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Ted’s Diner’s first studio album is an intimate collection of tracks that explore an immediate feeling of camaraderie and community. With multicolored crushed beer cans—one of which, toward the left...

We are in the first full week of February which means resolutions are beginning to wane and the season of love should be in full swing. Because of this, February might be a tough month for some, despite being...

Local artist Cliff Notez brings hip hop to venues that haven't traditionally booked the genre in the past through his Sketchbook series. A packed Atwood's Tavern was treated to new songs from local duo Optic...

Something good DID happen in 2018: these artists gifted us with some heart-lifting, gut-punching, incredible music. From Sidney Gish, who exploded this year, to Anjimile's exploration of the trans experience,...

Still Woozy nails the dance moves, but needs more music.   1/22/19 - The Sinclair On a Tuesday night at The Sinclair, a sold-out crowd trickled in to see Jonathan Something, a three-person band, play the...

If anybody embodies the quote from Almost Famous, “What do you love about music? Everything,” it’s Steve Knecht, the spirited frontman of Boston-based band The Burning Lights. Clad in a black leather...

Each year, we reflect on the local albums we listened to throughout the last 12 months, and collect our favorites. Read below to read the 2018 releases that stood out most to our team:   Aubrey...

Hot off her critically-acclaimed sophomore album Room 25, Chicago rapper Noname charmed the crowd with her shy smile and bubbly instrumentals blended with smart verses. 1/10/19 -...

The Ballroom Thieves deliver emotional performance at the Royale and return to their Boston roots to close out a pivotal year.   12/29/18 - Royale Boston The audience was singing loudly to “Home For The...

New year, new Boston Calling lineup. This year, the festival will see many returns—including Brandi Carlile, Hozier, Janelle Monae, Twenty One Pilots, Christine and the Queens, Tame Impala and more. Aaron...