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WHEEL OF TUNES: DOWNTOWN BOYS
Providence punk latinx Downtown Boys talk defeating Trump, how to tweak Get Out, and the secret to being cool.
SKIFFLE BALL: THE GREAT BILLY BRAGG ON INSPIRATIONAL GRASSROOTS AND GIVING UP BEING HIP
I used to feel, metaphorically, that I stood by a vast river of music and everything that was happening came down that river and I hooked out anything that was interesting to me. Now, I feel like I’m on a small boat on a calm sea and I’m only hearing the stuff that swims near me.
THIS YEAR’S MOST ANTICIPATED SUMMER ALBUMS
From Guerilla Toss to People Like You, here’s what to add to your BBQ playlist.
CONVERGE GOES TO HARVARD: HOMETOWN HEROES GET AN A+ IN HARDCORE
Ahead of their Boston Calling performance, Converge talk about Boston hardcore and how their evolution came about.
TRACK REVIEW: BOSTON CREAM – “DANCIN’ IN THE WRONG SHOES”
What do you get when you combine members of The Barbazons, CreaturoS, and Hallelujah The Hills? A delicious dose of disco punk.
TRACK REVIEW: FORMALLY LETHARGIC – “ALL OUTTA BUBBLEGUM”
Anti-Trump punk compilation brings power to the people.
GOOD LUCK: PIXIES ANNOUNCE THREE SHOWS IN BOSTON
Boston's favorite punk weirdos return in May to perform three live shows... and tickets are already sold out.
HOLIDAY GIVING: A MUSICAL PRESENT FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Forget the wrapping paper. This gift doesn't require you to get tangled up in tape.
PIONEER OF PUNK: JONATHAN RICHMAN TOUR STOPOVER IN NORTHAMPTON
The Modern Lovers' Jonathan Richman will be stopping in Northampton, MA in April.