A yearbook-style breakdown of who’s performing at Boston’s Underground Music & Art Festival and our picks for who you can't miss.
Notes from the Scene
BILLY DEAN THOMAS: THE QUEER B.I.G. REDEFINING AMERICAN GOTHIC
Taking inspiration from live performances, underground artists, and silent film, The Queer B.I.G. creates a night of American Gothic hip-hop this Friday at Oberon.
AISHA BURNS: LEAVING TEXAS TO GO SOLO IN MASSACHUSETTS
How a Texan violinist found her voice in Massachusetts and the strength to confront some of life's darkest lessons.
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.