Frank Turner Writes An Open Love Letter To Boston At The House Of Blues (11/28)
If Frank Turner ran for Mayor of Boston, he would have my vote
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Iron Chic Make Rare Mass. Appearance At Great Scott (11/24)
It was a few days before Thanksgiving and Iron Chic fans, especially those here in Boston, had almost as much to be thankful for as that one turkey that gets pardoned by the president every year.
Kanye Brings Larger Than Life Yeezus Tour To The Garden (TD Garden, 11/17)
By Mark Zurlo Lets start by saying that words can’t do justice to the spectacle that is Kanye West’s Yeezus tour. It would be like trying to describe the “wow” moment you get when you stare up at the top of a skyscraper from the sidewalk below, purchase buy cialis or walk by a […]
Fitz and the Tantrums, Capital Cities (HOB 10/28)
By Mark Zurlo Back when I was growing up, shop bands that sound similar to Fitz and The Tantrums were on the radio all the time. In fact, you couldn’t go anywhere without hearing the classic Motown sounds of the Supremes, the Temptations, the Four Tops, or the Commodores. No, I didn’t grow up in […]
The Myth of the Self Made Band- A Letter from Jeff Meff
After acclaimed Columbia Records artist Cults claimed independent labels were “robbing” bands, we couldn’t help but thinking “what are they talking about?” We checked in with Chicago’s Geronimo! to find out if they were being robbed. We also asked Jeff Meff of fellow Exploding in Sound artist Fat History Month what his thoughts were on the state of independent music…
Cults Says Indie Labels Are Thieves – At Least One Band Disagrees
“Major Label” and “credibility” are two terms that have always had an uncomfortable relationship. It’s rare that an up-and-coming artist signs with a major label…
Support Boston Hassle Fest To Secure Your Tickets And Taco Party
By Mark Zurlo The fifth annual Boston Hassle Fest is fast approaching, and this year’s event features an epic lineup of over 40 local and national acts. The craziness begins on November 8th at the Cambridge Elks Lounge, and will stretch into the early morning hours of November 10th. Boston Hassle is giving you the […]
Biffy Clyro, (Brighton Music Hall 10/2/13)
By Mark Zurlo Photos By Mark Zurlo They say that when your ears ring, pharmacy it means you’ve lost just a little bit of hearing, site and you’ll never get it back again. It sounds like a harsh reality (if it’s true), but it’s something that most music fans have come to accept. After Wednesday […]
The Flaming Lips (Agganis Arena 9/30)
By Jeeyoon Kim and Mark Zurlo The Flaming Lips are well know for their surrealistic and truly psychedelic rock show, advice which often includes a human hamster ball, health a dizzying light display, and a shit load of confetti. This year, the Lips released their thirteenth album, The Terror, a plunge into the darker nooks […]
Arctic Monkeys (Paradise 9/17)
By: Mark Zurlo It’s been almost 7 years since Arctic Monkeys burst onto the scene as one of the most talked about British imports since Oasis. Their 2005 debut “Whatever People Say I Am, discount That’s What I’m Not” became so ubiquitous I remember Urban Outfitters proudly displaying it at the front register alongside the […]