Local rock act and newfound synthpop group talk age differences, music education, and the pros of Boston.
THE GOSPEL OF ROCK: HALLELUJAH THE HILLS STILL SLAY OVER TEN YEARS LATER
Over a decade into their career, Boston’s iconic indie rock act keeps their music more relevant than ever.
BOSTON EN MASSE: THE INHERENT STRUGGLE AND QUIET PRIDE OF BOOKING AN ECLECTIC THREE-DAY FESTIVAL
It’s already impossible to imagine the city without Jason Trefts of Illegally Blind — just look at this week’s upcoming Boston En Masse festival to understand why.
AN EDUCATION: HOW AND WHY TO TRAIN YOUR EARS FOR HASSLE FEST 7
Boston’s already got so much music stuffed into its nooks and crannies that a festival highlighting its underground acts seems redundant. Why draw attention to those already left in the shadows? But Hassle Fest, a three-day music festival now entering its seventh year, goes beyond simple cherry picking to foster a community, style, and sound […]
FRENCH GAWKERS: VUNDABAR ON SILLINESS, EUROPEAN SCENES, AND THEIR SOPHOMORE LP
Surf pop trio Vundabar talk French fame and staying goofy before their album release show at The Middle East.
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES: EXPLODING IN SOUND RECORDS THROWS A WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA
Pile, Krill, Kal Marks, Palehound, Gnarwhal, and more will gather in support of Boston’s DIY label.
RICK ROLLED: THE MODEST UPS AND MUSICAL DOWNS OF PILE
From self-taught fingerpicking to anxiety-ridden breaks, Pile frontman Rick Maguire talks highs and lows before his upcoming solo show.
ALBUM PREMIERE: HOUSE OF THE RISING FUZZ
Boston’s DIY garage, psych, and rock acts joined forces for this summer’s best compilation album.
MID-SUMMER MUSIC
As the long days of summer burn hot through the mid-season months, it’s important to get the right lineup of live music on one’s agenda in order to squeeze all the fun-juice out of summer’s bountiful fruit.
EXPLODING IN SOUND: LOCAL ACTS TO PLAY “THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND” SHOWS
You know that reoccurring dream you have where all your favorite local bands play on the same bill and there’s free pizza? It’s finally coming true.
