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Allston
COLLABORATIVE BEING: BRITTANY LOAR AND GINA MANNING ON THEIR BADASS MASHUP
There were a lot of hands on deck in the creation of Être, a new exhibit opening in Allston this coming weekend. Billed by its creators as a “fully collaborative free-form mixed media and photography mash-up set of images,” the project came together at Red Sky studios, and was assisted by a crew of more than 10 participants, from models to gaffers to stylists.
THANKS FOR GIVING: MUSIC-LEANING ORGANIZATIONS THAT NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Our guide to Boston-based music charities, nonprofits, and organizations that could use a donate or two during the holiday season.
ALBUM PREMIERE: BIRTHING HIPS – URGE TO MERGE
Boston experimental noise rock quartet Birthing Hips are calling it quits, but they're going out on a high note with sophomore LP Urge to Merge.
WHEEL OF TUNES: ALEX LAHEY
The Aussie musician talks awkward exchanges, AIM screen names, and doling out hugs in the latest installment of our series.
WHEEL OF TUNES: DAVID BAZAN
The recluse glum rocker talks failed tattoos, Tom Petty, and annihilating Fox News for our reoccurring interview series.
THE BEAT OF BOWSER: A FUNDRAISER THROWDOWN FOR THE ALLSTON CANDIDATE
Musicians will rally behind Allston-Brighton Council's underdog candidate, Brandon Bowser, at O'Brien's Pub this Friday.
MINI DRESSES: WHY BOSTON’S SMARTEST TRIO WAITED FIVE YEARS TO RELEASE AN ALBUM
“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.”
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.
WHEEL OF TUNES: ALVVAYS
Toronto act Alvvays talk sleeptalking, underrated shoes, and Rick and Morty.