By: Mark Zurlo It’s been almost 7 years since Arctic Monkeys burst onto the scene as one of the most talked about British imports since Oasis. Their 2005 debut “Whatever People Say I Am, discount That’s What I’m Not” became so ubiquitous I remember Urban Outfitters proudly displaying it at the front register alongside the […]
By Luke Boelitz Photos by Luke Boelitz The Kid Mountain fans were young and I saw more Johhny Cupcakes hats, help terrible haircuts and skate shoes than I care to recount. Knocking the stage with their knees, shop the girlfriend section sang every word and relentlessly eye-fucked the band throughout the set. Everyone seemed stoked […]
Christine Varriale reviews the Screaming Females
By Matthew Shelter Photos by Matthew Shelter Kicking off their first headlining tour of the States, try the sisters HAIM shredded a sold-out crowd down at the Paradise on “Allston Christmas” night. For a group that has yet to release its first full-length album, ed HAIM is already building an ardent following here and all […]
It’s a wonderful day when you can say that you saw all of the bands that you wanted to when going to a festival, if not a magical one because that never happens. NEVER. But the great thing about all of these festivals popping up is that the smaller ones, such as our very own Boston Calling…
Many knew right away that the three friends of Krill had something special with the release of Lucky Leaves this past Spring. But the trio took this summer to really make it come to life…
By Lisa Battiston
The Hunters along with Hunx & His Punx play the Brighton Music Hall on August 23
Gnarlemagne, the Van Burens, and Somerville Symphony Orkestar play the Precinct on August 30th
By Adam Parshall Photos by Adam Parshall All of us involved with the show at Middle East Down in Central Square on August 23 would like to apologize to the world of social media for the amount of posting/ reblogging/hashtagging/promoting/all-around overkill that we partook in during the weeks leading up to the gig…except no, store […]
By Rob Dornenburg Photos by Ben Stas Comeback tours are generally bullshit, a ploy for has-beens and American Idol C-listers to make a few bucks off of nostalgia and a former notoriety. They tend to be gross displays of ego and wholly undeserved. Veteran metal act Baroness, however, has earned its return to stage in spades. […]