You gotta hand it to Dave Grohl. In a world where rock songs are largely irrelevant to the pop culture, where radio support and record sales are a quaint reminder of days gone past, he and his band of fellow Foo Fighters managed to bang out Fenway Park for two consecutive nights. The second […]
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FOTOBOM: BECK, VUNDABAR @ BLUE HILLS BANK PAVILION
In his first non-festival set in over five years, Beck wasted no time in getting right down to it. Tonight was all about the groove. Describing it as his psychedelic Michael Jackson, the infectious dance throbs of Colors were heavily prominent tonight, and people got out of their seats and danced all night, including one […]
WHEEL OF TUNES: WILD MOCCASINS
The synth-driven poppers talk Drake, southern food, and Klon Centaur pedals.
SONG OF THE SUMMER: LOCAL EDITION
Eight tracks from local musicians to get you through the season’s suppressive humidity.
DIG THIS: FAUST, JANELLE MONÁE, FOO FIGHTERS, BODY/HEAD
WED 7.18 Faust @ Brighton Music Hall The early ’70s saw the explosion of many fertile minds via the poorly-named ‘Krautrock’ movement (Kosmiche Musik is a more acceptable substitute) and while Can, Kraftwerk, Harmonia and Neu! grabbed a lot of the attention, the more temperamental and experimental Faust has to be included as […]
OBITUARY, PALLBEARER, SKELETONWITCH, DUST BOLT @ THE SINCLAIR
As a genre, death metal is pretty limiting in terms of creating a giant fan base, despite Jim Carrey’s best efforts at proselytizing. but there are pockets of highly invested enthusiasts all over the world. Local enthusiasts got a rare treat as the rejuvenated Florida outfit Obituary is back and touring in support of […]
WHEEL OF TUNES: TWO INCH ASTRONAUT
The alt-rock and post-hardcore trio talks molting mermaids, teaching kindergarten, and why they’re taking a hiatus.
ANJIMILE: HOW TO SAY “F*CK IT” WITH FLYING COLORS
A proper introduction to Boston’s most overlooked nonbinary, transmasculine musician on the eve of their newest record release.
FOTOBOM: YOB, SEA OF BONES, BLACK PYRAMID @ THE MIDDLE EAST
The three piece is the most economical serving size in rock music… think of all the great trios, ranging from the electric blues Tex boogie of ZZ Top, the pioneering hip-hop of Beastie Boys, the amphetamine-fueled blitz of Hüsker Dü (and their great uncle twice removed, the cocaine-fueled panzer attack of Motörhead) or the […]
WHEEL OF TUNES: SCREAMING FEMALES
The New Jersey punks talk fantasy worlds, MRIs, and their favorite painting by Agnes Martin.
