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Tag Archives: music

Soccer Mommy: On Fire at Brighton Music Hall, 12/7

December 21, 2018by Ethan Lam Leave a comment

Soccer Mommy’s Clean was one of 2018’s musical triumphs, an introspective meditation on romance that is at times, a melancholy soul-crushing punch delivered straight to the gut— “Checked the window […]

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Preoccupations: Raw Power at Brighton Music Hall

December 7, 2018by Melisma Magazine Leave a comment

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

November 15, 2018by Melisma Magazine Leave a comment

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, […]

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Overcoats Stride Into The House Of Blues

October 25, 2018by Ethan Lam Leave a comment

By Ethan Lam There’s a certain formula to a high school talent show. There will always be a magician, a hip-hop dance troupe, and someone who can juggle, potentially in […]

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Courtney Barnett Rocks the House of Blues, 10/21

October 24, 2018by Charlie Billings Leave a comment

I’ll be the first one to admit that I usually frequent tiny venues where concerts feel intimate and personal, but every so often a band comes along that befits a […]

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Joey Dosik Gets Intimate at Great Scott

October 23, 2018by Melisma Magazine Leave a comment

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 […]

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Jonathan Richman: An Icon in Residency at the Middle East, 10/18

October 17, 2018by Charlie Billings Leave a comment

Jonathan Richman is an unparalleled musical icon. It’s not very often that an artist emerges with a wholly unique musical sound, persona, and worldview. In fact, it’s rarely happened as […]

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Swearin’ Is Back and Burning Bright at Great Scott, 10/11

October 10, 2018by Charlie Billings Leave a comment

After a short hiatus, Swearin’ sounds better than ever. Allison Crutchfield and Kyle Gilbride still lead the same Philadelphia band that wants to draw you in with gleaming melodies while […]

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The New Angry Young Men: Shame at the Sinclair 10/1

September 30, 2018by Charlie Billings Leave a comment

These British upstarts are anything but abashed. Their music is boldly in your face, their somewhat standoffish interviews are endlessly quotable, and their performances are fiery. Exploding out of the […]

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Singular Fantasy: Car Seat Headrest at the Royale, 9/13

September 15, 2018by Charlie Billings Leave a comment

There’s really nothing quite like a great rock concert. With the right band and the right crowd, opposing energies mingle in a way to create a completely cohesive environment, an […]

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