As it turns out, the scout behind the multiband festivities is musician Will Dailey, a longtime force on the New England music scene. Though more known for his songwriting than his show-booking skills, Dailey sees the HarpoonFest collaboration as a way he can pay it forward.
BOSTON MUSIC AWARDS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
From who’s nominated to why it’s a big deal, here’s everything you need to know to celebrate the music scene’s biggest night.
FUZZSTIVAL: ALL THE PSYCH ROCK MUST-SEES
A day-by-day breakdown of psych rock must sees as the local music festival returns for its sixth year.
BRANDED AUTHENTIC: THE TIDAL WAVE OF BOSTON HIP-HOP
Why Mark Merren is rounding up the coolest rising rappers for one of the biggest nights in Boston hip-hop.
LYSTEN UP: LOCAL MUSIC TAKES OVER DOWNTOWN
How a music promoter convinced a massive South End complex to welcome local artists like Oompa, Aubrey Haddard, and Ed Balloon.
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.
OOMPA: THE POETIC JUSTICE OF ROXBURY’S MOST POSITIVE RAPPER
How a Roxbury poet-turned-rapper is making a career off of hyper-reflective truth and optimistic perseverance.
WHEEL OF TUNES: PALEHOUND
Allston’s finest indie rock trio talks shooting ranges, Girl Scout cookies, and why calling home late at night will always cheer up frontwoman Ellen Kempner.
BOSTON MUSIC AWARDS: AND THE NOMINATIONS GO TO…
There’s a reason the 2017 Boston Music Awards picks aren’t what you’d expect.
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK: THE BEST PLACES IN BOSTON ACCORDING TO MUSICIANS
Pile, Speedy Ortiz, Avenue, and more local musicians share their favorite spots around the city for our back-to-school guide.
