Show Reviews

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..."

Company One’s Electric New Musical, “The Boy Who Kissed The Sky”

"Company One’s production of 'The Boy Who Kissed the Sky' is a vibrant, colorful explosion of music and a heartwarming exploration of legacy..."

April Show Reviews: Andrew Bird, Caroline Polachek and Caroline Rose

April was an exciting month for Boston music lovers! Some of our favorite musicians, like Andrew Bird, Caroline Polachek, and Caroline Rose, brought the house down at local venues. Check out our staff writers' reviews of these show-stopping performances!

Show Review: Caroline Rose Remembers Everything on “The Art of Forgetting” Tour

"Rose had the audience on their toes all night, but they were most thrilled when the musician crowd surfed..."