There’s a moment, just before the sun disappears on a late August evening, when everything feels suspended. The air hums with crickets, the heat clings softly to your skin, and somewhere in the distance, a child is laughing like nothing will ever change. On his fourth studio album, The Great Divide, Noah Kahan doesn’t just describe that feeling, but he preserves it and captures it like an old home video.
After his recent surprise performance at Coachella, it seemed only fitting to break down Jack White’s electric new release “Derecho Demonico” for our Pick of the Week.
MJ Lenderman and Katie Crutchfield, Waxahatchee, co-headlined the Wang Theatre, in what, for me, was the best concert that I have ever been to. With Berklee graduate and Nashville singer, Brennan Wedl, the pair held the crowd at a standstill with just their voices and acoustic guitars; a testament to their talent.
Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar – your guide to the best concerts in Boston. Each week, our intrepid music staff picks out some upcoming concerts you won’t want to miss.
Boston on Monday felt like a city trying to do everything, everywhere, all at once. It was Patriots’ Day, meaning the Boston Marathon had runners flooding the streets, the Boston Red Sox were drawing crowds to Fenway, and the general energy of the city was already reaching a boiling point.
Australian indie-pop band Spacey Jane released their new song, “Do You Really Love Her,” on March 13, and I’ve had it on repeat ever since. The single leans into a hazy, echo-filled indie style reminiscent of the 80s, with soft synths and dreamy production.
English rock band, The Last Dinner Party, traveled from London to go on their 2nd North American tour. Along with their 2nd North American tour, they performed songs from their 2nd album titled “From The Pyre” for the first time in Boston.
Lily Allen released her newest album, West End Girl, in October 2025. “4chan Stan” is ERS’s pick of the week, which is the 8th track on her controversial, cutting new album. The album is a departure from Allen’s previous work, yet it features her literal and often sarcastic lyricism. Allen is one of the most dynamic, unique performers over the last few years, and her new album is no different!
Following their most recent album release, Ricochet, Snail Mail is taking North America in a whirl of colorful stage lights and fantastic guitar riffs that leave audiences jumping and dancing on their way out the door. Accompanied by Chicago band Sharp Pins and 80s shoegaze band Swirlies, this show took the audience at Big Night Live through a collage of sounds and voices.
Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar – your guide to the best concerts in Boston. Each week, our intrepid music staff picks out some upcoming concerts you won’t want to miss.
As Boston starts to warm up and everyone slowly trades winter coats for lighter layers, there’s a certain kind of music that just fits the moment. Something easy, breezy, and full of feeling. For me lately, that artist has been Olivia Dean, and if you haven’t heard her music yet, consider this your sign.
In the newest album from the iconic band Gorillaz, there’s an incredibly well-produced song about the loss you feel when someone you love leaves in one way or another. The album, called The Mountain, was released in January, and much of it stems from a deep feeling of personal loss experienced by two band members, as well as a life-changing trip to India.
