by Casey Walker New Hampshire three-piece Heavy Pockets released the lead single from their second LP today, titled mopeless. This project is the perfect release to energize you on a dog-day summer Monday while you deal with a moderate existental crisis watching summer turn into yet another autumn. Shayla’s vocals cut crystal-clear through heavy instrumental backing on lead […]
by Casey Walker Just like chokers and color block windbreakers, Boston’s own Letters to Cleo is a 90’s gem back on the comeup. After a 17-year hiatus, the band announced this week that they have a new LP coming on September 30th. Following the release, the four-piece plans to embark on a 5-city tour, concluding […]
by Casey Walker In anticipation of their new mixtape Safe Tripz, slated to drop in September, StupidGenius dropped new track “Jodeci Mode” over the weekend. The duo from Lowell has already had a strong year, celebrating success with the release of Gamechangers early this year. Featuring a collaboration with Toronto’s Tory Lanez (“Clean”), the mixtape was well-received and propelled […]
The Julie Ruin delivered a performance that was both nostaligic and completely fresh at The Sinclair in Cambridge on 7/21.
by Casey Walker Over the weekend, Regina Spektor announced her first new project since 2012’s What We Saw from the Cheap Seats. The album, titled Remember Us to Life, will be out on September 30th. Her new single “Bleeding Heart” showcases her distinct airy-but-strong vocals over electronic samples and signature piano turns. The new album features […]
by Casey Walker Your Friends Fest is back for another year of music, healing there art, and all your friends. On Saturday, July 30th, comedians, musicians, and a multitude of vendors take to the multi-room space at ONCE in Somerville for a stacked night of entertainment. The festival was put together by Dug McCormack of […]
by Casey Walker Barry Kramer founded CREEM magazine in 1969, help launching two decades of an influential music publication that ran counterpoint to the mainstream media. Written in the heyday of rock and roll, CREEM was known to offer a comical, brutally honest depiction of the music scene and pulled no punches. “We didn’t put […]
The A$AP Mob prodigy and New Toronto rapper make for a lively double bill.