Show Reviews

Show Review: An Impactful Night with Briston Maroney

"People likely were “Freakin' Out on the Interstate” to get to Briston Maroney’s show at Paradise Rock Club on February 3rd...."

Show Review: The Japanese House Brings it Full Circle at Roadrunner

"I 'Saw You In a Dream,' but thankfully, I saw the Japanese House in real life. This moniker belongs to 28-year-old Englander Amber Bain, who..."

Show Review: A Night of Soulful Serenity with Thee Sacred Souls

"Thee Sacred Souls performed wonderfully at the Royale the night of Wednesday, December 6th..."

Show Review: A Night of Indie Bliss with Men I Trust and TOPS

"There are always those bands that you would give ANYTHING to see live in concert and it is safe to say Men I Trust is one of those bands for me..."

Show Review: Shakey Graves is all Smiles at Roadrunner

"Shakey Graves has mastered live performance. His show at Roadrunner last week was artful, funny, personal and welcoming..."

Show Review: Slaughter Beach, Dog Revitalize Midwest Emo at Roadrunner

"I was introduced to Slaughter Beach, Dog by a friend in high school, not long after they released their sophomore album 'Birdie...'"

Show Review: Heads Roll for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at MGM Music Hall

"On Monday night, fans of all ages gathered to see indie-rock band the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at MGM Music Hall. The audience erupted into cheers..."

Show Review: Hiss Golden Messenger’s Polished Grit Shines at the Sinclair

"My first thought when Hiss Golden Messenger’s MC Taylor stepped up to the mic at the Sinclair on October 25th, was 'Oh my god he looks like a cult leader!'"...

Show Review: Laufey Bewitches the Wilbur

"Loafers and cardigans fill up the Wilbur. Anticipation cannot only be felt, but seen in the two columns that crowd the stairs..."

Show Review: Genesis Owusu Brings Punk-Inspired R&B to the Sinclair

"Genesis Owusu is a prolific R&B artist hailing from Canberra, Australia..."

Show Review: The Boys Are Back in Town! Boygenius Take MGM By Storm

"I’ll be the first to admit that unlike so many people at MGM Fenway on Monday night were, I’m not a boygenius devotee..."

Show Review: In Between Days Festival Has an Electric Second Year!

"Last weekend, the In Between Days Music Festival made its way to Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy, MA. I love local, live music, so when I had the opportunity to cover the event on Sunday, the second day of the festival, I jumped at the chance to do some reporting on it..."