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Weekly Wrap-Up: 8/18/2014

Samantha Fleishman August 20, 2014

These last two weeks caught the rise, return and explosion of many local acts. If you’re looking for the run-down on Boston’s latest jams, you’ve found yourself in the right place. Current Berklee student Mckenna Flaherty released Speed of Light...

Listen Local: 5 Chill Electronic Tracks You Need To Hear Now

Thanasi Kastritis August 18, 2014

Summer is slowly winding down, which means that soon its back to the books, office, and hustle bustle of life. In order to make the most of the remaining time, here’s a list of 5 chill tracks from Boston musicians that...

Album Review: STL GLD (Moe Pope & The Arcitype) – My Monday Morning Music

Jon Simmons August 13, 2014

There’s a new Pope! In My Monday Morning Music, rapper Moe Pope’s new album, the two-time Boston Music Award winner teams up with multi-instrumentalist and producer The Arcitype to form the duo STL GLD. MMMM delivers a dynamic 18-song mix...

Listen Local: 5 Massachusetts Bands on Exploding in Sound Records

Noah Habeeb August 6, 2014

The radio may claim that guitar rock is dead, but that doesn’t mean the guitar is going down without a fight. Exploding in Sound, a Brooklyn-based label with “roots in Boston,” is leading that fight. Massachusetts locals Speedy Ortiz have...

Weekly Wrap-Up: 8/4/2014

Samantha Fleishman August 5, 2014

Calling all folk-natics and bluegrass feigns: Haas Kowert Tice’s new album You Got This is rich, intense and ready to be streamed from your every device today (and tomorrow when you share it with all your bluegrass-loving friends). In celebration...

Listen Local: 5 Rock Tracks You Need To Hear Now

Evelyn Garrity July 31, 2014

The local rock music scene is teeming with talent and packed with variety: From punk rock to indie and alternative, there is something for everyone. Crank up the volume and check out these five tracks from Boston artists. 1. Hallelujah...

Album Review: REKS & Hazardis Soundz – Eyes Watching God

Jon Simmons July 30, 2014

Mass-native REKS is out with a concept album—pitting good against evil—mediating between God and the Devil. On this highly political album, REKS collaborates with producer Hazardis Soundz who brings his loud, spiny brand of beats into the mix. At times...

Weekly Wrap-Up: 7/28/2014

Samantha Fleishman July 28, 2014

This past weekend was, hands down, plastic cups up (cheers!), the greatest music weekend of the 2014 New England summer. With performances spread across the map, music pulsed from Boston to Newport all weekend long. While folkies bounced to Newport...

Weekly Wrap-Up: 7/21/2014

Samantha Fleishman July 21, 2014

It’s been a while; welcome back to our Weekly Wrap-Up column, your go-to for the latest local music news. Not too many new releases out this week, but there were a number of great performances throughout the city. Here’s the...

Groupmuse: Making Classical Music Young Again

Matthew Crane July 17, 2014

There’s a common perception that classical music is dying among younger generations. It is so many movements removed from the zeitgeist that it has long been relegated to its own bubble outside of “popular” music. Boston-based start-up Groupmuse wants to...