Welcome to Allston Pudding, your online source for music both in Boston and beyond! Allston Pudding is operated and written by fans and musicians to highlight new music and live music from all over. We are supporters of local music, from our hometown to local scenes throughout the world. We hope to support and champion artists who may not receive their proper radio play or publicity, but definitely deserve your attention. Take a read and enjoy!
Please remember: Allston Pudding is a collection of diverse opinions. If you read something on our site that you disagree with, or otherwise feel the need to respond to, please please please reach out to us. We are more than happy to post responses to our articles and keep discussions alive.
Allston Pudding is the winner of 4 “Best Music Blog” awards from the Boston Music Awards (’11, ’12, ’14) and the Boston Phoenix (’11).
Please note: We DO NOT do album/EP reviews.
Contact
Christine Varriale (christine@allstonpudding.com)(@certaintragedy)
Editor-in-Chief, Booking
If you:
- Are interested in joining the editorial staff as a writer
- Please send examples of your work
- Are a local band looking to be put on our Localz Only Mixtapes, play a show with Allston Pudding, or want to have your natal chart explained
- For show preview requests and premieres, please see our managing editors’ contacts below
- **Please send LINKS to your music, not downloads**
Nick Stalford (photo@allstonpudding.com)
Photography Team Leader
If you:
- Are interested in joining the staff as a photographer (please include a link to an online portfolio)
Jarrett Carr (jarrett@allstonpudding.com)
Creative Director
If you:
- Have a question or claim about the design or content of Allston Pudding
- Encounter any technical problems while visiting Allston Pudding
- Like art
Sami Martasian (sami@allstonpudding.com)
Art Director
If you:
- Are interested in joining the art team
Jeremy Stanley (jeremy@allstonpudding.com)
(@JeremyDStanley)
Managing Editor, Staff Writers
If you:
- Have an affinity for corgis
Jackie Swisshelm (jackie@allstonpudding.com)
Managing Editor, Staff and Contributing Writers
If you:
- Have an idea to pitch for our site
Harry Gustafson (harry@allstonpudding.com)
Managing Editor, Staff Writers
If you:
- Have something you want to premiere exclusively through Allston Pudding
- i.e. a song, album, video or EP
- Have a local show you would like to be previewed
Katie Ouellette (katie@allstonpudding.com)
Managing Editor, Staff Writers
If you:
- Have something you want to premiere exclusively through Allston Pudding
- i.e. a song, album, video or EP
- Have a local show you would like to be previewed
Daniel Schiffer (daniel@allstonpudding.com) (@dschiffty)
Co-founder, no longer active, but feel free to tweet @ him
Ellie Molitor
Co-Founder
If you:
- Like Golden Retrievers
Current Staff Writers:
Ben Bonadies
Andrew Bourque
Joey Del Ponte
Allyssa DelVecchio
Mira Kaplan
Nat Marlin
Jose Martinez
Andrew McNally
Dan Moffat
Dillon Riley
Video Team:
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