For our recurring series, the heavy alt-rockers talk signed Pinkerton vinyl, loud sneezes, and impulsive grocery purchases.
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THE BEST LOCAL ALBUMS OF 2018 (SO FAR)
From alternative hip-hop to chamber folk, here's a cheat sheet to Boston's best music of the year so far.
DARKLANDS: TURNING A BREAK-UP INTO A BUILD-UP
With a bit of friendly convincing and the usual self-doubt, Providence’s emo punk act finds their sound for their new record.
GIA GREENE: HOW TO MAKE AN UNEXPECTED SPECTACLE
After an unexpected surgery, the Berklee graduate and Allston indie rocker finally releases her debut album.
WHEEL OF TUNES: GREAT GRANDPA
Alt rockers Great Grandpa talk 3 AM burger trips, Scrubs, and why they were never grounded growing up.
OLDSOUL: LOWER YOUR GUARD FOR THE LOWELL SCENE
That buzzy, warm, emo sound you hear? That’s oldsoul, and they’re on the brink of bursting out from Lowell's city limits.
BOOK BINGER: MUSIC READS FOR THE BEACH THIS SUMMER
Beach reads for music lovers, covering everything from Twin Peaks to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
THE BEST LOCAL ALBUMS OF 2017 (SO FAR)
From homegrown rock to hometown rap, here's a cheat sheet to Boston's best music of the year.
WHEEL OF TUNES: CHARLY BLISS
Power poppers Charly Bliss talk glitter, gemstones, and Gatorade
FOTOBOM: MIDNIGHT OIL, BOYTOY @ HOUSE OF BLUES, 11MAY17
Stalking the stage and gyrating like a human-sized praying mantis that's occasionally subjected to electric shocks, Garrett remains the visual focal point of the show.