Boston frequently loses some of the best metal shows to Worcester, but when a great bill does come through, it’s often a must-see. Case and point: this show.
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PURPLE BAT WINGS: BAT HOUSE TALKS BREAKING INTO THE BOSTON SCENE
Boston's Bat House talks feeling like an outsider when you're a rock band educated at Berklee as they prepare to release their first full-length.
MODERN LOVE: THE BELOVED CHARM AND BOWIE COVERS OF BRAZILIAN MUSICIAN SEU JORGE
Remember The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou? Say hello to Seu Jorge, the secret weapon of that film and the overt musical star of Brazil.
WAY MORE PARTIES IN LA: NEW ORLEANS RAPPER PELL WILL BE YOUR NEW OBSESSION
A year ago, Pell didn’t know how to dance. But now? The Los Angeles-via-New Orleans independent rapper is smoother than Pharrell.
BREAK THE CHAINS: DISMANTLING THE SYSTEM ONE DANCE PARTY AT A TIME
Downtown Boys headline the all-gender, all-genre dance party and help break down barriers in the process.
MOTHERS MAY I: THE SUBTLE CHARM AND REBOUND CRUELTY OF 2016’S MOST PROMISING BAND
Athens, GA indie rock act Mothers talk promises, their debut LP, and fishing trips before playing Brighton Music Hall.
TRINKLES: THE NEW KID MOUNTAIN ALBUM THAT’S (ALMOST) HERE
Four years ago, Kid Mountain introduced themselves to Boston with one of the best debut albums our city has ever seen. Now they're gearing up for round two.
SING FOR ME: HOW THE GO! TEAM CONVINCED MUSICIANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO APPEAR ON ITS ALBUM
As the English six-piece band gears up to visit the States for a short tour, frontman Ian Parton can’t help but be proud of the crew he roped together.
THE SEVEN SEES: UNDERRATED VENUES TO KEEP YOUR EYE ON
Tired of going to the same music venues? Us too.
FITTER, HAPPIER, MORE PRODUCTIVE: RESOLUTIONS TO HELP YOU ROCK 2016
Print this out, grab a piece of tape, and stick it on the back of your door so you keep these in mind each day of 2016.