From Guerilla Toss to People Like You, here’s what to add to your BBQ playlist.
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THE BEST LOCAL ALBUMS OF 2017 (SO FAR)
From homegrown rock to hometown rap, here's a cheat sheet to Boston's best music of the year.
PILE: BOSTON’S CULT ROCK FAVORITE TURNS 10
How one DIY four-piece gained a cult following without ever losing their modesty.
TRACK REVIEW: ABADABAD – “10 FINGERS”
After five years, Abadabad return with a dazzling song we give 10 out of 10 fingers (thumbs, specifically) up.
LOW-KEY LOCAL SWOON: BIRTHING HIPS, KAL MARKS, MORE PLAY MIDDLE EAST UPSTAIRS
It’s nights like this where you turn to folks who left for New York City and taunt them for leaving a city with music this stacked.
30 BEST LOCAL ALBUMS OF 2016
Boston had one hell of a year and we've got 30 records to prove it.
SCHOOL OF ROCK: PILE AND WILD PAINTING SWAP LESSONS
Local rock act and newfound synthpop group talk age differences, music education, and the pros of Boston.
HELLO OPERATOR: MEET YOUR BOSTON CALLING LOCALS
Palehound, Michael Christmas, Lady Pills, and more introduce you to themselves and the city.
VIDEO PREMIERE: HALLELUJAH THE HILLS – “THE MOUNTAIN THAT WANTED MORE”
Trippy overlapped clips, severed hands, and a sea of people rallying behind our favorite local frontman? Count us in.
ADORE LIFE: SAVAGES FIND RAW BEAUTY IN OPENNESS
The London punk rock act talk love and stress in the wake of their intensive, emotive sophomore album.