Concert Gallery: Sampa the Great Knar Bedian April 14, 2022“We’re not asking for people to open doors. We’re breaking doors down,” declared Zambian musician Sampa the Great. The audience...
Interview: Joy Crookes Knar Bedian March 31, 2022Joy Crookes is an artist who takes pride in her roots in a very visible way: native Bangladeshi dress and...
Concert Gallery: Clairo Knar Bedian March 6, 2022With her Red Sox cap and a stage decorated like a cozy living room—complete with dimly lit paper lamps, Persian...
Glass Animals: Next Stop, Nostalgia Knar Bedian October 5, 2021Glass Animals invite the crowd to dive headfirst into a tropical pool of indie-pop nostalgia. “Did you know I was...
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...
