When COVID darkened our stages and disrupted groups all over Boston, including an untold number of bands, it seemed one of the most viable options to keep music going was to retreat to the bedroom and focus on solo projects. That’s what Greg Marquis of the Boston post-hardcore outfit Actor Observer has done with the fantastic indie-folk outfit he calls Marquis Lavoie.
This week marks the one year anniversary of the last gig I saw in person, and I wanted to share this unpublished review of Dublin post-punk rockers The Murder Capital playing their US debut show at Once Ballroom on March 11th, 2020.
The Allston Pudding staff runs through their favorite non-local picks of the year like HAIM, Phoebe Bridgers, Rina Sawayama, and more. Happy listening!
Read through our picks for best local albums of 2020 from breakthroughs like Anjimile’s Giver Taker to locally-loved favorites like Kira McSpice.
We sat down for a chat with Raavi & the Houseplants to discuss all things “sticky,” including their latest single, as well as house shows that resembled Jell-O.
Adrian Aiello (Air Traffic Controller, Bronze Radio Return) is premiering his debut single “Calculated” and we’re here for it.
“The Admiral” is a 22-year-old genre-bending producer from London who is releasing his debut album “Vol.1.”
Motel Black have used their time in quarantine to hone their studio sound, resulting in new singles like “Evening Standard.”
Boston’s indie-pop outfit Air Traffic Controller finished their latest single “Sometimes” at home due to quarantine restrictions. Listen here!
New Jersey’s The Happy Fits talked to us about their new album “What Could Be Better,” dishing info on gardening dads, soccer, and crafting vocal harmonies.