Album Review: We Lifted Ourself by Thinner Alexis den Boggende April 24, 2019Thinner’s latest LP conjures a haunting and gripping narrative that lures the listener in. Seductive and dangerous chord progressions laced...
EP Review: Rocky Barboa by Billy Dean Thomas Tadhg Larabee April 18, 2019On their debut EP, Boston rapper Billy Dean Thomas expresses unique struggles with a smart, distinctive, and queer voice. In...
Hip-Hop and Haute Couture: Billy Dean Thomas Jared Steinberg April 15, 2019Rapper and style icon Billy Dean Thomas uses beats and fashion to bring cultures together for a massive late-night party...
Home Game: Future Teens, Sidney Gish, and Vundabar at The Paradise Mikey Enwright April 7, 2019Playing to a sold-out Paradise, three local acts bridge the gap between Allston basements and mainstream audiences “This is the...
Album Review: You Freed Me by Morningbird Mario Esquivel April 5, 2019Beautifully harmonized vocals and soft, deliberate instrumentation complement the emotionally charged lyrics of local indie rock band Morningbird. A loud...
Album Review: Nectarine by Funeral Advantage Alexis den Boggende April 2, 2019Beautiful synth-pop infused with electronic and rock melodies creates an edgy, eerily calming mood that is carefully and cleverly curated...
A Tribute to In Rainbows: Alec Hutson David Paradela April 1, 2019Through rich harmonies, an impeccable loyalty to the album’s diversity of sounds, and a stellar guitar performance by Ryan Garvey,...
Concert Gallery: Collectif Medz Bazar Knar Bedian March 28, 2019Genre-bending Collectif Medz Bazar‘s jam band origins came through during their Somerville performance; band members played hot potato with their...
Concert Gallery: The Kooks Tim Briggs March 20, 2019The Kooks played Orpheum Theater on a freezing night this February, but the crowd packed in the seats were fired...
A Forest Fire: James Blake David Paradela March 20, 2019The singer-songwriter showcased his ethereal voice and impressive mastery of electronic production at the House of Blues. Despite an exciting...
