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MACHINEDRUM @ T.T. THE BEAR’S PLACE

Posted on July 18, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

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DIG THIS: HOT CHIP @ HOUSE OF BLUES

Posted on July 17, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

These days, the United Kingdom mainly trades in SICKK BEATZ. Continue reading →

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ANIMAL HOSPITAL @ O’BRIEN’S PUB

Posted on July 17, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

Hows about Vegan Pressure Gauge Animal Longboard Hospital Kale Paste? Continue reading →

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SOAPBOX: #OCCUPY THE POLLS

Posted on July 13, 2012 by SARAH CADORETTE

Despite the obvious contradiction, it is useful to think of Occupy as a political party, one that is largely defined by class—another characteristic of party affiliation. Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW: GORMAN BECHARD

Posted on July 13, 2012 by HILARY HUGHES

“This is a music doc that breaks every rule about a band that breaks every rule.”

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NEWS TO US: BOSTON: THE NEXT VENICE?

Posted on July 13, 2012 by CAITLIN DANAHY

And not in the tacky, touristy way, either.
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DIG THIS: REBIRTH BRASS BAND @ MIDDLE EAST DOWNSTAIRS

Posted on July 13, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

A traveling affirmation of the continuing strength and character of Louisiana nearly seven years after Katrina. Continue reading →

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DIG THIS: OZOMATLI @ THE PARADISE

Posted on July 13, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

Read: “excellent, heart-on-sleeve musical fusion.” Continue reading →

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ORCA ORCA @ GREAT SCOTT

Posted on July 13, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

Wow. Like, the internet, right? Totally. Continue reading →

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THE BIG FUNK @ DAVIS SQUARE THEATRE

Posted on July 13, 2012 by SEAN CLANCY

(Double-ditto on the brief nudity.) Continue reading →

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JAY BRANNAN: ROB ME BLIND

Posted on July 12, 2012 by SEAN MCCABE

Jay Brannan’s tunes are, at best, nothing you haven’t heard before. Continue reading →

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ICKY BLOSSOMS: ICKY BLOSSOMS

Posted on July 12, 2012 by HILARY HUGHES

Icky Blossoms bring about a self-assured, slightly aloof self-titled debut that incorporates a slew of multi-genred influences and a basic understanding for what makes a song tick. Continue reading →