“I don’t think folks expect to get out of me what comes out of me, which is that unapologetic, raunchy, fuck-you-pay-me attitude.”
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FOTOBOM: NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL
The times, they are a changin’. That was true in 1964 and it still rings true today, but sometimes the pace can seem glacial… as long as the tangerine menace is occupying the Oval Office, the clock hands regarding the progress of basic human rights appear to have been dialed back a few centuries. […]
PRETTY SARO: BERKLEE CREW EMBRACES MODERN BLUEGRASS EDGE, AS DO FANS ACROSS NEW ENGLAND
“I feel like the community of roots people wants you to succeed. They know if you’re good and you put the work into it. They’ll come out and see you and they’ll buy your CD.”
MILLYZ DUZ IT: CHECKING IN WITH THE CAMBRIDGE MC ON THE EVE OF HIS BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL HOMECOMING
“It’s a weird job, but there’s no sleeping in. You have to rise and grind every day.”
THE GHOSTS OF WFNX RETURN
“The Red Hot Chili Peppers … My biggest take away from that was that Anthony called the waitress ma’am and was super sweet to her. Chad ordered the broiled scallops.”
SOUND OF THE CITY: BERKLEE AND FRIENDS TAP MORE THAN 800 MUSICIANS FOR A SUMMER OF FREE LIVE MUSIC
This year marks the 14th year of the series and, according to Foo, has more performances and partnerships with venues than ever before. From April to September, there will be a total of 400 performances across over 30 spaces in the Greater Boston area, including new partnerships with the likes of 401 Park in the Fenway, South Boston Maritime Park, and City Winery on the Greenway.
FOTOBOM: THE ROLLING STONES @ GILLETTE STADIUM
“If you want to live a long life, join the Rolling Stones.” Keith Richards said that seventeen years ago, and it’s still as true as ever. Just chew on this tidbit… the Stones have been touring America for twice as long as the members of the star-crossed 27 club were actually alive. They’ve been […]
SOLID SOUND FESTIVAL 2019 – WILCO, THE FEELIES, COURTNEY BARNETT, THE MINUS 5, CATE LE BON, TORTOISE, JONATHAN RICHMAN, MDOU MOCTAR, ETC
Before I start, can we just talk about Nels’ guitar solo in “Impossible Germany” for a minute? I think it changed something deep inside of me, on the molecular level. That Cline is a brilliantly fearless and inventive guitar player has been well established but his 300-odd seconds of six string frenzy set a […]
DANIEL LAURENT HEADS OUTSIDE: BOSTON MC DROPS NEW ANTI-VIOLENCE VIDEO
Despite occasional hiatuses, he’s always made it a point to come back strong, to leave a mark, and his latest project follows suit.
BILLY WOODS: ONE OF NY’S MOST CREATIVE HIP-HOP ARTISTS BREAKS DOWN HIS PROCESS AND INSPIRATION
“I definitely feel like there’s a thing that we were doing, and that I am continuing to do, and we’re fine in our own way. It was done alone, 100%.”
