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Golden Rules the Thumb’s Early Song of the Year Submissions

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Portland’s Golden Rules the Thumb have started 2023 off strong with their new singles “FIsherman’s Ego” and “Oke of an Excellent Grain.”

Tagged Allston, Allston Pudding, Ambient, Boston, golden rules the thumb, Harry Gustafson, indie, Indie Rock, jonas eule, Maine, Portland, post-rock, tyler jackson

What Went Down with Foals at Roadrunner

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Foals is such a cathartic treasure, on album and live. Emily Gardner was on hand for their December show at Roadrunner to take photos.

Tagged Boston, Brighton, emily gardner, Foals, glove, indie, indie dance, Indie Rock, inner wave, new wave, Post-Punk, Roadrunner

Dino Gala Work The Angles On Their Debut EP

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Red hot Allston indie rock quartet Dino Gala cap their biggest year so far by running through the early stuff on this debut EP Diagonal.

Tagged Allston, Allston DIY, Allston Pudding, basement shows, Boston, boston emo, boston indie rock, boston punk, dillon riley, dino gala, DIY, emo, Indie Rock, Massachusetts, Punk Rock

Alvvays Round Out US Run at Roadrunner

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Alvvays rounded off their US tour at Roadrunner in Brighton the other week with support from Slow Pulp. It rocked. So hard. Big surprise.

Tagged alvvays, Boston, Brighton, Greg Wong, indie, Indie Rock, Roadrunner, slow pulp

The Beaches Worth the Wait at Brighton Music Hall

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With support from Paper Lady and Trophy Wife, the Beaches stormed Brighton Music Hall last weekend. Here’s our photos of their set!

Tagged Allston, Boston, Brighton Music Hall, Greg Wong, indie, indie pop, Indie Rock, paper lady, the beaches, trophy wife

Tuxis Giant Break Out Of Isolation

Tuxis Giant Performing at O'Brien's Pub

Stream Boston indie rockers Tuxis Giant’s new EP a day early and read our interview behind how their new lineup shaped it’s alt country inflected sound.

Tagged Allston, Allston Pudding, alt country, Boston, Bummer City Historical Society, dillon riley, Eleanor Elektra, Indie Rock, rock music, slowcore, The Michael Character, tuxis giant

Soccer Mommy Brings Sometimes, Forever to The House of Blues

Soccer Mommy (*Bernie Sanders voice*) stopped by House of Blues the other week with support from Lightning Bug. Check out our photos of the show!

Tagged Boston, Greg Wong, House of Blues, indie, Indie Rock, lightning bug, photo gallery, photo review, photos, soccer mommy, sophie allison

Convinced Friend Make Their Boston Debut

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Stream Providence alt country troupe Convinced Friend’s self-titled debut early before their Boston debut at O’Brien’s Pub.

Tagged Allston, Allston Pudding, alt country, Boston, Convinced Friend, david bazan, dillon riley, gold dust, Indie Rock, jason molina, obriens pub, Oh, Relief Map Records, rock music, Yes

Death Cab for Cutie Can Still Work a Crowd Even Without the Hits

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Death Cab for Cutie are unquestionable fan faves for the mid-2000s alternative indie crowd. Spoiler: they’ve still got it.

Tagged alternative, ben gibbard, Boston, Death Cab, Death Cab for Cutie, Harry Gustafson, indie, Indie Rock, Leader Bank Pavilion, photo gallery, photos, Seattle

Wednesday Crashes The Crystal Ballroom

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We chatted with Asheville, NC twangy shoegaze outfit Wednesday before they hit Somerville’s Crystal Ballroom on Tuesday, September 27th.

Tagged Allston, Allston Pudding, asheville, beach bunny, Boston, country music, crystal ballroom, dead oceans, dino gala, drive by truckers, gigs, Indie Rock, shoegaze, Somerville, superchunk, tickets giveaway, truth club, Wednesday

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