A Musician’s Guide to Black Music History and Anti-Racism Resources Knar Bedian June 19, 2021“Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory and variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African-American...
Premiere: “Take Up Space” by Katie Lynne Knar Bedian May 24, 2021Despite being soothing in sound, memories and mistakes tear at Katie Lynne’s sense of self in “Take Up Space,” which...
Premiere: Since My Baby Said Goodbye by Mallika Vie Knar Bedian May 8, 2020Local soul singer-songwriter Mallika Vie turns back the clock with a two-song soul EP that pulls inspiration from the likes...
Concert Gallery: Devon Gilfillian Knar Bedian February 4, 2020At times, moments of gritty blues rock reminiscent of Gary Clark Jr. or the Black Keys. At others, buttery smooth...
Boston Calling 2020 Lineup Announced Knar Bedian January 28, 2020This year’s Boston Calling will welcome returning acts like Run The Jewels, The 1975, Jason Isbell, PUP, Sharon Van Etten,...
Local Spotlight: Optic Bloom Knar Bedian January 20, 2020Recently nominated for “New Artist of the Year” at Boston Music Awards, local duo Optic Bloom reveals how their personal...
Interview: Benee Knar Bedian October 14, 2019New Zealand’s Benee (formerly Bene) went from making pizzas (which she apparently wasn’t very good at) to an indie-pop career...
Selected Sounds: 7 Concerts to Catch this October Knar Bedian October 4, 2019The changing leaves, the crisp autumn air, the pumpkin spice something or other… we all know it’s fall. Let’s just...
Concert Gallery: Brittany Howard at House of Blues Knar Bedian October 3, 2019“How could you call me your babe?” Brittany Howard (of Alabama Shakes, Bermuda Triangle, Thunderbitch) was full of swagger as...
Concert Gallery: Bastille and Joywave Knar Bedian September 21, 2019Joywave’s candid and confident set was followed by Bastille’s Dan Smith bouncing his way across the sprawling stage....
