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On their debut EP, Boston rapper Billy Dean Thomas expresses unique struggles with a smart, distinctive, and queer voice. In 2015, Billy Dean Thomas rapped over classical guitarist Ben Verdery’s...

Rapper and style icon Billy Dean Thomas uses beats and fashion to bring cultures together for a massive late-night party at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. 3/15/19 - MFA Sneakerheads in rare blue and...

Beautifully harmonized vocals and soft, deliberate instrumentation complement the emotionally charged lyrics of local indie rock band Morningbird. A loud quiet. It’s a full sound, brought about by dissonant...

Through rich harmonies, an impeccable loyalty to the album’s diversity of sounds, and a stellar guitar performance by Ryan Garvey, Alec Hutson and his band managed to successfully cover one of best albums of...

The singer-songwriter showcased his ethereal voice and impressive mastery of electronic production at the House of Blues. Despite an exciting light show, attendees expecting a more intimate atmosphere were...

Metric storms into Boston with new wave rock rhythms, electric energy and poetic lyricism. 2/13/19 - House of Blues After Latin rockers Zoe performed a spirited, artful set reminiscent of an early...

Chicago rap sensation Mick Jenkins gave hip-hop heads at the sold-out Middle East show something heavy but sweet to work with. 1/25/19 - Middle East Wu-Tang and Biggie were playing as low-lying smoke...

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...

Whether on stage or on record, Gang of Youths enthusiastically tackle life’s big questions with a stadium-sized sound and stage presence. 12/12/18 - Brighton Music Hall A few seconds into the final...

On his latest album, Civilization, local artist Sweeps explores time travel with hip-hop as his copilot. Packed with jazz-laced melodic rap beats and sci-fi thematics, local hip-hop producer Sweeps launches...