Brassy Shenanigans: HONK! Knar Bedian October 7, 2014This weekend, Davis Square will be glittering with golden hues, and not just the maize-colored leaves that signal the coming of fall: Shining brass...
Mad Hops: Grouplove Knar Bedian September 22, 2014merging — no, exploding — out of the bluish fog, Grouplove was greeted with rowdy cheers from the crowd last Sunday. But...
Snap, Crackle, Pop: Sylvan Esso Knar Bedian September 13, 2014After filling the venue with her striking vocals in a stellar opening set, wingless soul-pop fairy Doe Paoro of Brooklyn, New...
A Mobile Guide for September Boston Calling Knar Bedian September 3, 2014Sometimes, there isn’t an app for that. This September’s Boston Calling is one of those times. So, we took it into our...
Local Spotlight: St. Nothing Knar Bedian September 3, 2014That’s how St. Nothing lead singer Marco Lawrence describes the solo-project turned trio. After hearing them headline a Great Scott...
Song Premiere: “I Should Know” by Eric Leva Knar Bedian August 25, 2014rom shy classical pianist to indie pop-rock singer, local act Eric Leva‘s musical development was an unusual one. Perhaps that’s why he...
Sound of Boston Named “Best Local Blog” by WGBH Knar Bedian August 15, 2014Dear Readers, This month marks our one-year anniversary here at Sound of Boston. Just twelve months ago, Jonah and I...
Album Premiere: “Departures” by Jet Black Sunrise Knar Bedian August 4, 2014It’s been a year and a half since Jet Black Sunrise put out their Capture EP, but the Boston-based indie-pop act is back at it....
St. Nothing: Toeing Fantasy and Reality Knar Bedian July 26, 2014I’ve never seen a band put so much effort into a stage setup at Great Scott. It’s certainly not Boston’s most...
Interview: The Kooks Talk “Listen” Knar Bedian July 24, 2014ith four albums released, a hearty reputation established, and many a teenage fangirl amassed, British rock band The Kooks’ fourth album...