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Show Review: The 1975 Give Their Fans the Emotional Performance They Were Looking For

Photography by Risa Tapanes By Owen Murray The 1975 treated their ravenous fans to an emotional show at Agganis Arena accompanied by stunning, kaleidoscopic visuals.... Read More

Album Review: Better Oblivion Community Center

By Kenneth Cox Band: Better Oblivion Community Center Album: Better Oblivion Community Center Favorites: "Didn't Know What I Was In For," "Chesapeake," "Dylan Thomas" Recommended... Read More

Show Review: Walk Off the Earth Burns Bright at House of Blues

Photography by Cecilia O'Rollins By Max Littlewood Continuing their 2019 world tour, Walk Off the Earth finally arrived in Boston to perform their signature blend... Read More

Live Mix Recap: Pure Bathing Culture

Photography by Bobby Nicholas III By Nicole Bae Pure Bathing Culture, the indie pop duo hailing from Portland, OR, dropped by our studio for a... Read More

Show Review: Glen Hansard Brings a Night of Folk to the Orpheum

By Owen Murray Glen Hansard put on a dynamic performance at the Orpheum as part of his This Wild Willing tour. The record, This Wild... Read More

Sam Fidler: Thank you Standing Room Only ©

By Sam Fidler Sam Fidler has been the host of Standing Room Only © (SRO) for three years, starting in the Fall of 2016. Thank... Read More

Bands that Bridge the Generational Gap: Talking Heads, R.E.M

By Owen Murray Like many, I was first introduced to music by my parents. My mom was always a huge U2 and Neil Young fan.... Read More

Passion Pit Brings Heartfelt Indie Nostalgia to the House of Blues

Photography by Risa Tapanes By Owen Murray May 23rd at the House of Blues was a special show for Passion Pit. The brain behind the... Read More

Ultimate ’70s Sing-Along Playlist

By Lily Doolin While my childhood was mostly founded on the rock of the '80s and '90s, I was introduced to quite a lot of... Read More

Brandi Carlile Delivers Foot-Stomping Set as One of Boston Calling’s Closers

Photography by Lizzie Heintz By Lily Doolin I've said it once and I'll say it again: Country is not my favorite genre. I'm much more... Read More

Guster Treats the Boston Calling Audience Like Old Friends

Photography by Lizzie Heintz By Lily Doolin Boston alternative rock band Guster talked conversationally throughout their whole set to the giant audience that swarmed to... Read More

Boston Calling 2019: Sunday Recap

By Nicole Bae The heat was HIGH for the last day of Boston Calling. It was as if the weather anticipated the fiery performances the... Read More