by Brandon Gorman
Kick off spring the right way with Olivia Management and our Spring Playlist🌻
ZG Smith EP Release Show
The son of a shipwreck diver and underwater archaeologist father, ZG Smith has grown up around the unknown and like his father before him he is about to traverse the unknown with the release of his forthcoming EP ‘Nighttime Animal’.
Due to the mass shutdown of the pandemic, Smith found himself falling back in love with music again. Spending his days hand laying over 1200 bricks to build a patio in his backyard, it gave him opportunity to dive back in to listening to music for enjoyment. These songs, from North African desert blues to EDM all the way ‘90s hip hop, informed the 6 songs that make up the ‘Nighttime Animal’ EP.
In celebration of this release on 23rd February, ZG Smith will be taking the stage at The East Room with support from Julia Cannon and Kiely Connell. We will see Smith play his EP in full, in what will be a night of high intensity and celebration for everyone involved. Get your tickets here.
Listen below for the latest single from the ‘Nighttime Animal’ EP.
OM Artists on "Mix It Up" by Sonofi
This summer, our artists Alex Blue, Hush Kids, and ZG Smith recorded some awesome videos with Sonofi, previously known as Matter Music. Their YouTube show “Mix It Up” combines music and drinking as a way of getting to know some Nashville artists and bartenders. This episode was filmed at Never Never. To quote Sonofi, “Grab your drink of choice, pull up a seat at the bar, and get ready to hear some of your new favorite voices in music.”
Alex Blue - Episode and “Honey Tea” Performance
Hush Kids - Episode and “Wake Up” Performance
ZG Smith - Episode and “Let Me Back In” Performance
New Release From ZG Smith!
By Anna Sampson
ZG Smith is the Los Angeles-born, Nashville-based son of an English professor mother and a shipwreck diver and underwater archaelogist father. For over ten years, he fronted the band Smooth Hound Smith who headlined tours in the US, Europe, and the UK and supported artists like The Chicks, Collective Soul, Trombone Shorty, Jamestown Revival, and many more. Following the release of their third album in 2019 and a month-long European tour in February 2020, the band’s eventual hiatus caused Smith to refocus towards other artistic pursuits.
“I started seeking out music again like I did when I was younger. I realized that I had been so focused on Smooth Hound Smith and had been trying to push the band forward, that I stopped listening to music just for enjoyment. Because of the pandemic, I had time, so I dug a massive hole in my backyard, leveled it off, and laid a patio of over 1,200 bricks, all by hand. It took me about a month. I would just be out there all day in the sun listening to North African desert blues, EDM, ‘90s hip hop, or bizarre, outsider folk music. A lot of that stuff really informed the music I ended up creating months later.”
ZG Smith has released his first solo single, “Let Me Back In,” just last month! Listen to it below!
Watch the official lyric video for Let Me Back In below!
With even more exciting news, ZG Smith is releasing a brand new single tonight! Stay tuned at midnight tonight to be some of the first to hear “Nighttime Animal” (Presave HERE!)
ZG Smith is also playing live shows this month, listed below:
Friday, November 11, 8:00pm at The East Room in Nashville, TN - Roanoke Album Release Party Featuring: ZG Smith and Purser
Thursday, November 17, 8:00pm at The Underdog in Nashville, TN - ZG Smith w/ Megan Elsier
December 1, 9:00pm at The Basement in Nashville, TN - Phillip-Michael Scales w/ ZG Smith
Get your tickets for any of these shows, HERE!
Our 2022 AmericanaFest Showcase Recap
by Juils Cervizzi
Although AmericanaFest has been happening in Nashville for the past 22 years, Olivia Management has hosted an official event for the past three! Last night kicked off the beginning of the festival and showcased almost all of OM’s amazing artists! Let’s take a look at how it went!
Jeremy lister
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Jeremy Lister, from Street Corner Symphony, started us off with a beautiful acoustic set and even took song requests from the audience!
Lauren balthrop
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Next up was Lauren Balthrop! She has toured with notable artists like Sara Bareilles and recorded a record with Olivia Management’s very own record label, Olivia Records. She started off with an acoustic song and followed with two songs on electric!
Madeleine Kelson
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Next was Madeleine Kelson! She performed an amazing set with really cool song concepts. Madeleine has also made a record with Olivia Records!
Derek Webb
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Next was Derek Webb! Derek was extremely open with the audience when sharing the stories behind his songs and powerful lyrics.
Hush Kids
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Next we had both individual and group performances from the members of Hush Kids, Jill Andrews and Peter Groenwald! Both artist’s individual sets were breathtaking and unique. When the powerful duo came together to play, it created an atmosphere that kept the whole audience mesmerized!
ZG Smith
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Next was ZG Smith! He showed off his guitar talents and soothing voice while playing songs featured on his upcoming EP.
The Sewing Club
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Lastly, to finish off the night was The Sewing Club! They gave a chill modern vibe as they played their extremely catchy and emotional songs.