PUP packs the Royale to the brim
PUP April 25, 2019 at Royale On Thursday April 25, PUP kicked off their Morbid Stuff tour at the Royale, packing it to the brim. Unbridled anticipation crackled in the air as the red lights […]
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Julia Jacklin kicks ass in Allston
Julia Jacklin April 26, 2019 at Great Scott She opened strong and never showed any sign of slowing down. There were two pieces of tape on Julia Jacklin’s guitar waiting for her on stage. One […]
Vundabar, Sidney Gish and Future Teens take Allston by storm
Vundabar with Sidney Gish and Future Teens March 29, 2019 at Paradise Rock Club Feelings of excitement and warmth seemed pervasive throughout the packed crowd at the Paradise Rock Club on Friday, March 29th. This […]
Japanese Breakfast brings their spring tour to Boston
Japanese Breakfast with Long Beard April 1, 2019 at Royale Japanese Breakfast came to the Royale April 1st for their spring tour. Long Beard opened the night with their lo-fi music, soft strumming, and breathy […]
Burgeoning duo HER’S comes to Sonia
HER’S March 10, 2019 at Sonia The chemistry that the duo has may change upon bringing in a real third band member, but if they can replicate their current relationship with another person, Her’s could […]
Daughters’ high-functioning anarchy comes to Cambridge
Daughters with Container and Big Brave March 12, 2019 at The Sinclair Daughters put on one of the most grotesque and loud experiences I’ve ever seen. I should probably preface this show review by saying […]
Miya Folick’s musical prowess shines in Allston
Miya Folick featuring Barrie March 1, 2019 at Great Scott Despite the small stage and minimal set up, Folick showcased a riveting roller coaster of emotion, and the crowd responded accordingly. I wouldn’t have expected […]
James Blake assumes form at the House of Blues
James Blake February 20, 2019 at House of Blues The audience silently held their breath, not daring to disrupt the hypnotic lullaby that lured us closer–until suddenly, all at once, that silence crowned into a […]
The Knocks and Blu DeTiger bring the best of New York to New England
The Knocks and Blu DeTiger featuring Young & Sick February 21, 2019 at The Sinclair The artists held a self-described “houseparty” inside The Sinclair, giving Bostonians a taste of New York’s nightlife. When the Knocks […]
Empress Of turns Brighton Music Hall into an electronic paradise
Empress Of featuring Salt Cathedral February 24, 2019 at Brighton Music Hall The night became one continuous, blissful stream of music as Empress Of expertly transitioned from one song to the next. Walking into Brighton […]