Two decades ago, Ladyfest was about empowering women. Now, the Boston edition is about empowering all people.
Notes From the Scene
TRACK REVIEW: NEUTRINOS! – “PIZZA PARTY”
In a world where everything can seem bleak, NEUTRINOS! escape to a land of pure fun and rock 'n' roll.
HIP-HOP JOINS THE LITERARY CANON: KENDRICK LAMAR NOW ARCHIVED AT HARVARD
To Pimp A Butterfly is one of the first albums to be archived as a part of “These Are The Breaks,” a project curated to study hip-hop's influences.
RAGE AGAINST THE MAGAZINE: COUNTERCULTURE IS ALIVE AND WELL
A friendly reminder that Boston is a city that runs on cyclical demolition and rebirth. Counterculture never left.
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.
THE MODERN LOVERS: HOW TO WRITE A HISTORY BOOK ON BOSTON’S ICONIC ALBUM
From the Big Dig to Boston Phoenix archives, local author Sean L. Maloney talks about the work that went into his new book ahead of its release party.
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.
GARBAGE BOYS: MEET PAUL DUNNE OF DINOCZAR’S NEW SOLO PROJECT
A home recording project gone wild, and by home we mean in the freakin' desert.
TRACK REVIEW: BEEEF – “DOGSHIT PARADISE”
If Allston had an anthem, it would surely be a low-key indie rock by local trio Beeef.