James the Giant
[I]’ve been really enjoying this raw song from folk troubadour James the Giant, his first single from his self-titled EP where he opens up about the loss of his younger brother, Marine Lance Cpl. Julian T. Brennan who was killed in combat in Afghanistan in 2009. It’s a
The Dodos
[S]an Francisco rockers The Dodos have got a new album coming out 8/27 titled the Carrier, and have yet again released another track from the record. The track in question, titled “Substance,” which features a heavily rhythm focused drum line, which has been their bread and butter over
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
[M]issouri based Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin are embarking on their 4th studio record release, a particularly special release titled Fly By Night, one that found the band again the the attic where they made their debut record, Broom (note: a total pop gem). But before doing that
Black Joe Lewis
[R]ecently signed to Vagrant Records, Black Joe Lewis will release their brand new full-length LP, Electric Slave, on August 27 and are offering up “Skulldiggin,” the first single off the upcoming record. “Skulldiggin,” is a super super super distorted, fuzzy blues rock number with a rough edge and a
Swear and Shake
[B]rooklyn indie rockers Swear and Shake will be in town opening for the Lone Bellow tomorrow night at the Sinclair, and I think it’s pretty important you get to know these guys if you haven’t already. Their single dropped last week titled “Brother,” a jangly, confessional tune
King Khan & the Shrines
[T]he thing I love so much about King Khan is the absolute showmanship that goes along with the music. They are ever entertaining, sometimes hilarious, and they make some rocking tunes that ride a fine line between garage & psychedelic rock. Check out their new single, “Born to Die,
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Photos by Caroline Moore [A] legacy and back catalog like Black Flag’s is a lot to live up to. Greg Ginn, the band’s longest-standing member, equated the idea of FLAG (comprised of original members Keith Morris, Chuck Dukowski, Dez Cadena, and Bill Stevenson, along with guitarist Stephen Egerton
Endless Jags
The Technicolors – Sweet Time [P]hoenix, AZ rockers The Technicolors are gearing up for a second leg of their National tour and will be making it here to Boston June 17th and we are happy to co-present the show. We reviewed their most recent record the Listener, and couldn’t
The Post Nobles
The Post Nobles – Summer Toons [W]ho couldn’t use another summer tune? The sun is starting to shine, the days are getting long, and we’re all dreaming of the beach every time we look out the window. Insert New York’s The Post Nobles a basement band that
Filligar
[T]ouring like mad has turned Chicago band Filligar is turning the band into what everyone thought they could become, a force in music. Their live show has always shown who they were, a brash young group who definitely had the makings of something special, they almost seemed to explode
Amanda Shires
[D]on’t mess with Texas-born Amanda Shires, the singer-songwriter who is about to release a new record, and is releasing the first listen, the aptly named “Devastate,” a song that oozes with her beautiful vocals, confident songwriting, and some gritty guitar driven song about insecurity, and how the mind
Esther Rose
[I]nspired by the sounds of the city of New Orleans, a Michigan-born musician by the name of Luke Winslow-King recently released a record that elegantly meshes together Blues, Jazz, Rag-time, Folk, and Rock & Roll into an amazing package of songs that are perfect for lounging on a quiet
