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Groupmuse: Making Classical Music Young Again

Matthew Crane
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...

Listen Local: 5 Electronic Tracks You Need To Hear Now

Thanasi Kastritis
From late-night driving to couch-sprawled chilling, here’s a selection of 5 tracks from Boston artists you should check out today. 1. COMMANDAH PANDA – WAVES (Original Mix) This chill, hypnotizing downtempo trap record is perfect for unwinding after a long day at...
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Weekly Wrap-Up: 6/10/14

Joycelyn Chen
The beginning of June was a time of exciting new releases from local bands: Boston’s very own indie rock band Rich People Food recently released their new EP, titled Native Tongue. It features a great mix of tracks, with songs like “Run Riot Run”...

Weekly Wrap-Up: 6/2/14

Joycelyn Chen
These past two weekends have been very exciting for local acts. Boston bands Karmin, Aer, and Timeflies performed alongside big names like J Lo and Calvin Harris last Saturday for the KISS-108 Concert. Boston-bred Tigerman Woah! and Magic Man were...

Weekly Wrap-Up: 4/28/14

Joycelyn Chen
Last week, Boston rapper Steels the Great released a brand new music video for his track “Blow”. Take a listen to the rapper’s distinct voice and catchy beats! After 23 years, legendary rock band The Pixies released their new album Indie...

A Guide to Record Store Day 2014 in Boston

Jenna Buckle
‘Tis the season… for records. If we can have national holidays for ice cream and hugging cats, why can’t vinyl have a holiday too? Seven years ago, the record store community banded together to make it happen. Now, on the...

Weekly Wrap-Up: 4/14/14

Joycelyn Chen
Berklee College of Music alum Betty Who just dropped her Slow Dancing EP  last week and everybody has been raving about her catchy synth-pop tunes. In just one week, she was been interviewed and featured on everything from Billboard and Ok! Magazine  to...

Weekly Wrap-Up: 4/7/14

Joycelyn Chen
If you regularly take the MBTA, then you probably have spotted a bear jamming out on its keytar, performing for passerbys as they wait their train.  Since his first performance, the T’s Keytar Bear has become quite the local celebrity...