From who’s nominated to why it’s a big deal, here’s everything you need to know to celebrate the music scene’s biggest night.
PUPPY PROBLEMS: WHY THEIR ALBUM WAS A LONG TIME COMING
Why the most heartbreaking lo-fi album from Boston took so many years to make.
REST IN BEATS DJ ON&ON
On a fractured scene for which the go-to metaphor has always been a crab bucket, On&On was a uniter with friends on all sides.
HASSLE FEST 10: A GUIDE TO WHO’S WHO
A yearbook-style breakdown of who’s performing at Boston’s Underground Music & Art Festival and our picks for who you can’t miss.
BILLY DEAN THOMAS: THE QUEER B.I.G. REDEFINING AMERICAN GOTHIC
Taking inspiration from live performances, underground artists, and silent film, The Queer B.I.G. creates a night of American Gothic hip-hop this Friday at Oberon.
AISHA BURNS: LEAVING TEXAS TO GO SOLO IN MASSACHUSETTS
How a Texan violinist found her voice in Massachusetts and the strength to confront some of life’s darkest lessons.
SUPERTEEN: THE SALEM BAND YOU HAVE TO STOP OVERLOOKING
Honor witching season by paying attention to SUPERTEEN, the Salem band who will definitely give you chills.
VICTORIA SHEN: GETTING EXPERIMENTAL IN BOSTON’S STARKEST SPACE
What to expect when the local multimedia artist and musician brings experimental electronics to Boston City Hall this Friday.
SWIRLIES: NEARLY 30 YEARS OF LESSONS WORTH SHARING
The influential shoegaze band looks back on their career and shares advice for the next generation of musicians.
FUZZSTIVAL: ALL THE PSYCH ROCK MUST-SEES
A day-by-day breakdown of psych rock must sees as the local music festival returns for its sixth year.
