“We try to adhere to the spirit of minimalist making, but we don’t identify as dream pop now. We just happened to make music that was dreaming.”
2017
WHEEL OF TUNES: BENJAMIN BOOKER
The blues rock revivalist talks hot air balloons, Larry David, and his first job.
WHEEL OF TUNES: WEAVES
The Toronto art rock group talks baby pandas, backfired edibles, and what makes them cry.
ROZ AND THE RICE CAKES: HOW A PROVIDENCE TRIO GOT SCI-FI TO SNAP, CRACKLE, AND POP
From picking up synths to switching songwriting credits, Roz and the Rice Cakes explain how the band slipped into its most mesmerizing sound yet.
SONG PREMIERE: THE KOMINAS – “NO FUN.”
Boston's Desi American punk rock band teams up with producer Marco Buccelli to set the record straight on what is and isn't fun.
WHEEL OF TUNES: BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE
The Canadian supergroup talks swimming in oceans, standing up for love, and singing along to Gil Scott Heron.
ALBUM PREMIERE: THE MICHAEL CHARACTER – FAME SWOLL
On his ninth record, The Michael Character brings his political folk punk to the same level of jovial edge as Jeff Rosenstock.
HONK! FESTIVAL: BRASS KNUCKLES AND TRUMPET HUSTLE IN SOMERVILLE
The sociopolitical music festival will make this year’s parade its loudest yet.
WHEEL OF TUNES: ALVVAYS
Toronto act Alvvays talk sleeptalking, underrated shoes, and Rick and Morty.
FUZZSTIVAL 2017: A GUIDE TO WHO’S WHO AT THE 5TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL
Boston Fuzzstival is back, so we built a guide to help you decide which bands to see.