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INTERVIEW: Lou Barlow

We talked to Lou about the ukulele, Massachusetts, and his personal process.

Tagged Lou Barlow, Sebadoh

INTERVIEW: Dan Goldin of Exploding in Sound

On the brink of a big season for new releases, we chatted with Exploding in Sound label founder Dan Goldin about how far EIS has come, the strains of surviving as an “artist-first” operation and more.

Tagged Alyssa Alarcon, Dan Goldin, exploding in sound, Exploding in Sound Records, karen muller

COLUMN: Father & Son Review Co. – Van Halen

This week, we look at Dad’s all time favorite song, bleeding ears, and what to do when Van Halen plays at someone’s funeral.

Tagged father and son review co., jump, Tim Gagnon, Van Halen

INTERVIEW: Mystery Skulls

We chat with the man behind the grooves, Luis Dubuc, ahead of his show at Brighton Music Hall.

Tagged Brandy, Mystery Skulls, Nile Rodgers

Hayden Karnitz Makes His Picks For Exploding In Sound’s “Thank You” Weekend

Here’s what EIS super fan Hayden Karnitz has to say about this weekend’s big lineup of shows at Sinclair, O’Brien’s, and Great Scott

Tagged Exploding in Sound Records, Hayden Karnitz

INTERVIEW: All Dogs

Maryn Jones discusses Billie Joe Armstrong, music therapy, and “the jerk” that is life.

Tagged All Dogs, Allston, Billie Joe Armstrong, Boston, Columbus, Fucko, Green Day, International Superhits!, Kicking Every Day, Lauren Moquin, O'Briens, Save Ends, The Lemonheads, The Sidekicks

Area Bands, Managers Confront Pay-To-Play Tactics

Last week, Andrew W.K. played a sold-out show at Cuisine En Locale while controversy swirled about tactics promoters use for up-and-coming area bands.

Tagged andrew w.k., Pay to play

PREMIERE: Nice Guys “Beerflip”

Nice Guys premiere “Beerflip” to start off their tour

Tagged andrew gibson, Beer Flip, gnar tapes, Nice Guys, WSM

All of Your Favorite Bands Love Exploding In Sound

It turns out all of the bands on the EIS roster love the label just as much as we do

Tagged Big Ups, Bunny's A Swine, EIS, exploding in sound, Gnarwhal, Great Deceivers, Kal Marks, Krill, Lady Bones, leapling, Louis Roe, LVL UP, Mark Zurlo, palehound, Pile, Stove, Swings, Vundabara, Washer

Boston Scene Party Showcase

Boston Scene Party is bringing you three days of music at three different venues with over 12 artists. Check it out~

Tagged Boston Scene Party, Charlie's Kitchen, Firebrand Saints, Local, O'Briens, showcase

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