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TRACK REVIEW: VUNDABAR – “SHUFFLE”
Celebrate the shine of local surf pop with help from a reissued Vundabar song.
SXSW AND BEYOND: WEAKENED FRIENDS ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES
After putting out one of the best albums local albums of 2016, one of our favorite pop punk act are gearing up to hit the road.
TRACK REVIEW: ABADABAD – “10 FINGERS”
After five years, Abadabad return with a dazzling song we give 10 out of 10 fingers (thumbs, specifically) up.
TRACK REVIEW: PASSION PIT – “SOMEWHERE UP THERE”
The Boston-bred electropop group return with a brand new single featuring frontman Michael Angelakos’ own mom.
TRACK REVIEW: GINGER SUNBURN – “FRIVOLOUS ACTIVITIES”
The local trio finds summertime haze in the midst of a song akin to King Krule, The Smiths, and more.
TRACK REVIEW: BOSTON CREAM – “DANCIN’ IN THE WRONG SHOES”
What do you get when you combine members of The Barbazons, CreaturoS, and Hallelujah The Hills? A delicious dose of disco punk.
ALBUM PREMIERE: BEEEF – A BEEEF CD
Allston's own indie rock act finally have a full-length to their name, and it's all about sunny melodies, crossing guitars, and carne diem.
TRACK REVIEW: BEEEF – “DOGSHIT PARADISE”
If Allston had an anthem, it would surely be a low-key indie rock by local trio Beeef.
TRACK REVIEW: SHEA ROSE – “D.T.M.A. (B-52’S COVER)”
It takes exceptional artistry to turn an '80s groove track into an R&B social justice anthem. Luckily for us, we have Shea Rose.