New York City post-punk band BODEGA arrived to Somerville’s The Rockwell on Friday night to kick off night one of their expansive world tour. The cultural commentators are on tour in support of their third album, Our Brand Could Be Yr Life, out now via Chrysalis Records. The record is a partial …
Read More »Live Review: flipturn at House of Blues in Boston, MA (03.29.24)
Boston’s House of Blues was packed wall-to-wall last Friday night, as fans eagerly awaited indie-rockers flipturn. The Florida-based five-piece rose to popularity over the years with a handful of independent EPs, and saw singles like “August” and “Chicago” become passionately adored both online and at their ever-growing shows. Consisting of …
Read More »Album Review: The Last Dinner Party “Prelude to Ecstasy”
You’re invited to a momentous occasion. The Last Dinner Party have invited you as their guest to a musical buffet of grandiose offerings and tasteful style. The buzz-worthy band are proud to announce their highly-anticipated debut album, Prelude To Ecstasy, which will be released on February 2nd via Island Records/Universal …
Read More »Live Review: DURRY at Brighton Music Hall in Boston, MA (11.30.23)
Indie rock duo Durry are the underdog story that everyone is rooting for. After over a decade of trying to make it in music, singer-songwriter Austin Durry bounced between odd jobs and an idle band with the hopes of making it out of his suburban hometown of Burnsville, Minnesota. It …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Bluphoria at The Middle East Nightclub in Cambridge, MA. (11.09.23)
Nashville-based rock band Bluphoria graced Boston’s notorious nightclub, The Middle East Upstairs, on Thursday night for their New England debut. 22 dates into their lengthy co-headline tour with singer-songwriter Noah Vonne, the group appeared just as electrified as they would at the start of their tour. Despite grueling drives on …
Read More »Interview: Inside the creative mind of TALK
Canadian rocker TALK has created quite the buzz with his quick rise post-pandemic world. After the noteworthy success of his Platinum single “Run Away to Mars” and viral hit “A Little Bit Happy,” the artist has created visually-lush commentary about mental health, love and acceptance. In recent weeks, TALK has finally unleashed his debut …
Read More »Interview: Bluphoria on their first US tour, on East Coast this week
Rising rock band Bluphoria have hit the road for their first ever US tour in support of their self-titled debut album. Formed in 2019, the band is fronted by Reign LaFreniere, 23 (lead vocals, lead guitar) along with Dakota Landrum, 20 (rhythm guitar, background vocals) Rex Wolf, 22 (bass, background vocals) and …
Read More »Album Review: Dirty Honey “Can’t Find The Brakes”
Dirty Honey is a name that has become synonymous with today’s state of rock and roll. Drenched in classic motifs à la Guns N’ Roses or Aerosmith, the group break out of the mold on their highly-anticipated sophomore album, Can’t Find the Brakes. Dirty Honey – comprised of Marc LaBelle/vocals, …
Read More »“Now And Then”: the last Beatles song out now
After decades apart, The Beatles are reunited in song. “Now And Then” is the last Beatles song – written and sung by John Lennon, developed and worked on by Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, and now finally finished by Paul and Ringo over four decades later. “Now And Then” has been released today by …
Read More »Interview: Justin Smolian & Jaydon Bean of Dirty Honey discuss new album, tour, and their whirlwind year.
American rock and rollers Dirty Honey aren’t slowing down anytime soon. Accelerating through a high-speed year of shows in over 16 countries, including a highly lauded slot opening for Guns N’ Roses, the California natives are in high gear and proving they’re a well-oiled machine. Ahead of the release of …
Read More »Live Review: Anna Shoemaker at Paradise Rock Club in Boston, MA (10.27.23)
Indie pop starlet Anna Shoemaker is an exciting force breaking through from the New York scene. Settling in Brooklyn by way of Philadelphia, the singer-songwriter has firmly planted East Coast roots that seep into her music and aesthetic. With her discography of compelling alternative pop, thrifted garments, and a cool-girl …
Read More »Interview: On the road with rising pop starlet Anna Shoemaker
Chatting on a 16 hour trek from Texas to Tampa, pop-starlet Anna Shoemaker is enthusiastically embarking on her first ever US tour. Joining indie pop artist Aidan Bissett, Shoemaker is reeling off this summer’s release of her critically praised EP, Hey Anna. Currently making her way through the tour’s early stops, …
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