The Alternative Sound of Summer 2019
By Kenneth Cox Summer 2019 came in hard with a surge of new music from artists across all genres. This year has seen alt-rock artists releasing fresh, exciting music on a seemingly constant basis. Though…
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Artist Profile: Nick Lowe
By Kenneth Cox The UK is home to countless artists that have changed the world of music. From The Beatles to Adele, the region has produced musicians that found listeners across the world. However, not…
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WERS Favorites: Boston Alternative Artists
By Kenneth Cox There are many things Boston is known for – the Red Sox, the Boston Tea Party, our love for Dunkin Donuts. But what about alternative music? Boston remains to be one of…
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Big Thief Shoots for the Stars with “U.F.O.F”
By Kenneth Cox Band: Big Thief Album: U.F.O.F Favorites: “U.F.O.F,” “Jenni,” “Cattails” For Fans Of: Lucy Dacus, Radiohead, Bon Iver Space is the final frontier for some, but for Big Thief, it feels like only…
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Writers’ Beat — Songs to Cheer You Up with Vampire Weekend, Florence + The Machine, and more
For this week’s Writers’ Beat, we’re talking about songs that get us out of a grumpy mood. Whether you prefer some mellow, moody vocals to ease you out of your slump or something a little…
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Show Review: Charly Bliss Fills The Sinclair To Capacity
Photography by Risa Tapanes By Kenneth Cox What happens when an entire performance has the energy, excitement, and fun of an encore? At a sold-out show at The Sinclair this past Sunday, Charly Bliss gave…
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The Ultimate 90’s Sing-Along Playlist
By Kenneth Cox I may be a child of the 2000’s, but much of the music I love comes from the 90’s. It was a time where artists across genres and styles were supporting one…
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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 If You Like: Phoebe Bridgers, Bright Eyes, Julien Baker …
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Concert Review: Bear’s Den Brings Their Emotions to The Sinclair
Photography by Cecilia O’Rollins By Kenneth Cox Monday never feels like a particularly exciting day. The start of the workweek, a return to reality, and everything that comes with it can be drab and uneventful….
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Live Mix Recap: John Paul White
Photography by Ayo Oladeji By Kenneth Cox This week, singer-songwriter John Paul White stopped by our studio to perform three tracks from his newest record, The Hurting Kind, before his show that same evening at…
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Writers’ Beat — Favorite Music Moments
Introducing a new segment on our blog: the writing staff beat! Here we have our contributors discuss a prompt every week. This time around, we are talking about our favorite music moments. What is a…
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Foals Makes a Paradise at House of Blues
By Kenneth Cox You’d be hard pressed to find any palm trees sprouting up around Boston. However, this past Friday at the House of Blues, the stage was surrounded by palm trees as audiences came…
