Album Review: Why The Wild Things Are by Cliff Notez Kristen Sallaberry November 7, 2019Inspired by the book that was banned from classrooms in the 60s because of its compassionate depiction of those society...
Ticket Giveaway: Oompa Record Release (8/10) Kat Muraviyova August 6, 2019In 2016, Oompa hit Boston with her critically acclaimed debut album November 3rd. Almost three years later, she is dropping...
Hipstory Presents: Boston Answering Jared Steinberg June 20, 2019Local music takes a stand at Boston Answering, a one-night hip hop-centric artist showcase for Boston residents and a shot...
EP Review: Clear Vision by Jimmy Lax Kristen Sallaberry March 12, 2019Over blue-toned beats, rapper Jimmy Lax runs a reel of distressing memories that he then shape-shifts into tiny vessels of...
Album Review: November 3rd by Oompa Jared Steinberg August 23, 2018Oompa recalls hip hop’s true spirit on November 3rd with beats you can feel, soul-driven melodies, and skillful wordplay of painfully honest experiences....
Ticket Giveaway: STL GLD (6/30) Kat Muraviyova June 26, 2018STL GLD, a local hip-hop duo consisting of emcee Moe Pope and producer The Arcitype, play Brighton Music Hall this...
Ticket Giveaway: Haasan Barclay, Kyle Bent, Ed Balloon (6/29) Kat Muraviyova June 22, 2017On Thursday, June 29th at 9 PM, Lysten Boston is presenting a concert at Great Scott featuring local hip hop...
Local Spotlight: Latrell James Jon Simmons May 11, 2015welve is the magic number. The number twelve holds a special meaning for Boston rapper Latrell James, even if for...
Beantown Beats: Charmingly Ghetto Jonah Ollman November 19, 2013 With a name like Charmingly Ghetto, it’s hard not to pay attention. The old-school MC from Dorchester, MA lives...
