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ON THIS DAY: In 1990, NIRVANA, TAD, THE GITS and CRUNCHBIRD played at the HUB East Ballroom, at the University Of Washington, Seattle. The entrance fee was just $4. LIVE SHOW Photos by Charles Peterson. This is how I’ll remember January 6th
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January 6, 2026 at 11:58 PM
ON THIS DAY: In 1990, NIRVANA, TAD, THE GITS and CRUNCHBIRD played at the HUB East Ballroom, at the University Of Washington, Seattle. The entrance fee was just $4. LIVE SHOW Photos by Charles Peterson. This is how I’ll remember January 6th
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#Nirvana #TAD #TheGits #Crunchbird
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Music Journalist and newly anointed photog, Jason Shrum, shot some shots and penned some words (he actually writes an outline in pen first) about The Criticals with VESUX at Exit/In. A gorgeous show with lots of energy. Give it a read:
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The Criticals Return Home to Nashville - Rock Oracle
The Criticals at this show consisted of Christian Kaplan (drums), Cole Shugart (lead guitar), Augustus Carroll (rhythm guitar), Henry Henson (baritone guitar, keys), Michael Meadows (bass) and Parker ...
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November 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Music Journalist and newly anointed photog, Jason Shrum, shot some shots and penned some words (he actually writes an outline in pen first) about The Criticals with VESUX at Exit/In. A gorgeous show with lots of energy. Give it a read:
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5 years of WNXP, 5 reasons to give! Help us wrap up our fall fundraising sprint and dig into this week’s new releases at 3pm CT on today’s New Music Experience, supported by imogene + willie — then become a member at wnxp.org to snag one of our new thank you gifts.
October 31, 2025 at 7:13 PM
5 years of WNXP, 5 reasons to give! Help us wrap up our fall fundraising sprint and dig into this week’s new releases at 3pm CT on today’s New Music Experience, supported by imogene + willie — then become a member at wnxp.org to snag one of our new thank you gifts.
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Paul McCartney is at The Pinnacle this week, so we're putting together a full McCartney-themed Thematic Static, supported by Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee!
Let us know your favorites in the replies and tune in Thursday at 9am CT to listen: wnxp.org/thematicstatic
Let us know your favorites in the replies and tune in Thursday at 9am CT to listen: wnxp.org/thematicstatic
November 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Paul McCartney is at The Pinnacle this week, so we're putting together a full McCartney-themed Thematic Static, supported by Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee!
Let us know your favorites in the replies and tune in Thursday at 9am CT to listen: wnxp.org/thematicstatic
Let us know your favorites in the replies and tune in Thursday at 9am CT to listen: wnxp.org/thematicstatic
Are you listening to @wnxpnashville.bsky.social ? Are you a member? You should be. Music journalist Jason Shrum writes about why you should give back to the public radio station that gives so much at no charge.
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WNXP Gives So Much. You Should Give Back. - Rock Oracle
To say that WXNP saved my life may be the most honest thing I have ever written, because I was truly starting to feel lost until I discovered these wonderful curators of musicality. I came to the sta...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Are you listening to @wnxpnashville.bsky.social ? Are you a member? You should be. Music journalist Jason Shrum writes about why you should give back to the public radio station that gives so much at no charge.
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Music Journalist Jason Shrum wrote about the latest show from Tyler Childers in Nashville.
“Tyler creates an inviting atmosphere that is all inclusive. He is not divisive or standoffish but rather endearing with a charm and wit that fills the human heart.”
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“Tyler creates an inviting atmosphere that is all inclusive. He is not divisive or standoffish but rather endearing with a charm and wit that fills the human heart.”
READ MORE⏬
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Tyler Childers Brought Us Together - Rock Oracle
When you go see Tyler Childers live you will find out that he is multifaceted. This article is more than just music because Childers is a preacher, a carnival barker, a comedian, a motivational speak...
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October 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Music Journalist Jason Shrum wrote about the latest show from Tyler Childers in Nashville.
“Tyler creates an inviting atmosphere that is all inclusive. He is not divisive or standoffish but rather endearing with a charm and wit that fills the human heart.”
