Come (Sinclair 6/27)
Come may not be the first name that springs to mind in a catalog of notable 90s indie rockers, or Matador Records alums, or Boston-originating bands. Despite cultivating a unique and attention-grabbing sound over the course of four consistently great records, Come never really received their due diligence in the annals of music history.
Giveaway: KahBang Festival (8/8-8/11 – Bangor, Maine)
Dawes (Royale 6/21)
It felt like a coming-out party. Sure, Dawes has been around for a few years, they’re no strangers to Boston, and yeah they’ve played the Royale at least a couple of times before. But since their last visit here in the fall of 2011, they’ve received an extended rock tutorial from the likes of Bob Dylan, John Fogerty and Jackson Browne.







