Review & Photos: Solid Sound (6/26-28)
We took the trek out to MassMoca in Western Mass to take in Wilco’s own well-run and curated festival Solid Sound featuring Mac Demarco, Real Estate, Parquet Courts and more.
Sea to Shining Sea: Best Coast (6/12)
Words by Conor McMahon Photos by Crystal Wegner The crisp dreamy vocals and bright lead guitar overlaid a dirty and distorted rhythm section to bring a sound of uninhibited joy to the Paradise Rock Club as Best Coast played into the night. Best Coast came to town with newest album, the dynamic and upbeat California […]
Spoon: Our New Rock Royalty (House of Blues 6/18)
At the House of Blues on Thursday, Spoon continued cementing its legendary status.
REVIEW: Hot Chip at HOB
The UK synthpop group get the HOB grooving.
REVIEW: Shamir at Great Scott (6/11)
The true Shamir “on the regular” is a mix of total happiness and sequin-filled hugs. Oh, and lots of dancing.
REVIEW: Drenge at Great Scott 6/13
On Saturday, the British rock band Drenge headlined a quick bill at Great Scott with openers Made Violent.
An Opera With the Master of Melody: Noel Gallagher (6/6)
Words by Conor McMahon Photos by John McGuiness Noel had been conversing with the fan throughout the night. Well, really the fan, in an excited and intoxicated rabble shouted whatever he could get across during the transitions between songs. Noel being a good natured yet sarcastic Mancunian played along. It turned out the fan was […]
At the Speed of Light: Alvvays at Brighton Music Hall (6/9)
Alvvays warped us backwards and forwards in time at their show in Brighton Music Hall.
Tales from the Epicenter: FIDLAR @ Paradise (5/30)
Words by Conor McMahon Photos by Graham Zinger The older generations refer to it as “doing to mosh”. As in, “Are you going to be doing the mosh tonight?” or “Be careful! Don’t hurt yourself while doing the mosh!” and of course “My daughter talks about doing the mosh with her friends. Should I be […]
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Mysteryland
AP visited the legendary electronic festival and loved it.