READ MORE⏬
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“Tyler creates an inviting atmosphere that is all inclusive. He is not divisive or standoffish but rather endearing with a charm and wit that fills the human heart.”
READ MORE⏬
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Guitar virtuoso Leilani Kilgore has released her debut album entitled Tell Your Ghost. This nine track project showcases not only her ability to shred the guitar but also her poetic songwriting and producing skills.
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Standout Guitarist Leilani Kilgore Releases Her Debut Album - Rock Oracle
Leilani Kilgore has already been praised by Guitar World magazine for her “killer vibe and chops to back it up.” Kilgore, touted as a “must-see live performer” by Loud Hailer Magazine, has hundreds of...
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October 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Guitar virtuoso Leilani Kilgore has released her debut album entitled Tell Your Ghost. This nine track project showcases not only her ability to shred the guitar but also her poetic songwriting and producing skills.
🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Read the full review: rockoracle.com/standout-gui...
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“As the strobes flickered and the audience swayed, Wet Leg pumped them full of life. There was also a bubble machine that made an appearance a few times during the set. The band was not leaving without giving the crowd everything they dearly wanted. “
-Jason Shrum
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-Jason Shrum
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We Caught Those Fists in Nashville - Rock Oracle
This was the third cultivated show by Rolling Stone Magazine monikered as the Gather No Moss Tour. Fans knew exactly when to clap and clamor back with audio responses provoked by the group. It was as...
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September 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
“As the strobes flickered and the audience swayed, Wet Leg pumped them full of life. There was also a bubble machine that made an appearance a few times during the set. The band was not leaving without giving the crowd everything they dearly wanted. “
-Jason Shrum
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-Jason Shrum
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Grammy nominated songwriter Whitney Phillips is changing the way that music works with her new platform called The Listening Room. Be sure to check out this community forward project that brings a sense of community back to the industry.
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Whitney Phillips is Listening - Rock Oracle
Whitney Phillips is one of those people that sees an opportunity to get back to our roots and build, rather than tear down. Oh, who is Whitney Phillips? Lemme spin the record back for a minute. I m...
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September 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Grammy nominated songwriter Whitney Phillips is changing the way that music works with her new platform called The Listening Room. Be sure to check out this community forward project that brings a sense of community back to the industry.
#musiccommunity
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Limp Bizkit made a song called "Makin' Love To Morgan Wallen"
Limp Bizkit Made A Song Called "Makin' Love To Morgan Wallen"
Look, I don’t know what to tell you. Things happen. We don’t get to control current events. You might not be delighted to learn that Limp Bizkit have released a new song called “Makin’ Love To Morgan ...
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September 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Limp Bizkit made a song called "Makin' Love To Morgan Wallen"
Happy Birthday to singer/songwriter Fiona Apple who turns 48 today. She is not only a brilliant lyricist but has such depth in her delivery. Her vocals are stunning and she should be celebrated. You are a one of a kind gem Fiona. Thank you for you music and your understanding. ❤️❤️❤️
September 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Happy Birthday to singer/songwriter Fiona Apple who turns 48 today. She is not only a brilliant lyricist but has such depth in her delivery. Her vocals are stunning and she should be celebrated. You are a one of a kind gem Fiona. Thank you for you music and your understanding. ❤️❤️❤️
The Nine Inch Nails show in Nashville was so perfect. The band sounded amazing and they struck a chord with our music journalist Jason Shrum. He writes about his personal and emotional ties to the band and how great this show truly was. Read here:
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NIN Peels It Back in Nashville - Rock Oracle
The setlist drew from The Downward Spiral more than any other album, although they played from various records. The group was now gaining momentum with rising fury and ripped one expeditious track aft...
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September 8, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The Nine Inch Nails show in Nashville was so perfect. The band sounded amazing and they struck a chord with our music journalist Jason Shrum. He writes about his personal and emotional ties to the band and how great this show truly was. Read here:
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Music journalist jason shrum had the opportunity to go see The Darkness at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville last night. Are The Darkness one of the best live bands around? Jason seems to think so. READ MORE:
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I Believe in a Thing Called The Darkness - Rock Oracle
My passion for the British rock group began back in 2003 when I first heard the single ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’, off their debut album Permission to Land. Now singer/guitarist Justin Hawkin...
