“Another misconception is that it’s somehow bloody or messy—although there’s certainly some parts that can be messier, cutting, when done right, is actually very relaxing and mindful.”
‘IT’S A DREAM’: UNDERGROUND MURAL PROJECT GETS A FRESH COAT OF GRAF
“Too often these mural festivals prioritize the big out-of-town artists, and then throw in a couple locals for good measure, but Street Theory kind of does it the other way around. Give the locals a chance to shine on their own stage, while inviting a small group of outside big-name talent to drive more interest.”
A PICKUP GUIDE FOR SERIOUS SUMMERTIME BALLERS
Here are three top courts to run pickup, mostly after the sun goes down but in some cases during the daytime as well.
BRANDIE BLAZE: BOSTON’S TRAP FEMINIST MC
“I write primarily for black women, especially fat black women,” Blaze said. “There just isn’t enough for us. … I mean, how many times can we listen to cishet men on the radio be like, ‘I’m gonna disrespect you?’”
HALEY HOUSE TO SUSPEND CAFE OPERATIONS, PLANS TO REVIEW CONCEPT AND REOPEN LATER THIS YEAR
“While the Cafe’s restaurant operations are paused, our catering and wholesale baking operations will continue, as well as our Take Back the Kitchen Program.”
LYSTEN UP: LOCAL MUSIC TAKES OVER DOWNTOWN
How a music promoter convinced a massive South End complex to welcome local artists like Oompa, Aubrey Haddard, and Ed Balloon.
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK: THE BEST PLACES IN BOSTON ACCORDING TO MUSICIANS
Pile, Speedy Ortiz, Avenue, and more local musicians share their favorite spots around the city for our back-to-school guide.
OUTSIDE THE SPRAY PAINT
Street and graffiti artists are the tastemakers, and now, with more canvases available in the form of new developments and high-rises, these artists have a chance to capitalize and dictate where they want the culture to go.
TRIBUTE: MEDIEVAL MAN SORELY MISSED
When we heard that Boston icon Don Akin, proprietor of South End staple Medieval Manor for more than 40 years until the unique kingdom’s tragic ending two years ago, we knew that we had no choice but to help immortalize the legacy.
AROUND MY WAY PART I: AVENUE
South End rapper Avenue wants to tell you a story about how it all got started way back when
