From homegrown rock to hometown rap, here’s a cheat sheet to Boston’s best music of the year.
DAY TWO: COME FOR THE OPENERS, STAY FOR THE COMEDY AT BOSTON CALLING
From Cousin Stizz to Hannibal Buress, the music festival proves its early acts are worth your time, as is the new and improved comedy tent.
TRACK REVIEW: BAD HISTORY MONTH – “SELF HELP SUNDAE”
Boston’s adored lo-fi act returns with their first new song in three years.
TRACK REVIEW: NEUTRINOS! – “PIZZA PARTY”
In a world where everything can seem bleak, NEUTRINOS! escape to a land of pure fun and rock ‘n’ roll.
TRACK REVIEW: ABADABAD – “10 FINGERS”
After five years, Abadabad return with a dazzling song we give 10 out of 10 fingers (thumbs, specifically) up.
TRACK REVIEW: PASSION PIT – “SOMEWHERE UP THERE”
The Boston-bred electropop group return with a brand new single featuring frontman Michael Angelakos’ own mom.
TRACK REVIEW: GINGER SUNBURN – “FRIVOLOUS ACTIVITIES”
The local trio finds summertime haze in the midst of a song akin to King Krule, The Smiths, and more.
TRACK REVIEW: SKYJELLY – “ENERGY VAMPIRE WEEKEND”
Experimental psychedelia that will put you in a daze all day long.
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.
ALBUM PREMIERE: BEEEF – A BEEEF CD
Allston’s own indie rock act finally have a full-length to their name, and it’s all about sunny melodies, crossing guitars, and carne diem.
