Album Review: Fallout by Richie Smith and Zak King Alexis den Boggende September 16, 2019Richie Smith and Zak King use distorted guitars and rolling drums to concoct a fascinating record. A ghostly aura lurks...
Album Review: Stain Your Tongue by Houndsteeth Kristen Sallaberry July 16, 2019Stain Your Tongue, Houndsteeth’s debut album, is a sinuous and sincere exploration of the self. While this 27-minute project deals...
Song Premiere: “2U” by James Burke Kristen Sallaberry April 8, 2019James Burke’s very first album and high school senior project, Raw Tracks, was graded a D. Despite the tough critique,...
Only a Shadow: Circuit des Yeux Charley Ruddell December 10, 2017Circuit Des Yeux, wailing over the pounding drums, had the tenacity and passion of a war general running head first...
Selected Sounds: 6 Shows to Jump Start Your November Matt McCarthy November 4, 2015Want to check out some new bands? Looking for a reason to get out on a dreary November day? Well...
Not Steampunk, SteamCrunk! – Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys Matt McCarthy October 27, 2015Walter Sickert towered over his army and kingdom. A halo of pale plumage encircled a head of gnarled brunette dreadlocks....
Interview: DJ Spooky Jon Simmons September 14, 2015he first ever artist-in-residence at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, DJ Spooky, will be taking his galaxy of...
The Party Program: Refused Matt McCarthy June 25, 2015“Rather be forgotten, than remembered for giving in.” With this definitive lyric, the Swedish band Refused almost predicted their 1998...
Album Review: Streight Angular – Messenger of Love Matt McCarthy March 25, 2015 It’s been four years since Boston duo Streight Angular was nominated for “Best New Band” at the Boston Music...
Listen Local: 5 Massachusetts Bands on Exploding in Sound Records Noah Habeeb August 6, 2014The radio may claim that guitar rock is dead, but that doesn’t mean the guitar is going down without a...