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Off Topic with Beach Fossils

On Sunday I had the pleasure of sitting down with Beach Fossils at Paradise Rock Club in Boston for a quick chat before their show. They’re currently touring with Kevin Krauter and WAVVES. Read More >
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Coven Concert Review

The band Coven was formed in Chicago in the late 1960s, fronted by lead singer Jinx Dawson (now the only original member left in the band). Previously banned from performing in Boston, the group played their first show on their All Hallows High Ritual portion of the Magickal Chaos Tour at Sonia in Cambridge on Friday, October 26. Read More >
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Thievery Corporation Concert Review

On Tuesday night, Boston’s House of Blues was fortunate enough to host the kickoff concert of Thievery Corporation’s 2018 cross-country tour. Touring their latest LP Treasures From the Temple, the album showcases their unique electronic spin on the spirit and power of Reggae music, once again proving their unprecedented ability to combine sound with sentiment. The album is a deep exploration of the soul of Reggae, the perfect pairing to their 2017 studio album, The Temple of I & I, which was itself a milestone for the group. Read More >
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Interview with Hatchie

On a rainy Tuesday at the Paradise Rock Club, I sit down with Harriette Pilbeam, the 25-year-old songwriter behind the Australian dream pop outfit Hatchie, which just released their debut EP Sugar and Spice this May. Read More >

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Mashrou’ Leila at the Sinclair

Firas Abu Fakher of Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila answers questions about coming back to Cambridge and the songwriting process.

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A Lineup of RH Faves in San Francisco –…

While some were gearing up for Outside Lands, others gathered at Slim’s on August 6 for a lineup of rising indie stars.

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Reaching a New Fever Pitch

Veins of lyrical candor and layers of harmony run deep through the entirety of Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s musical collection, setting the band apart from its contemporaries as much as its unorthodox name does.

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Car Seat Headrest’s Twin Fantasy Live is…

For two nights, Car Seat Headrest (and openers Naked Giants—can’t forget them, of course) will earn their right to be on that wall after their performances here in the Fillmore in San Francisco.