Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Chvrches, DOOMTREE, and Skylar Spence gave things a whirl during Boston Calling's Saturday sets.
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DAY ONE: BOSTON CALLING FOLKS UP
Boston Calling plays the cards right with The Avett Brothers, Of Monsters and Men, and Gregory Alan Isakov on day one.
FOTOBOM: HIGH ON FIRE, PALLBEARER, LUCIFER @ ROYALE, 8/17/15
High On Fire torch Royale with a heavy dose of Luminiferous, their new album.
REVIEW: VAN HALEN @ XFINITY CENTER, SAT 8/1
Van Halen may not hit the same quarter mile time as in their prime, but they still love to rev the engine and it's still worth a trip around the track.
NEW(PORT) KIDS ON THE BLOCK: WHO TO KNOW FROM 2015’S RISING CROP
Five rising acts from Newport Folk Festival that we’re confident in putting our money on.
REVIEW: STEELY DAN AND ELVIS COSTELLO @ BLUE HILLS BANK PAVILION, 7/30
Fagen reminded me of a Jewish Ray Charles, with his distinct head movements behind the keyboard and mic mimicking the great artist.
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL: BOB DYLAN, J MASCIS, AND THE FAMILIAL BONDS OF FOLK ON DAY 3
The final day of Newport Folk Festival was a family reunion for every artist involved.
REVIEW: NEIL YOUNG @ XFINITY CENTER, WED 7/22
If there is one thing that any fan of Neil Young knows, it’s that Neil Young does what Neil Young wants.
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL: WHY SUFJAN STEVENS SHOULD HAVE HEADLINED DAY 2
Statistically speaking, the folk troubadour shouldn't have been beaten out by The Decemberists -- but this is music, not math.
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL: ROGER WATERS CLEARS THE RAIN ON DAY ONE
Newport Folk Festival kicks off in grand style with a surprise headlining pairing of Roger Waters and My Morning Jacket, joined by Lucius providing background vocals.