It's a new year for Boston's renowned live act and with it comes a new fire burning beneath them.
Notes from the Scene
OOMPA: THE POETIC JUSTICE OF ROXBURY’S MOST POSITIVE RAPPER
How a Roxbury poet-turned-rapper is making a career off of hyper-reflective truth and optimistic perseverance.
CLIFF NOTEZ: FIVE LESSONS FOR JUGGLING COMMUNITY WORK
The musician, filmmaker, photographer, writer, producer, and founder of HipStory dishes out tips about how to get involved in Boston's music & arts scene without burning out.
RELOAD: EVERY BAND FOR GUN SAFETY
Why local artists like Today Junior, Bruvs, and more are rallying to raise funds for gun violence prevention.
PREMIERE: TODAY JUNIOR – “FAKE INTENTIONS”
Boston's poppy surf rock trio tease their upcoming album, Single Forever, with their catchiest song yet.
GIA GREENE: HOW TO MAKE AN UNEXPECTED SPECTACLE
After an unexpected surgery, the Berklee graduate and Allston indie rocker finally releases her debut album.
BARRENCE IS BACK: WHY THE BLUES ROCK ICON WANTS TO MAKE YOUR DAY
Boston’s 1980s blues rock star Barrence Whitfield is ready for the spotlight once more — and he knows you will smile in his glow.
MR. AIRPLANE MAN: BACK IN THE PILOT SEAT
Boston’s beloved ’90s blues rock duo played with the White Stripes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. So what took them so long to end their hiatus and record a new LP?
WHEEL OF TUNES: PALEHOUND
Allston's finest indie rock trio talks shooting ranges, Girl Scout cookies, and why calling home late at night will always cheer up frontwoman Ellen Kempner.
KAL MARKS: BRIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOM
Why Boston’s bleakest band is looking on the bright side with their most positive, and arguably most powerful, album yet.