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FOTOBOM: MAYHEM, INQUISITION, BLACK ANVIL @ ROYALE
Sometimes getting there first is 90% of the battle. And if Mayhem sputtered to a close after their 1987 Deathcrush EP (a nascent black metal record that formed from the decaying husks of thrash, punk and metal), they still would have carved a noteworthy rune into the rock mantle. Their ...
TRACK REVIEW: ABADABAD – “10 FINGERS”
After five years, Abadabad return with a dazzling song we give 10 out of 10 fingers (thumbs, specifically) up.
TRACK REVIEW: PASSION PIT – “SOMEWHERE UP THERE”
The Boston-bred electropop group return with a brand new single featuring frontman Michael Angelakos’ own mom.
TRACK REVIEW: GINGER SUNBURN – “FRIVOLOUS ACTIVITIES”
The local trio finds summertime haze in the midst of a song akin to King Krule, The Smiths, and more.
FOTOBOM: DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS @ ROYALE, 12FEB17
The Drive-By Truckers have had no problem wearing their particular views about politics on their sleeves, or even on their guitar straps. Tonight, Patterson Hood’s assorted buttons would include one that said “Vote Democrat – The Ass You Save Could Be Your Own.” Despite ...
TRACK REVIEW: SKYJELLY – “ENERGY VAMPIRE WEEKEND”
Experimental psychedelia that will put you in a daze all day long.
TRACK REVIEW: BOSTON CREAM – “DANCIN’ IN THE WRONG SHOES”
What do you get when you combine members of The Barbazons, CreaturoS, and Hallelujah The Hills? A delicious dose of disco punk.
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, TROMBONE SHORTY @ TD GARDEN, 07FEB17
Some bands still have the draw. Whether or not many people have bought copies of their last few records, Red Hot Chili Peppers still managed to bang out the TD Garden on back-to-back nights, a feat that’s pretty impressive in 2017. Speaking of new records, this tour was in support of their ...
ALBUM PREMIERE: BEEEF – A BEEEF CD
Allston's own indie rock act finally have a full-length to their name, and it's all about sunny melodies, crossing guitars, and carne diem.