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[VINYL OF THE MONTH] CHEECH – ‘Old Friends’ EP
VINYL OF THE MONTH CHEECH - Old Friends EP Boston, MA WTF Records OLD FRIENDS EP (2017) by CHEECH...
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...
PHOTO GALLERY: Ott Live at The Middle East – Cambridge, MA
Ott. Middle East Downstair | Cambridge, MA 9/18/2015 Earthy, melodic electronic dance music dipped in Jamaican rum and drowning in dub It was a late night at the Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge,...
VINYL OF THE MONTH: Frog “Kind of Blah”
VINYL OF THE MONTH Frog Kind of Blah New York, NY (Audio Antihero Records) “New York through the ages, blended into a fine liquid…” Kind of Blah by Frog If you were asked to distill New York into a...
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...
PREVIEW: Symbiosis Gathering 2015
Symbiosis Gathering, a multifaceted lakeside music and arts event, has announced the complete musical programming for its 10 year Re:Union featuring world renowned electronic and live performers....
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...
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...
Foo Fighters Blast Through Fenway Park, Prove Rock and Roll is Alive and Well
It seems that Dave Grohl’s recent injury—a broken leg—has somehow managed to unleash the floodgates for his full on insane metalhead resurrection and surprisingly, Fenway Park was the perfect...
Quick Recap: Ghostface Killah and Raekwon at Boston’s Paradise Rock Club
When Ghostface Killah and Raekwon took over Boston's Paradise Rock Club this past Friday night, their presence wasn't only intensely felt throughout the venue--it was worshipped. The Only Built 4...