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...
Rainy Monday Blues: The Paper Kites Knar Bedian July 21, 2014With the flickering of the stage lights and a buzz of ambient synth sounds, the five members of The Paper...
Ásgeir: An Obligatory Performance Knar Bedian June 26, 2014Layers of Icelandic music filled a sold-out Great Scott, and the venue was drenched in darkness as Ásgeir and crew...
We’ve Been Nominated for the Boston A-List Knar Bedian June 17, 2014We’re pleased to announce that we’ve been nominated for a Boston A-List award! This marks yet another milestone for our blooming...
Blues-ing in the Red Room: Hozier Knar Bedian May 30, 2014From clean-cropped blonde hair, to half-shaven heads, to white curly ‘dos, it was clear from the crowd Hozier attracted at Café 939 that his...
Local Spotlight: Mikey Dee Knar Bedian May 29, 2014Mikey Dee is quite a legend in the Boston music scene. Then again, anyone who goes to see local bands every...
The Good, The Bad, and the Local: Boston Calling Music Festival (Friday/Saturday) Knar Bedian May 28, 2014Co-written by Jenna Buckle On Friday evening, Boston Calling Music Festival sputtered to a start with singer-songwriter Cass McCombs. The artist’s lack...