Preoccupations: Raw Power at Brighton Music Hall
By Sam Drezner I was unsure what to expect when Preoccupations walked on stage to begin their set. Throughout their short history, the Calgary-based band has had many identities. They […]
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Pond: Wonderful and Weird at the Royale
By Jonas Gerken Pond is the beautiful psychedelic rock band of the 80s that never was. Featuring members of the touring version of Tame Impala, Pond’s synthy and rhythmic grooves, […]
Joey Dosik Gets Intimate at Great Scott
By Evan Zigmond I discovered Joey Dosik in 2016, in the midst of an obsessive Vulfpeck listening binge. From the very first listen, I deeply appreciated Dosik’s songwriting ability, his […]
David Byrne Captivates at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
By Evan Zigmond David Byrne’s reputation precedes him. The former front man of the Talking Heads, successful author, and longtime solo artist knows not only how to pen a catchy […]
More Than Just Great Good Fine Ok
By Katie Fielding and Diana Hernandez Fans packed Paradise Rock Club on June 7th for the Boston stop of the Spring is Sprung tour. Great Good Fine Ok joined Smallpools […]
Good Morning, Tufts
By Kaitlyn Meslin Alarms are fairly universal, but an individual’s choice of alarm tones is often personal. Waking up to whatever sound you desire has never been easier, with the […]
Flasher at Great Scott: A Welcome End to the Weekend
By Evan Zigmond Great Scott is one of my favorite venues in greater Boston, so I always jump at the chance to go to shows there. Recently, I got to […]
MGMT Lights Up The Orpheum
By Katie Fielding and Diana Hernandez While MGMT may be known primarily for their 2007 hit singles “Time to Pretend”, “Electric Feel”, and “Kids,” the band is proving that they […]
Pale Waves at Sonia
By Amelia Hern Pale Waves filled The Sonia with energy in their last show of their US tour on Sunday night, April 15th. Originally from Manchester, England, Pale Waves is […]
Shopping at Great Scott
By Evan Zigmond Shopping is an absolutely unforgettable live experience. The trio from London combines up-tempo, driving basslines with catchy vocals and a twangy guitar reminiscent of surf rock. At […]
