by Shamel Anderson
Published on: May 29, 2025

Creatives like Audrey Claire represent Nashville, a city with an artistic palette that's broadened. She exemplifies an influx of musicians who absorb multiple genres into their artistry to create something distinct. In recent years, Nashville has seen a remarkable rise in the alternative and indie music scene, thanks to Nashville's Alt-Fest. Known as an "Y'allternative" artist, Jackson Kai perfectly captures a hybrid of country roots mixed with indie and alternative sounds. Events and hang sessions like these happening at Gunk House help alternative and indie music stake their place in the fabric of Nashville's iconic music scene.
Mikki Brayboy: The Shredder
Within a short period, Mikki Brayboy has established herself as a name synonymous with Nashville's music. These are the many enriching experiences Mikki has had in her music career, working with some of the finest in Nashville. Such collaborations really push her beyond the limits of her creativity and merge her talents with those of others who show equal talent. Be it up-and-coming or established artists, Kenny Sharp, BellOnBass, Bennet LeMaster, Mason, S3pt3mb3r, the aforementioned Audrey Claire and Jackson Kai.