AP’s Local Faves of 2019
Oh yeah that did come out this year… We’re looking back at our 25 favorite local releases this year from Palehound and Pile to Red Shaydez and Lily Rayne.
Brandie Blaze: This Late Bloomer Is Worth the Wait
Boston rapper Brandie Blaze’s sophomore album “Late Bloomer” showcases not only Artez’s confidence, but her vulnerability.
Submit to the Localz Only Holiday Mixtape 2019!
We’ve teamed up with Disposable America & friends to put together this year’s installment of A Very Allston Christmas. Submit your holiday song to the mix!
November Tarotscope: Judgement
Staff writer Catherine Conley is here with your November Tarotscope and a playlist to get you through the highs and (mostly) lows of Mercury retrograde.
INTERVIEW: Julia Jacklin Explores Honest, Artistic Vision
Julia Jacklin returns, taking over Somerville Theater with her dreamy folk/pop tunes. We talk music video visuals and redeeming herself to Boston audiences.
INTERVIEW: Rachael & Vilray Are Bringing Big Band Back
We interviewed jazz genius Vilray about returning to music and teaming up with Rachael Price on the duo’s new album. They play Somerville Theater on 11/9.
Song Premiere: Tory Silver’s New Single “A While Now”
By Katie Ouellette Photo by Gaby Choiniere This time last year, Allston Pudding premiered Tory Silver’s EP Pepper. The singer-songwriter composed the songs by herself on guitar, and she played the release show with a backup band on bass, drums—and for the first time—a keyboard player. (“That was so flipping cool,” Silver said in our […]
Premiere: Lord Felix Releases New EP ‘Infrared’
Lord Felix is back with the ‘Infrared’ EP. With three projects previously released this year, it’s almost like the Brockton-based rapper never really left.
IDLES and Preoccupations Bring Punk Politics to Royale Boston
British hardcore punks IDLES bring play a sold out show at Royale Boston alongside Canadian post-punks Preoccupations.
The Rilla Force Party Is Always Moving
Rilla Force has been making music for over a decade, but his sound is always evolving. His new album “Fiesta” is the love story of where his music has been and where it’s going to go.