How a platonic blind date led to some of the most beautiful folk music in Boston
WHEEL OF TUNES: TWO INCH ASTRONAUT
The alt-rock and post-hardcore trio talks molting mermaids, teaching kindergarten, and why they’re taking a hiatus.
EDGE PETAL BURN: THE DARK BEAUTY OF LIFE POST-TRAUMA
Boston’s own talk about how to survive past trauma and prevent future wrongs with help from their debut album.
LOUD AND CLEAR: BOSTON MUSICIANS TAKE THE LIVE STAGE
If you want to understand Boston’s local music, then you’ve got to see our city’s musicians perform live at these five shows.
LOVE AT FIRST CITE: CAMINO 84 CRAFTS VALENTINE’S DAY MIXTAPES
Local disco funk artist Camino 84 is serving up handmade Valentine’s Day mixtapes to help set the mood this holiday.
ELEPHANTS: FIVE GUIDELINES TO GET MUSIC SHIT DONE
Stuck in a rut with your project? Listen to Elephants’ advice. The local power pop group are looking at their past to build helpful rules for the future.
THE BEAT OF BOWSER: A FUNDRAISER THROWDOWN FOR THE ALLSTON CANDIDATE
Musicians will rally behind Allston-Brighton Council’s underdog candidate, Brandon Bowser, at O’Brien’s Pub this Friday.
ALBUM PREMIERE: THE MICHAEL CHARACTER – FAME SWOLL
On his ninth record, The Michael Character brings his political folk punk to the same level of jovial edge as Jeff Rosenstock.
WEAKENED FRIENDS KNOW HOW TO WORK WITH J MASCIS
Weakened Friends are living the Massachusetts music dream and you can, too.
OLDSOUL: LOWER YOUR GUARD FOR THE LOWELL SCENE
That buzzy, warm, emo sound you hear? That’s oldsoul, and they’re on the brink of bursting out from Lowell’s city limits.
