Keeping up the momentum of great music touring through Boston this summer, Snail Mail played a sold out show with opener Bonny Doon at The Sinclair last Sunday in support of their latest full length, Lush, released on Matador Records.
The night before Independence Day, O’Brien’s Pub drew a strong weekday crowd with a four band local lineup consisting of Blue Ray, Pleaser, Banana and Nice Guys.
Touring in celebration of his first full length release, Soil, Serpentwithfeet played Great Scott with Lee Mo in an intimate night of soulful singing that showcased each singer’s unique style.
Last Tuesday, Mal Blum headlined a three act show at Great Scott with opening bands Heavy Pockets and locals Mint Green in a high energy and fan-friendly night.
Last Saturday, two-tone ska band The English Beat played the Sinclair with a lineup featuring the band’s founder and original vocalist, Dave Wakeling, as well as MC and secondary vocalist
King Schascha.
California alt-rockers Night Rights made a big impact with a smaller crowd when they returned to Boston last week to play Brighton Music Hall with opening acts Silent Rival and courtship.
Last Tuesday night, Los Angeles punk four piece Peach Kelli Pop put on an energetic performance at Boston’s Hardcore Stadium to celebrate the release of their new LP and EP, with the help of local openers Thrust Club, Honey Cutt (fka Baby!), and Creaturos.
On the second-to-last show of their spring 2018 tour, co-headliners Smallpools and Great Good Fine OK brought a party to the Paradise Rock Club, both keeping the crowd dancing long into the night.
Last Wednesday, La Luz stopped at ONCE Somerville to celebrate the recent release of their latest album, Floating Features, with Rhode Island punks, GYMSHORTS, and Anna Fox Rochinski (of Quilt).
Last Friday, Japanese Breakfast played the first of two back to back sold out shows at The Sinclair with New York-based LVL UP and Philadelphia-based Radiator Hospital, both of whom joined Japanese Breakfast for both nights.