Thirty years ago, the annual Boston Music Awards started with a heavy emphasis on rock and pop...
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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...
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...
Up Close and Personal With Diamond Thug at Boston’s Converse Rubber Tracks
Boston’s Converse Rubber Tracks Studio isn’t just another strategic musical landmark from arguably one of the most culturally forward brands in the nation. It subsequently makes for one hell of a...
WATCH New Albert Hammond Jr. Video For “Caught By My Shadow”
On this particular Thursday afternoon, Albert Hammond Jr. is extremely laid back--endearing even. His latest record, Momentary Masters, was released in July and lauded by some of the most revered...
Quick Recap: Death Cab for Cutie Live in Boston
The mordant emotionalism that Ben Gibbard possesses is unlike any other musician of his time. His lyrics are a sharp mix of desire and frustration; raw pain and longing are only eclipsed by leaner...
Lenny Kravitz Dazzles Boston’s Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, Only Grows Finer With Time
They don't quite make them like Lenny Kravitz anymore. One minute, the man grinds acid funk riffs mordantly; the next his velvety croon saturates every inch of his ragged guitar blasting. Kravitz's...
Festival Recap: The Brilliance and Blackness of Afropunk
It’s no surprise that America relishes in black culture but still continues to admonish black bodies. Cultural appropriation—despite its deep rooted historical context—is still a concept that many...
Nick Thomas Opens Up About The Spill Canvas’ 10 Year Anniversary Tour, Reflects On Musical Growth
Nick Thomas knows how to dive deep into the elusive waters of self-deprecating romanticism. In fact, it’s what 2005’s One Fell Swoop is hinged on. The Spill Canvas’ sophomore effort is a delicate...
The Griswolds’ Tim John Talks The Making of Be Impressive
The Griswolds' pulsating debut album, Be Impressive, showcases the Australian natives' ability to be outrageously inventive as well as paint in a number of styles. Tribal rhythms collectively...
Modest Mouse Appear Stranger Than Themselves at Boston’s Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
The peculiarity that surrounds the music Modest Mouse makes is undeniable. Their catalogue contains an array of songs draped in multifaceted bombast, layered melodies, and infusing ominous lyrics....
Quick Recap: Beach Slang at Boston’s Great Scott
Beach Slang proudly bask in their signature rock and roll soundscapes: chiming guitars, striding basslines, and sweeping lyricism make them well worth the listen. Dazzling EPs like “Who Would Ever...
Interpol’s Sam Fogarino Explains There’s ‘No I in Threesome,’ Gears Up for Two-Night Stand in Boston
Turn on the Bright Lights, Interpol’s debut album, was released 13 years ago and rightfully launched the New York based facet into the ever elusive indie stratosphere. It possessed a sort of darkly...