Innovative Pop At Its Finest: Cashmere Cat Eric Bernsen May 19, 2017Cashmere Cat brought an intoxicating atmosphere to Royale Boston, proving why he is one of pop’s most exciting sound shifters....
Album Review: Salt by Ben Cosgrove Anna Marketti May 15, 2017On “Salt,” Ben Cosgrove explores the relationship between human emotions, like uncertainty and instability, and the natural world through swelling,...
Keyboard Defibrillation: COIN Jon Simmons May 8, 2017 Frontman Chase Lawrence was electrifying. Everyone else—not so much. A synth base droned, the crowd yowled, and lights flickered across a...
Being Pleasured: Sondre Lerche Meaghan O'Brien May 4, 2017Last-minute band changes left Lerche scrambling, but he and his new band put together a frenetic and joyful performance. “I...
Album Review: Ego and The Enemy by M-Dot Eric Bernsen May 2, 2017M-Dot brings a legendary crew of producers together and makes a statement on his latest album ‘Ego and The Enemy’...
Synthy Ladies: Radclyffe Hall, Photocomfort, and Raine Meaghan O'Brien May 1, 2017Despite some snags, Raine, Photocomfort, and Radclyffe Hall gave engaging and dance-worthy performances. Snow was falling on the sidewalks outside...
One Last Boston Show: Chairlift Emily Arntsen May 1, 2017Though they began their penultimate show with a shaky start, Chairlift’s dance moves and packed 20-song set left fans begging the band...
Lost in the Feeling: Vallis Alps Mikey Enwright March 8, 2017The electronic duo make a great first impression at the Rockwell in Somerville, giving the sparkling sounds of their debut...
Laid-Back Rock: Lucy Dacus Knar Bedian March 6, 2017Frontwoman Lucy Dacus toes the line between timid and poised as she tackles guitar riffs and shares her frank commentary....
Making Pop Fun Again: Tancred Kevin Dwyer February 27, 2017Tancred brought enthusiastic power pop to a rapt audience at the Middle East. Tancred’s Jess Abbott lived out a fantasy...
