In a rare Boston appearance–their first in seven years–the genre-defying Gorillaz brought their full-band roadshow to Boston with a handful of digital guests.
PITCHFORK FESTIVAL: SOLANGE, A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, AND MORE MUSIC TO WRITE HOME ABOUT
After wrapping up its 12th year, the Chicago music festival reminds us why some festivals are actually worth making the trip for.
POLAR COCKTAILS: SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVING IS FIZZY
Polar seltzer cocktails? Yes, they’re a thing, and Viale is making them with a special twist.
DAY ONE: GROWING PAINS AS BOSTON CALLING MATURES
Chance the Rapper, Deerhoof, and Sigur Ros impressed, but the festival is learning that booking big names comes with big logistical issues.
FOTOBOM: AT THE DRIVE-IN @ HOUSE OF BLUES, 3/25
At The Drive-In made a memorable return following an 11-year hiatus.
TRACK REVIEW: BEEEF – “DOGSHIT PARADISE”
If Allston had an anthem, it would surely be a low-key indie rock by local trio Beeef.
FOTOBOM: BLINK-182 @ XFINITY CENTER
Pop-punk icons Blink-182 return to Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA with Matt Skiba in tow for a night of nonstop energy.
DAY THREE: BOSTON CALLING WAVES HELLO TO DIVERSITY, GOODBYE TO CITY HALL
Boston Calling took the extra step to show that sexism, racism, homophobia, and ageism had no place at their event — and other festivals should follow suit.
DAY TWO: ROBYN, ROCK, AND REINVENTION AT BOSTON CALLING
Robyn, Lizzo, Palehound, Courtney Barnett, and more reinvented themselves, but fans weren’t always prepared for it.
FOTOBOM: JOSE GONZALEZ + YMUSIC @ BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER, 3/25
Jose Gonzalez’s music still sounds removed from space and time.
