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BENT SHAPES, LAME DRIVERS, WOOLEN MEN + HALFSOUR @ O’BRIEN’S

Posted on May 17, 2013 by DIG STAFF

Hard as it is to resist, we’re going to sidestep the obvious “bent out of shape” pun here. Continue reading →

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LOCAL PICK: ALOUD @ T.T. THE BEAR’S PLACE

Posted on May 14, 2013 by DIG STAFF

They’re working on growing their family and you’re invited to witness the magic. Continue reading →

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BAD RABBITS: AMERICAN LOVE

Posted on May 14, 2013 by DAVID MANDAGLIO

The album is strong, perfectly mixing R&B lyrics, Sly Stone-type vocals, and super funky instrumentals. Continue reading →

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COMMUNITY FORUM: WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER

Posted on May 8, 2013 by JOE GRAFTON

Together was created, in many ways, to unite. Unite people, unite communities, unite genres … to unite Boston and beyond. Continue reading →

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DEAR READER: TOGETHER 2013: MORE THAN JUST A MUSIC FESTIVAL

Posted on May 8, 2013 by LAUREN METTER

Together Festival is more than just a music fest to me. I have been to my share of music festivals, but every year,

this festival changes my life.

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HELLA NEWSWORTHY: BLOODSHOT RECORDS SIGNS BARRENCE WHITFIELD & THE SAVAGES

Posted on May 6, 2013 by CADY DRELL

Some of Boston’s finest join the ranks at Bloodshot. Continue reading →

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LOCAL PICK: PARKS, OLD ABRAM BROWN + RUBY ROSE FOX @ T.T. THE BEAR’S

Posted on May 2, 2013 by DIG STAFF

Doesn’t it feel better to change out of those stinky pajamas? Continue reading →

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MEDIA FARM: NO PRESENCE, NO ACCESS, NO INSIGHT

Posted on May 1, 2013 by DAN SCHNEIDER

In days of yore, they were called beat reporters. The only local publications which still have these as regular features of City Hall and the State House are the Globe and the Herald—but even Boston’s biggies have reduced their presence in the over the last two decades. Continue reading →

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STRICTLY LOCAL: PRETTY & NICE

Posted on April 29, 2013 by CANDACE MCDUFFIE

Lyrically, the trio can stretch from mind-reeling ambiguity to harrowing specifics effortlessly, among waves of harmony and fuzzed-out guitar. Continue reading →

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REVIEW: ZINSKY THE OBSCURE BY ILAN MOCHARI

Posted on April 17, 2013 by TONY MCMILLEN

It’s been awhile since I’ve read a book and at least every other chapter been compelled to say out loud, “Holy sh-t.” Continue reading →

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LOCAL: LOCAL IS FOR LOVERS: 2.0 @ ARTS AT THE ARMORY

Posted on April 12, 2013 by DIG STAFF

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FILM: AN ARGUMENT FOR WATCHING LOCALLY

Posted on April 11, 2013 by JESSE SCHWARTZ

Like indie record stores, local breweries, and all the moms and pops in between, it is generally understood that local independent movie theaters are cool. Still, it’s important to remember just why.
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