Radio shows and podcasts sometimes fly under the radar—but for listeners, they can be a fixture of musical life and an important way for people to learn about local music. Local online shows include Worst Little Podcast, This Shouldn’t Work and Mix Tapes.... See more
There’s a lot to unpack with local indie-rock band Blackstallion—and this is meant as a compliment. The band is in the midst of an interesting musical evolution that makes it one of Reno’s most distinctive groups. That, and three-quarters of the members a... See more
Gen X night out! 16 throwback shows coming to Reno-Tahoe Rock, alternative, punk, country and more — here are 15 acts for '90s kids heading to the Reno-Tahoe area between now and July. Kurt Vile and the Violators An indie-rocker known for his ace guitar p... See more
This Eastern Nevada music festival is back—in a new locale Lucky fans of national and international indie rock witnessed a killer three-year run of shows in the tiny town of McGill, from 2022 to 2024. Artists such as Blonde Redhead, the Old 97’s, Mercury ... See more
Negative Association is one of the scene’s most intriguing younger bands. It released its first EP, Accidental Chemistry, on April 24, and it’s a perfect sampler of their distinctive musical mix of styles: louder shoegaze rock that also includes straightf... See more