Michael Christmas
ITS BEAN GOOD: THE NEW FREE FESTIVAL YOU NEED TO SEE

Say hello to BEAN Festival, the best free event of this summer.
SUMMER PREVIEW 2015

Summer is here, so let's get down to brass tacks about the beaches, pools, food, concerts, arts events, theater happenings and everything else that makes summer in Boston summer.
FOTOBOM: CHANCE THE RAPPER, ACTION BRONSON AT THE SINCLAIR 4/30

With two remarkably memorable performances down, it seemed impossible that an even greater name take over the stage, but luck (and excellent curating) was on everyone's side.
SOLE TRAIN: CONVERSE ANNOUNCES FREE FIVE-NIGHT TAKEOVER AT THE SINCLAIR

Because the names are so huge, let's re-state that this is 100% free.
REVIEW: BIG K.R.I.T AND MICHAEL CHRISTMAS AT THE SINCLAIR’S CONVERSE RUBBER TRACKS SHOW

If Big K.R.I.T. is the "King of the South," as announced in his first song at The Sinclair last week to a beyond-adoring audience, then Michael Christmas can claim to be the Crown Prince of Boston.
YEAR IN REVIEW: HIGH NOTES

When December comes, we feel the incredible urge to affirm our glorious responsibility as the ultimate authority on the past year’s discography. So bear with me, and behold, five of our favorite local releases from 2014.
THE 2014 BOSTON MUSIC AWARDS IN PHOTOS

Warning: there will be no analysis of the importance (or lack thereof) of the Boston Music Awards beyond this point. Well, maybe a little. We can't help ourselves.
LISTEN: SPEND A SNOW DAY WITH MICHAEL CHRISTMAS
LISTEN: GET L_ST WITH BLACK EL
New album finds rapper in top form after two-year hiatus.