One Last Boston Show: Chairlift
Though they began their penultimate show with a shaky start, Chairlift's dance moves and packed 20-song set left fans begging the band not to break up. 4/20/2017 – Brighton Music Hall Judging by...
Lost in the Feeling: Vallis Alps
The electronic duo make a great first impression at the Rockwell in Somerville, giving the sparkling sounds of their debut EP a warm, human touch. 2/24/17 - The Rockewell After their debut EP caught the...
Laid-Back Rock: Lucy Dacus
Frontwoman Lucy Dacus toes the line between timid and poised as she tackles guitar riffs and shares her frank commentary. 2/8/17 - The Sinclair A small red lipstick smile escaped as Lucy Dacus looked down...
Making Pop Fun Again: Tancred
Tancred brought enthusiastic power pop to a rapt audience at the Middle East. 2/15/17 - Middle East Upstairs Tancred’s Jess Abbott lived out a fantasy last Wednesday at the Middle East Upstairs: finally...
It’s Good To Be Back: Tokyo Police Club
While new songs fell flat, Tokyo Police Club's classic material is still captivating ten years later. 1/25/17 – The Sinclair Instead of focusing on their 2016 EP, Melon Collie and the Infinite...
ISG Rising: Julia Easterlin, Knower, and Safiyyah Johnson
RISE captures an unexpecting audience with electronics and soul. 12/08/2016 - Isabella Stewart Gardner Cancellations and scheduling conflicts are inevitable, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner’s venerate...
Gather ‘Round: Dietrich Strause
In a dark, intimate setting, Dietrich Strause reached deep within himself to captivate an audience. 12/17/2016 - The Lizard Lounge Dietrich Strause plays the kind of music that got its start around...
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Getting Better: Twin Peaks
12/7/16 - The Sinclair It isn’t every night that a warning sign is affixed to the Sinclair door: “No crowdsurfing or moshing.” Nor are there usually teenage girls in Jackson Browne shirts in the crowd...
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Setting Pop’s Precedent: MØ
12/02/16 - Paradise Dark banners emblazoned with “MØ MØ MØ” were draped in front of the Paradise’s signature red velvet backdrop. The predominantly young audience spread towards the farthest edges...
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Hand Me My Guitar: James Vincent McMorrow
11/11/16 - Paradise Rock Club James Vincent McMorrow’s latest album, We Move, takes a turn towards an electronic-tinged synth-driven sound that many folk artists have employed lately, including fellow...