There’s no doubt in my mind that Sharon Van Etten—blowing through tour dates alongside Shearwater like nobody’s business—is a super-talented songstress who promises a just as equally amazing live show. But in no way was I prepared for the crazy direction our interview turned … Continue reading
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DEFEND YOURSELF!: SHARON VAN ETTEN
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THE MORNING AFTER: (LONG) WEEKEND HANGOVER EDITION, 2.17.12-2.20.12
Anyone who knows me knows that my idea of a good weekend is anything involving dancing and drinking on an empty stomach. Fortunately for me, DigBoston allows me to do both of those things and usually at the same time. Continue reading
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PARENTHETICAL GIRLS: PRIVILEGE PT. IV
A deep widescreen ambience accented by brevity. Continue reading
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DJ SAUCY LADY: SISTER SOUL
“I go to a lot of parties and just want some good dance music, something house-y. And [disco] is that—what else do you need besides good drums and great bass?” Continue reading
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PROFILE: MOUFY
When it comes to rappers hailing from Boston, no one seems to be as lyrically volatile as Moufy, the Roxbury prodigy with a charismatic aura and a posse that runs just as deep. Continue reading
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WALTER SICKERT AND THE ARMY OF BROKEN TOYS
“As far as New Year’s Eve: no spoilers. However, it will be a hyper culmination of the year’s most decadent exploits … This could be the last New Year’s Eve ever.” Continue reading
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COMMON: THE DREAMER, THE BELIEVER
On his latest effort, Common emphatically embodies the barebones of hip-hop. Continue reading
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GARY CLARK JR.: BRIGHT LIGHTS EP
To classify the Bright Lights EP as a mere blues record would be an insult to the auditory bruising Clark’s rapturous voice effortlessly inflicts on totally enthralled listeners. The sultry Texas-based guitarist isn’t just redefining the genre—he’s rubbing it raw with soulful melodies and one hell of an attitude. Continue reading
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REPORTING LIVE: WATCH THE THRONE
I got no patience,
and I hate waitin’ …
Hoe get yo’ a$$ in and let’s RI-I-I-I-I-IDE. Check em out now … Continue reading
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DEFEND YOURSELF!: WE WERE PROMISED JETPACKS
Part of being a freelance writer often means putting your fiscal worth out there for everyone to see. There’s no way in hell I could afford to make an international call to interview WWPJ. But somehow guitarist Michael Palmer made magic happen. Continue reading
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