How a Texan violinist found her voice in Massachusetts and the strength to confront some of life's darkest lessons.
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SUPERTEEN: THE SALEM BAND YOU HAVE TO STOP OVERLOOKING
Honor witching season by paying attention to SUPERTEEN, the Salem band who will definitely give you chills.
VICTORIA SHEN: GETTING EXPERIMENTAL IN BOSTON’S STARKEST SPACE
What to expect when the local multimedia artist and musician brings experimental electronics to Boston City Hall this Friday.
SWIRLIES: NEARLY 30 YEARS OF LESSONS WORTH SHARING
The influential shoegaze band looks back on their career and shares advice for the next generation of musicians.
FUZZSTIVAL: ALL THE PSYCH ROCK MUST-SEES
A day-by-day breakdown of psych rock must sees as the local music festival returns for its sixth year.
TOGETHER FEST: HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR DANCE TIME
Boston’s low-key electronic music festival returns bigger and brighter, so we asked several acts to share advice on maximizing your experience there.
DARLINGSIDE: SINGING THEIR WAY INTO FOLK
Their steady rise from a cappella college days to folk festival favorites
BACK TO SCHOOL: MUSIC TIPS FROM LOCAL MUSICIANS
One generation of Boston musicians gives pointers to the next, including tips from Bat House, Sidney Gish, Mmph, Anjimile, and more.
BRANDED AUTHENTIC: THE TIDAL WAVE OF BOSTON HIP-HOP
Why Mark Merren is rounding up the coolest rising rappers for one of the biggest nights in Boston hip-hop.
NECK: MUSICAL MATCHMAKING IN EXPERIMENTAL FOLK
How a platonic blind date led to some of the most beautiful folk music in Boston