Oxnard, the third studio album from R&B auteur Anderson .Paak, possesses the reassuring...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Toro Y Moi Stuns at Boston’s Royale
This past Friday night proved to be a remarkable one for synth-pop staple Toro Y Moi. His most...
PHOTO GALLERY: The Neighbourhood at Boston’s House of Blues
This past Tuesday (October 2nd), Newbury Park natives The Neighbourhood took to Boston's House of...
LIVE REVIEW: Arcade Fire Come Alive At Boston’s Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
The debut album from Canadian facet Arcade Fire, Funeral, was released 14 years ago and instantly became a classic. Prismatic harmonies and wildly outfitted vocal arrangements pushed the band to the...
Show Preview: Artist Ashwin Shenoy Opens Up About His Many Creative Pursuits
Ashwin Shenoy recently selected the moniker Xenai to help categorize his creative work. The Boston based musician boasts an impressive resume that includes producer, composer, engineer, singer, and...
PHOTO GALLERY: Kid Koala Brings Vinyl Vaudeville Tour To Boston
Kid Koala, the esteemed DJ, producer and award-winning graphic novelist, has transformed his storytelling proclivities into some of the most memorable shows the world has ever seen. This past...
LIVE REVIEW: Hawthorne Heights Leave Inhibitions Behind At Boston’s Brighton Music Hall
Hawthorne Heights' debut album, The Silence In Black and White, was released 14 years ago and served as the prototype for alternative records that also came out during that era. It was infused with...
THE USED On Celebrating The Human Element During The Recording Process
The Canyon, the seventh incendiary and politically charged album from The Used, displays the growth of a band that was once steeped in demons and self-deprecation, yet one that continues to use...
2017 Boston Music Awards Preview: 5 Nominees Discuss Diversity At This Year’s Ceremony
Thirty years ago, the annual Boston Music Awards started with a heavy emphasis on rock and pop music. Over the years, it has expanded to include artists in other genres. This year, several key...
4 Reasons Why A3C Festival and Conference Is The Must Attend Music Event For Urban Artists
A3C (All 3 Coasts) Festival and Conference, which was founded in 2005 and takes place annually in Atlanta in just one week (October 4-8) , isn't your typical hip hop gathering. It is an innovative...
LIVE REVIEW: Everclear bask in the ‘afterglow’ at Boston’s House of Blues
As Everclear feasted their eyes on an enthusiastic Boston crowd this past Wednesday at House of Blues, their energy—which came off as slightly offputting—was unexpectedly wondrous. This tour, one...
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[PHOTO GALLERY] Berklee College of Music Presents ‘Black Music Matters’
This past Thursday night marked a momentous occasion for Berklee College of Music; their annual Africana Studies Black Music Matters concert series turned 10. In 2007, it was launched to highlight...
Underoath’s Aaron Gillespie Bares All On ‘Out of The Badlands’
If you ask any artist about the pain that comes with passion, they will tell you that true creative introspection goes hand in hand with sacrifice. For Underoath frontman Aaron Gillespie, that...