There’s a photo of Ashly Badgett with a fat lip on Bashly’s Facebook page. It is proudly captioned with “Got hit in the face with one of Local Natives drumsticks.”

This general badassery of founder Badgett is one of the reasons Bashly was voted Artist of the Month by Deli readers this past summer. Numerous live shows around Nashville and a free EP has not hurt either. They are preparing for a blowout show at The Rutledge this Thursday before their focus is devoted to a full-length album. Kick the Robot, That’s My Kid and Keeps round out the bill, all for 5 bones.

“Fountains” was picked up by Lightning 100’s rotation; expect more of the same compelling vocals and dreamy soundscapes from their upcoming album. Their EP “Not Alone” is available for free here: https://noisetrade.com/bashlymusic/not-alone -Terra James-Jura

Congratulations to Bashly and Sol Cat for being our two winners of The Deli Nashville’s Artist(s) of the month poll. Yes, both bands had voters passionate enough to split the results. Rather than have the bands duke it out in a battle royale on the train tracks behind Cannery Row, we decided to declare two victors for the month of August.

So say you’re not the voting type and this is the first time you’ve heard of Bashly? Head over here https://noisetrade.com/bashlymusic/not-alone to download their free EP “Not Alone” and listen to the dream-pop-slash-soul that had fans clamoring to vote. Then go catch them at Belmont’s Battle of the Bands on McWhorter Lawn this Friday, August 23rd, or wait until August 30th for their show at Rocketown (if your college days are long over.)

Voted for Sol Cat and yet do not possess their album? Visit http://solcat.bandcamp.com/album/sol-cat and put $9 of your beer money towards their self-titled full length. Sol Cat has been blowing minds and grooving the Nashville scene since 2012, so it is high time they were added into your rotation. Keep up with their latest news and shows here: https://www.facebook.com/solcatband

Thanks to all that voted, and to all the nominated artists. If this happens again, there will be a 'sudden death' protocol.  Stay tuned for a new poll coming soon!          -Terra James-Jura

Ashly Badgett of Bashly (get it?) has a gorgeous voice that is probably powerful enough to rattle rafters. However, what makes listening to Bashly’s spring EP “Not Alone” so interesting is the restraint in the vocals. Badgett sounds similar to Adele with an avant-garde edge, and she provides an anchor to the EP’s dreamy, languid collection of songs. The band is working on a full length to be released this winter, and will be performing at The End August 11th. - Terra James-Jura