Conor Oberst took over the House of Blues on Friday for a performance much akin to Neil Young.
MUSIC
TWIST AND SHOUT: CONTORTIONISTS AND MUSICIANS HIJACK THE MIDDLE EAST UPSTAIRS
Rock act Doom Lover are hosting a vaudeville show full of musicians, comedians, poets, and, yes, contortionists.
LONG LIVE GOTH: MANRAY CELEBRATES ITS 10 YEAR REUNION AT THE PARADISE
Central Square's ex-goth lifestyle club ManRay celebrated its 10 Year Reunion Party at the Paradise Rock Club this past Friday.
FOTOBOM: REFUSED + WAR ON WOMEN @ THE SINCLAIR, 6/1
Swedish post-hardcore buzzbomb Refused take no prisoners in the name of Freedom.
WHAT’S IN A NAME: ROCK VETERANS WIRE TALK SELF-TITLED EXPECTATIONS
English rock veterans Wire talk what’s in an album title and the evolution of their songwriting approach before playing The Sinclair.
LIMITED EDITION: WEIRDO RECORDS CLOSES ITS DOOR AFTER NINE YEARS
Hold the needle drop. Cambridge's secret haven of obscure wax, Weirdo Records, announced they are closing their doors after nine years as a business.
VOCAL LESSONS: PATRICK WATSON TURNS MUSIC INTO ADULT FAIRYTALES
Canadian singer-songwriter Patrick Watson talks adult fairytales and vocal advice before playing The Sinclair.
DAY THREE: PIXIES MAKE BOSTON CALLING PROUD
Boston Calling Spring 2015 wrapped up with a Pixies' homecoming return that made Boston rightfully proud.
AUTUMN AUDIO: BOSTON CALLING ANNOUNCES FALL 2015 LINEUP
On September 25 to 27, City Hall Plaza will see headliners The Avett Brothers, alt-J, and Alabama Shakes pave the way for Boston Calling's fall 2015 edition.
DAY TWO: GIRLS RUN THE WORLD AT BOSTON CALLING
In a sea of sexist festivals, Boston Calling lets women run the world thanks to St. Vincent and Marina and the Diamonds.