The Pixies are playing a 300-person show at T.T. the Bear's Place tonight because the world is wonderful.
MUSIC
POST-NEWS POST-PUNK: VIET CONG’S LONG-AWAITED RISE TO THE TOP
Canadian post-punk act Viet Cong talk expectations, let downs, and the best ways to die.
REVIEW: BAD RELIGION’S “BATTLE OF THE CENTURIES” NIGHT ONE @ PARADISE ROCK CLUB , MON 6.15
Bad Religion is punk music’s Clint Eastwood, poignant and highly respected. Monday, June 15 was the first of two nights at Paradise Rock Club in a "Battle of the Centuries" setlist.
REVIEW: BEST COAST @ PARADISE ROCK CLUB, FRI 6.12
Best Coast's '60s-style surf pop is still swinging on their latest tour.
REVIEW: KATE TEMPEST @ GREAT SCOTT, MON 6/8
Kate Tempest used Great Scott as a playground to prove her live shows are worth the hype.
FOTOBOM: MONO + HOLLY HUNT @ THE MIDDLE EAST, SAT 6.13
The Middle East Club was a relaxing place last night as Mono set the mood with their saturated orchestral rock and Holly Hunt opened with meditative, sludging tones.
TAKE TWO: DRENGE REVISIT AMERICA WITH HIGH(ER) HOPES
English rock duo Drenge are ready to double their volume on their second North American tour.
FINE TRIBUTE: ALEX CHILTON GETS THE HONOR TREATMENT AT BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL
The Big Star frontman gets saluted by some of Boston's finest musicians this Saturday at Brighton Music Hall.
HOT READS: OUR TOP 10 MUSIC BOOKS FOR SUMMER
Books + music + beach = your summer reading roster
LEARN YOUR ALPHABET: THE MAGNETIC FIELDS’ STEPHIN MERRITT ON HIS 26-SONG TOUR
The Magnetic Fields' frontman chats about his rare solo tour, hearing problems, and his favorite Boston spots.