Hanni el Khatib and Bass Drum of Death (Middle East Downstairs 10/9)
Looking at the lineup of Bass Drum of Death and Hanni el Khatib, some could be a little confused at the pairing. The crowd sure was…
Goblin (Sinclair 10/9)
Though Goblin are undoubtedly most famous for their iconic soundtrack work, it would be a disservice to the band to pigeonhole them as straightforward film-scorers…
Earl Sweatshirt (The Sinclair 10/6)
By Bianca Rullo It’s been about two years since Tumblr posts and Youtube comment sections alike were plagued with the phrase “Free Earl” and a lot has changed since then – Most notably, the release of the rapper’s debut album Doris and the announcement of his first solo tour, which kicked off at The Sinclair […]
Surfer Blood (BMH 10/7)
I’m not the biggest fan of Ultra (an electronic music festival that’s been calling Miami home since 1999) but without it, Surfer Blood may never have existed – so that’s a gold star in my book.
Cyril Hahn (Great Scott 10/6)
We’ve reached an era when a rainbow of underground music cultures are right at our fingertips; we can track the progress of a talented DJ with the click of a button, enjoy a brand new, full-length DJ set while we do work on our computers, and get to know artists whom we otherwise would never encounter outside the walls of some impossibly cool basement or club.
Biffy Clyro, (Brighton Music Hall 10/2/13)
By Mark Zurlo Photos By Mark Zurlo They say that when your ears ring, pharmacy it means you’ve lost just a little bit of hearing, site and you’ll never get it back again. It sounds like a harsh reality (if it’s true), but it’s something that most music fans have come to accept. After Wednesday […]
The Flaming Lips (Agganis Arena 9/30)
By Jeeyoon Kim and Mark Zurlo The Flaming Lips are well know for their surrealistic and truly psychedelic rock show, advice which often includes a human hamster ball, health a dizzying light display, and a shit load of confetti. This year, the Lips released their thirteenth album, The Terror, a plunge into the darker nooks […]
Bill Callahan, Lonnie Holley (The Sinclair 10/5)
I don’t know where Bill Callahan’s mind wanders when he sings, but I do know that if there is one person who could start a fire by glaring at some sticks, it’s him.
Wavves, King Tuff, Jacuzzi Boys (The Sinclair 10/1)
As I approached the Sinclair Tuesday night, the line to enter spilled down the venue’s front steps, curving around the bend and down into an adjacent alley.
Two Door Cinema Club (Royale 10/5/13)
Northern Irish band Two Door Cinema Club quickly rose to indie rock glory from the debut of their album Tourist History in 2010, and their first show out of two weekend nights at the Royale (followed by a special dj-set dance party which this unfortunately underage writer could not attend) sealed their claim to fame.