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September 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Music journalist jason shrum had the opportunity to go see The Darkness at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville last night. Are The Darkness one of the best live bands around? Jason seems to think so. READ MORE:
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A new review is up from journalist Jason Shrum and his life at The Blue Room. This time it’s Bully and Jawdropped that tickled his fancy. It’s a great read about not only music but the power it has to heal and make us feel invited. Be sure to check it out:
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Bully Packs A Punch at The Blue Room - Rock Oracle
I was back at The Blue Room again in Nashville to cover the Bully show with Jawdropped supporting on the second evening of a two-show engagement. You know you spend a lot of time at a venue when you ...
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August 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A new review is up from journalist Jason Shrum and his life at The Blue Room. This time it’s Bully and Jawdropped that tickled his fancy. It’s a great read about not only music but the power it has to heal and make us feel invited. Be sure to check it out:
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Another night at The Blue Room in Nashville with Bully and Jawdropped. Alicia embodies all the great female led-hard alternative rockers of the 90’s. If you like Kim Deal, Kathleen Hanna, Courtney Love, Donita Sparks, Kim Gordon, Kat Bjelland, etc. then you’ll love Bully.
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August 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Another night at The Blue Room in Nashville with Bully and Jawdropped. Alicia embodies all the great female led-hard alternative rockers of the 90’s. If you like Kim Deal, Kathleen Hanna, Courtney Love, Donita Sparks, Kim Gordon, Kat Bjelland, etc. then you’ll love Bully.
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Arts Fishing Club was at The Blue Room- @thirdmanrecords.bsky.social last night in Nashville and they melted faces. Our Jason Shrum was there to take notes and snap some pics. Check out his story ⬇️
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Arts Fishing Club Drops Lines in Blue Room Waters - Rock Oracle
Their sound is hard to root down and that’s why I am excited about their future. You can say they are this or that, but their ability to play just about anything is evident in their music. At the co...
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August 23, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Arts Fishing Club was at The Blue Room- @thirdmanrecords.bsky.social last night in Nashville and they melted faces. Our Jason Shrum was there to take notes and snap some pics. Check out his story ⬇️
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Emerging underground band @gentry.blue has a new single coming out. Jason Shrum got an advanced copy of the track which is called ‘The Staggering Expanse of Man’ and it will be available across all streaming platforms on 8/21! Be sure to check it out. Read more at rockoracle.com/the-staggeri...
The Staggering Expanse of Man - Rock Oracle
The song's beginning challenges the impact of our global footprint with its prose. The band is screaming for us to listen and take heed, but our consumption may be drowning those cries out. So, ther...
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August 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Emerging underground band @gentry.blue has a new single coming out. Jason Shrum got an advanced copy of the track which is called ‘The Staggering Expanse of Man’ and it will be available across all streaming platforms on 8/21! Be sure to check it out. Read more at rockoracle.com/the-staggeri...
If you’re a fan of The Weakerthans, a deep dive & beautiful lyrics - then you are gonna love this article by music journalist/comedia/producer Larry Fulford. Larry picks apart the complex musings of the Canadian indie rockers by pulling lines from every song on every album. That’s dedication kids!
The Weakerthans: Left & Leaving, 25th Anniversary - Rock Oracle
If you’ve never heard of The Weakerthans, don’t worry, neither have most people I’ve met for the past twenty-five years. I only found out about them when a buddy of mine loaned me their debut CD, Fall...
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August 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
If you’re a fan of The Weakerthans, a deep dive & beautiful lyrics - then you are gonna love this article by music journalist/comedia/producer Larry Fulford. Larry picks apart the complex musings of the Canadian indie rockers by pulling lines from every song on every album. That’s dedication kids!
Ozzy was a legend. He will always be such. Not only did he give us great music but he was a rockstar in every sense of the term. Our Jason Shrum delves into some of those memorable Ozzy Moments. 🤘😎🤘
#ozzy #ozzyosbourne #blacksabbath
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Top 10 Ozzy Moments - Rock Oracle
Today we mourn the loss of a metal giant and the man known as the Prince of Darkness to his fans. Ozzy Osbourne will be remembered eternally... that I have no doubt about. Ozzy was one of the greatest...
