PREVIEW: Salem Wolves Album Release Show [O’Briens 5/7]

Some seriously hard hitting rock n’ roll is coming around O’Brien’s from Salem this Sunday.

TRACK PREMIERE: Wedding Camp – “Snacks”

New Hampshire’s Wedding Camp makes fun, scuzzy rock that fuses together catchy pop hooks with distorted guitar and propulsive drums. “Snacks” is the second single off their upcoming EP Clear Fizzy Things, on Dadstache Records.

Boston DJs for ZUMIX

To celebrate their 25th anniversary as an organization and the advent of their FM radio station, 97.9, ZUMIX is hosting Boston DJs for ZUMIX at their headquarters this Friday. The event will feature a silent auction in addition to performances from 20 local DJs as well as other groups from the Boston area.

VIDEO PREMIERE: Side Saddle – “Dog in The Night”

Side Saddle’s Ian McGuinness dons a helmet-like anglerfish covering on his head in the band’s new video for “Dog in The Night.” The band created the video after winning the Silver Sound Showdown 7, working with director Fletcher Wolfe.

PREMIERE: “Mary Ann” – The Promise is Hope

“Mary Ann,” the newest single from husband and wife duo The Promise is Hope is informed by the loss of Eric L’Esperance’s grandmother. This comes as the first single the pair has released since 2015’s Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going.

Compilation Album Feat. Cayetana, Nona, More to Benefit the ACLU

Various artists, such as Laura Stevenson and Lisa Prank, come together to create a covers compilation, “Don’t Stop Now.” All proceeds will benefit the ACLU.

Get In The Holiday Spirit With A Very Allston Christmas, Vol 2

A Very Allston Christmas, Vol 2 will host songs from great local talent. All proceeds from the album will be donated to the Greater Boston Food Bank.

The Sinclair to Host Downbeat Mondays

The Sinclair said they would begin hosting Downbeat Mondays, a concert series featuring Matthew Stubbs & The Antiguas. The psych-rock band will remain in residency at the Sinclair, performing with accompaniment from visual projections to enhance the psychedelic experience.

Boston Music Awards 2016 Nominees

The Boston Music Awards have announced the nominees for 2016, including Allston Pudding for Best Music Blog. Check out all the nominees here.

PREMIERE: “Wire City” – Caskets Filled With Flowers

Relatively new to the Boston scene, Wire City is Caskets Filled With Flowers’ debut LP on Little L Records. With a handful of EPs preceding Wire City, it’s easy to get a taste of their sound: haunting, wandering soprano leads the chunky bass and fuzzy guitar riffs. Wire City offers a swan dive into the emotional abyss that is dream pop.