Tag: boston music scene
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Spotlight: December/January 2024
Through December and into January, we’ve kept track of who’s played at some of our favorite venues, new releases, and of shows that had stellar lineups. We thought that it might be fun if, monthly, we picked out a few artists to spotlight who contributed to the scene and gave them a little written love.…
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An Hour With: S AND R
S AND R, an indie rock outfit consisting of Saxon (guitarist and vocalist), Reeve (drums), and Wen (keys/synth), recently released their infectious first single, “Give Me the Earth.” The track began as an acoustic piece performed solo by Saxon, but has since morphed into a catchy, groovy, rock-adjacent tune that’s a blast to listen to.…
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An Hour With: Alenka (Doll Parts EP)
There’s nothing I love more than a band with a strong vision, and Alenka, whom I was privileged enough to speak to last week, definitely has that. I primarily spoke to Allie – the frontperson of the group – but her bandmates did chime in when they felt strongly about something. I will admit I…
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Learning Something at The Burren (show review, 6/10)
The Burren – as part of The Burren Backroom Series – hosted The Nervous Eaters on Saturday, June 10th. They played one of the best sets I’ve heard this year, and I don’t say that lightly. It was a masterclass on putting on a rock show – but I’m getting ahead of myself. The Burren…
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An Hour With: Dave Strong
I reached out to Dave Strong because he’s doing something different. There’s his music, which is punk rock, personal, and an all-in-all fun listen, but what really drew me to him was the way he was releasing his new album, Self Titled. Dave, the “old school punk rocker” that he is, is making a point…
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Print Issue: BLTN #1
The first issue of the print version of our magazine was released in the middle of this month, when we started dropping it in music and art-adjacent shops and cafes around the city.
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An Hour With: Gavin of 1QI
On top of being hilarious, 1QI, or “One Question Interview,” is a smart project. The concept is simple: ask an artist one question – one good question – and simply let them talk.
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An Hour With: IBOOKTHINGS
When I called Cody Rico, also known as Coco, we were both in bad shape. They were recovering from a series of spinal surgeries, I was in the throes of a nasty case of laryngitis, and still they were generous enough to speak with me about the Boston scene, their company (IBOOKTHINGS), and the importance…
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Show review: 5/12 at Warp & Weft
At first, I thought that Warp & Weft was a weird choice for an alt/punk show. Even after getting there, the audience seemed strange – too put-together, too pretty – in direct contrast with my disheveled, pajama-adjacent “outfit.” In direct contrast with the bands’ newest releases, even.
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“How do you even find this stuff?”
At work, the small talk we make consists of a few different things, like news about “the kids,” or “the partner,” but most often we talk about “plans for the weekend.” Maybe it’s because we’re all burnt out, who knows? But every other time I talk about my weekend plans, my colleagues ask me, “how…
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