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July 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Ozzy was a legend. He will always be such. Not only did he give us great music but he was a rockstar in every sense of the term. Our Jason Shrum delves into some of those memorable Ozzy Moments. 🤘😎🤘
#ozzy #ozzyosbourne #blacksabbath
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#ozzy #ozzyosbourne #blacksabbath
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner has passed away at age 54. According to news sources, the actor was on a family trip and drowned while swimming. He was best known as “Theo Huxtable” from ‘The Cosby Show’, but he was also a Grammy Award winning poet and talented musician in a jazz band. May he rest in peace ❤️
July 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Malcolm-Jamal Warner has passed away at age 54. According to news sources, the actor was on a family trip and drowned while swimming. He was best known as “Theo Huxtable” from ‘The Cosby Show’, but he was also a Grammy Award winning poet and talented musician in a jazz band. May he rest in peace ❤️
We attended an incredible show built in love, community, unity and sprinkled with soul, funk, blues and rock and roll from days gone by. Music Journalist, Jason Shrum wrote a thingy for Rock Oracle.
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Juke Box Jam II at The Basement East - Rock Oracle
The Basement East in Nashville was transformed into an old juke-joint/ sock hop with soul on Saturday night. The room was electric as people poured in, some donned in 1950's and 60's attire to watch a...
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July 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We attended an incredible show built in love, community, unity and sprinkled with soul, funk, blues and rock and roll from days gone by. Music Journalist, Jason Shrum wrote a thingy for Rock Oracle.
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Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron announced that he is parting ways with the band via Instagram. Whatever is next for Matt is unknown at this time but we wish him well. Thank you for all the joy and kick ass music you have shared with the world. We ❤️ you!
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Matt Cameron is Leaving Pearl Jam - Rock Oracle
After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam. Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for givi...
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July 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron announced that he is parting ways with the band via Instagram. Whatever is next for Matt is unknown at this time but we wish him well. Thank you for all the joy and kick ass music you have shared with the world. We ❤️ you!
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Guitar legend Dann Huff, formerly of the band Giant, has a put out his first solo record. Dann has played with A-List musicians for years & now the Nashvillian has recorded an instrumental album titled When Words Aren’t Enough.
Review by Jason Shrum
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Review by Jason Shrum
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Dann Huff | When Words Aren’t Enough | Album Review - Rock Oracle
I must imagine that putting together a record of this magnitude would be daunting. That is, to say what you want to say in one short playlist, oh, and it’s all instrumental. I am not a guitar player...
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July 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Guitar legend Dann Huff, formerly of the band Giant, has a put out his first solo record. Dann has played with A-List musicians for years & now the Nashvillian has recorded an instrumental album titled When Words Aren’t Enough.
Review by Jason Shrum
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Review by Jason Shrum
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Happy 66th Birthday to Berlin singer Terri Nunn. Music Journalist Brian Furman interviewed the musician/actress and she still takes our breath away.
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Berlin's Terri Nunn - Rock Oracle
Terri Nunn is the voice of the grossly underrated rock band Berlin. She has produced a crazy, large body of work from her time as an actress, to belting the signature song from the Tom Cruise, behemot...
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June 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Happy 66th Birthday to Berlin singer Terri Nunn. Music Journalist Brian Furman interviewed the musician/actress and she still takes our breath away.
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A new movie featuring “The Bear” star Jeremy Allen White as The Boss plus two new box sets on their way for Bruce Springsteen. Our Jason Shrum sums up what the musician is up to.
#brucespringsteen
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Bruce Almighty - Rock Oracle
Springsteen is STILL digging through his back-catalogue and is now talking about a follow-up to the already new box -set. Tracks II is a heap of previously never heard material already, but he says th...
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June 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM
A new movie featuring “The Bear” star Jeremy Allen White as The Boss plus two new box sets on their way for Bruce Springsteen. Our Jason Shrum sums up what the musician is up to.
#brucespringsteen
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