Diamond Thug Lands on Lovejoy Wharf Knar Bedian October 19, 2015ith a name like “Diamond Thug” you wouldn’t expect a cheery crew of skinny South Africans: “People don’t listen to...
Neighborhood Sessions: Ripe Knar Bedian September 22, 2015he deck of the ICA became a dance floor as Ripe pumped infectiously danceable songs and laughter into the air....
Boston Calling Preview Interview: Grey Season Knar Bedian September 21, 2015his is the first time we’ve all hung out together in a while,” admits Jon, lead singer of folky five-piece...
Listen Local: 5 Songs for August Knar Bedian August 28, 2015This August edition of Listen Local features handclaps, lazy surf-rock, smooth jazz solos. Ready? Go. “Television” – You Won’t Most TV’s...
Flashy Soul and a Flaming Red Suit: Emily King Knar Bedian August 11, 2015hortly after opener Jaime Woods finished her set she hopped back onstage – not for an encore (though it would...
Rip-Roaring Good Times: Future Islands Knar Bedian August 10, 2015f you ever need to break your shoes in, call up Bad Rabbits – the Boston-bred band danced their way through...
Raise You Up: Fantastic Negrito Knar Bedian August 5, 2015he band looked more prepared for a dinner party than a concert. With fedoras and suits, one long black dress...
Sometimes Synthetica: Metric Knar Bedian July 15, 2015o doubt Metric is a recognizable name for many (particularly for our Canadian neighbors), but selecting an opening act that’s...
Interview: Happyness Knar Bedian July 6, 2015hat is Happyness? For some, it’s a lo-fi, slacker rock band. For others, it’s quirky lyrics about scalping Arcade Fire’s...
The Waves, The Calm: Low Roar Knar Bedian July 3, 2015Even during their own performance, atmospheric Icelandic act Low Roar had their spotlight stolen away. The night’s true protagonists were...