More than Meets the Spotify: Current Swell 3/12/15
Current Swell and Will Evans came to Allston last week. Their energetic, folksy performance was not lost on this reviewer.
scribscrubz: Screaming Females, Priests + MORE
First, some context: I’ve been trying to catch Screaming Females in Boston for the last three years.
Back to the Future: The Dodos at BMH (3/1)
The Dodos attempt to move forward by looking backwards. But would it translate to a better live show?
A Night of Death Folk: Murder By Death, O’Death at Paradise (2/27)
It was a grand ol’ night of folk music at The Paradise, or was it?
My Year with Hozier (House of Blues 3/4)
Its not everyday a jaded music blogger is won over by a major label artist, but Hozier’s set at the House of Blues did just that.
Hundred Waters Lights Up The Sinclair (2/28)
Hundred Waters’ show at The Sinclair on Saturday might have adequately simulated the phenomenon of synesthesia.
Ariel Pink: Acid Pop Star (Paradise 2/21)
L.A. provocateur Ariel Pink shined his little light on Boston last Saturday night at The Paradise. Check out our live review and shots from the evening.
Above & Beyond at House of Blues (2/19)
The trance greats take the stage in Boston for a rapturous, beautiful set.
The Districts Bring Youthful Energy (Sinclair 2/12)
There are three types of bands in this world: those who sound good in recordings, those whose charm stems from live performances, and then the real gems – the bands that can do both. The Districts, with their youthful energy and honest charisma, fall into the latter.
Alex G with Teen Suicide and Palehound (Cuisine en Locale 2/6)
Alex G headlined for none other than Teen Suicide, Palehound and Dæphne. If that’s not a dream, I’m not sure what is.