, as well as side projects such as Frank Black & The Catholics and pseudonym Black Francis.  The other face of The Pixies, Kim Deal, ran off with her sister to front The Breeders (who are coincidentally playing the same venue in exactly three months |  tickets here).

Of course, we all heard the hype when The Pixies reunited in 2004 to largely satiate their fans through a bunch of tour dates, but that didn’t stop Black fromFrank-Black pursuing his solo career.  Through some incantation of his musical personality, Frank Black has released nothing short of twenty freaking albums, not to mention taking a few moments to stop in with Dave Grohl in his documentary Sound City (no, I am not going to shut up about that movie already).  For those of you that are familiar with Frank Black’s post-Pixies sounds, this night for sweethearts might have more of a tender caress with the stripped down solo, acoustic vibe that is slated for the evening.

Regardless, for my money, I can’t think of a better way to spend the evening.  If you are feeling wildly romantic (or just feel like listening to an indie rock legend and drinking beer), then snag your tickets here.   Reid Paley, with whom Francis recorded his recent release Paley & Francis with Jon Tiven here in Nashville, gets things started around 9pm.  You can check out the track “Crescent Moon” from that release below.

East Nashville Underground: Saturday Night Session

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Winter 2013 East Nashville Underground

Yesterday, Mr. Obenschain gave y’all a preview snippet of the Saturday Day Session of the East Nashville Underground Festival. But now it’s time for all the marbles, for the cat’s pajamas, for the win, for the children, for the future, and most importantly sobriety! This is the final countdown. Translation: This final session of the Winter 2013 East Nashville Underground Festival is going to be Epic, possibly more so than the Faith No More song of the same name. Go check it out at the East Room on Gallatin Ave, right by that there Subway. Ok let’s begin:

You’ve got the Western edgy rock of The Golden Spurs hitting all audible cylinders as you cruise down the American interstate of your choice. Check out the album Highway Songs below:

COIN provides the listener with an electronic pop sensibility that features some interesting, song-oriented sound schemes. Check out the Saturdays EP, full of swirly indie party pop, below:

Check out the cut and dry sound of Tesla Rossa’s song “Kinetic” below:

Co-Headliners James Wallace and Naked Light were a pleasant surprise when I saw them at the Mercy Lounge 10th anniversary show at The High Watt. They sparked hints of the Caribbean. Listen to the track “Colored Lights” below.

Co-Headliners Moon Taxi apparently aren’t the jam band I thought they once were. They’ve matured into a band that writes some pretty catchy songs, including “Mercury.” Check it below:

Followed by The Wans. Check out the self-titled EP below:

And finally, to close out the night, DJ That Guy. Sorry DJ That Guy, I couldn’t find your music on the internet. So, don’t be that guy. Send us a link to your music and we’ll put it up here.

Don’t miss this show, man. Still not convinced? Listen what Jared has to say:

Get your wristbands here.