From homegrown rock to hometown rap, here’s a cheat sheet to Boston’s best music of the year.
RUMBLECORE: ALLSTON TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN NEW FILM GUTTERBUG
This summer, director Andrew Gibson will begin work on a gritty indie drama with music from Nice Guys, Black Beach, The Symptoms, and more.
DAY TWO: COME FOR THE OPENERS, STAY FOR THE COMEDY AT BOSTON CALLING
From Cousin Stizz to Hannibal Buress, the music festival proves its early acts are worth your time, as is the new and improved comedy tent.
CONVERGE GOES TO HARVARD: HOMETOWN HEROES GET AN A+ IN HARDCORE
Ahead of their Boston Calling performance, Converge talk about Boston hardcore and how their evolution came about.
DAY ONE: GROWING PAINS AS BOSTON CALLING MATURES
Chance the Rapper, Deerhoof, and Sigur Ros impressed, but the festival is learning that booking big names comes with big logistical issues.
THE BOSTON CALLING CHEAT SHEET
From sour beers to comedy sets, here’s everything you need to know to maximize your fun this weekend.
TOGETHER BOSTON: THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL SHAPING OUR COMMUNITY
Put your phone in your pocket and meet your friends at the club. It’s time to dance. Boston’s best electronic festival is back.
VIDEO PREMIERE: DUST FROM 1000 YRS – “COWARDLY HEART”
The oddball rock act dives into synthpop, masks, and golden glitter in their new elusive music video.
WE THE PEOPLE: HELP CREATE A NEW ALL-AGES MUSIC VENUE
Boston Hassle is creating a new all-ages music venue… but they need your help to built it.
WHEEL OF TUNES: TARA JANE O’NEIL
The newly minted singer-songwriter talks U2, beaches, and embarrassing laughs before headlining Great Scott.
