Allston Pudding’s Staff Picks of 2024

We all picked our favorite non-local music from the past year. Albums, songs, gigs, and then everyone makes up a category of their own.

Cakeswagg on Queen Latifah, Boston Hip-Hop & Drinking Celsius

Cakeswagg

Ahead of Boston Calling this weekend, we chatted with Cakeswagg about their new single “Bad Bitch Link Up”, playing Baby Jesus and turning up, responsibly.

Divine Sweater on 80s Workouts, Bullies and Keeping it Cool

We caught up with local favorites Divine Sweater about bullies, 80s workouts and their new music video for “What if They Find Me Out?”, out now!

Allston Pudding’s Best Albums of 2018 [50-21]

We count down 50-21 of our favorite albums of the year, as always including some of the best national acts alongside our local favorites.

Allston Pudding’s Favorite Albums of 2017 [20-1]

We wrap up our favorite albums of 2017 with reflections on our top 20 albums. Spoiler alert: SZA.

Allston Pudding’s Favorite Albums of 2016 [50-21]

Read through the first part of our favorite albums of the year where we reflect on local and national releases from 2016.

Allston Pudding’s Favorite Albums of 2015 [25-1]

We’ve reached the second half of our favorite albums of 2015. Read up on why we think they are the best :))))))