MUSIC
A RECORD-BUYING JAM NAMED HOLIDAY
Five local music picks that you can—should—physically gift to your friends this year
FOTOBOM: CHEAP TRICK AT PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
There’s an argument to be made that Rockford, Illinois might be the spawning place for America’s best power pop band but then again that definition is as hard to get a grip on as a greased up eel. For me, Cheap Trick didn’t quite hit all the hallmarks of the form that bands ...
THE (EXTREMELY THOROUGH) DIG INTERVIEW: WAYNE COYNE OF THE FLAMING LIPS
On performing in plastic bubbles, making American Head, and cautiously navigating through it all
FOTOBOM: THE FIXX AND FASTBALL @ CHEVALIER THEATRE
The Fixx hit town last weekend, and for those who were looking for a giant syringeful dose of 80’s nostaglia, I’d say the target was hit. It had been a while since I’d thought of them, even though setlist.fm ...
NEW ALLSTON-BRIGHTON VENUE ROADRUNNER ANNOUNCES 2022 SCHEDULE
3,500 capacity venue opening at Boston Landing next Spring
TJ THE DJ HITS 400
Red Sox selector celebrates virtual milestone
THE “FROSTING” INTERVIEW
“PEOPLE WATCHING” WITH BOSTON DUO SWEET PETUNIA
“Combining contemporary influences with traditional folk is something we’ve always done, but we really played into that mix on this record.”
FOTOBOM: BLACK MIDI + L’RAIN @ THE SINCLAIR
Usually I have a pretty good idea what sort of show I’m gonna see before I step through the doors of the venue, but not tonight. And truth be told, afterwards I’m still not sure. At the behest of a friend who shares a good overlap of music taste, I decided to check out Black Midi, ...
