Pick of the Week: Men I Trust “Husk”
Indie-rock staple Men I Trust is back on the scene with “Husk,” their latest single.
Pick of the Week: Pixies “You’re So Impatient”
“Clocking in at just over two minutes, Pixies’ new single “You’re So Impatient” is a fittingly short and punchy song written towards someone who just can’t seem to wait…”
Pick of the Week: Norah Jones “Running”
“Norah Jones’ newest single “Running” is certainly not your classic Jones ballad…”
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…”
Brian Ritchie of the Violent Femmes: “The music comes first” Over Fame
“The Violent Femmes recently embarked on tour in celebration of the 40th anniversary release of their certified-platinum, debut, self-titled album…”
Interview: Jon Batiste on his “Limitless and Genreless” New Album
“Then the album, similarly, is this limitless genreless thing. It’s not a world music album, it’s really taking that genre title, flipping it on its head, and using it as inspiration to make limitless genreless music. It’s really about a message of radical oneness and radical love…”
Interview: Joy Oladokun on Collaboration and Community
“After an amazing Saturday performance at Boston Calling, our Staff Writer, Emma Kunz had the opportunity to chat with singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun…”
Live Music Week: Spring 2023 Lineup
We’re asking for your help in rebuilding Studio 889, and re-airing some legendary performances recorded over the last 25 years. Don’t miss these exclusive, stripped back sets!
Playlist: New Discoveries 3/14
“Jump out of bed, slip on some tennis shoes, and brace the day by listening to Barrie’s song ‘Races.’ Barrie’s new music is like my morning cup of coffee, and ‘Races’ is a perfectly balanced brew…”
Our Favorite Local Albums of 2022
Graphics by Monika Krueger In July, we covered Our Favorite Local albums of 2022 So Far and now, 5 months later, we’re continuing on the list with all of the amazing local releases that came…
Show Review: Alvvays Embarks on a Whimsical Odyssey
“Swaying in the crowd, listening to Alvvays permeate Roadrunner’s stage with face-melting music, was a last minute decision that should’ve been on my radar ages ago…”
Show Review: The Lone Bellow Deliver a Healing Set at the Paradise
“A crowd patiently cheers as they see Brian setting up his guitar onstage while the opening act, Bailen, clears the stage. Finally…”
