Some of the most famous artists I know are also some of the most compassionate. They use the power they’ve gained to help others. On the other hand, I know plenty of bands that gained a tiny bit of fame and became assholes, thirsty for more patriarchal and capitalist power.
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TOGETHER BOSTON: THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL SHAPING OUR COMMUNITY
Put your phone in your pocket and meet your friends at the club. It's time to dance. Boston's best electronic festival is back.
MIRROR MIRROR: PERFUME GENIUS ON TRYING TO ACCEPT HIMSELF
The road to loving yourself is never an easy, but Perfume Genius continues to walk defiantly despite the struggles he faces.
VIDEO PREMIERE: DUST FROM 1000 YRS – “COWARDLY HEART”
The oddball rock act dives into synthpop, masks, and golden glitter in their new elusive music video.
WE THE PEOPLE: HELP CREATE A NEW ALL-AGES MUSIC VENUE
Boston Hassle is creating a new all-ages music venue... but they need your help to built it.
WHEEL OF TUNES: TARA JANE O’NEIL
The newly minted singer-songwriter talks U2, beaches, and embarrassing laughs before headlining Great Scott.
AROUND MY WAY PART I: AVENUE
South End rapper Avenue wants to tell you a story about how it all got started way back when
INTRODUCING … AROUND MY WAY (#AMWKBX)
A project from KillerBoomBox and the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism
SIDNEY GISH: HOW BOSTON’S HIDDEN MUSICIAN EXCEEDS ALL EXPECTATIONS
All hail the second coming of Regina Spektor.
REISSUES ROADSHOW: NUMERO GROUP BRINGS THEIR FACTORY OUTLET TO BOSTON
This Sunday, Inman Square turns into a factory outlet heaven for snagging post-Record Store Day sales.