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Photos | Illiterate Light + Caiola @ The Sinclair

Returning for the first time since opening for Rayland Baxter in 2019, Illiterate Light brought their headlining tour to The Sinclair last Saturday night and once again left us all better for having attended. This dynamic duo of Jeff Gorman and Jake Cochran, known for their DIY ethos and top-of-throat rock anthems, continue to redefine the indie music scene—and their own style—with their electrifying performances. Their recent show was no exception, showcasing a blend of raw energy, heartfelt lyrics, and an engaging stage presence that had every one of us singing, dancing and already eagerly awaiting their return to the…

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#HotTakes | Week of 01.09.23

Songs that we think you should hear without all the pomp and circumstance. I Don’t Know What You See In Me // Belle and Sebastian Nothing Left To Lose // Everything But The Girl 9am (Remaster) // Bad Bad Hats Apple Tree // Why Bonnie Sometimes It’s So Easy // Doug Paisley People Pleaser // Gabrielle Shonk Cadillac // Sun Room New Day // Sunny War Fuck LA // Illiterate Light Music Stuff // CVC Damn Good // HOOGENBOOM All The Things // Frances Luke Accord Tell Me // King Tuff Hangin’ on the Wall // Kindred Valley Bottles //…

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#HotTakes | Week of 11.7.22

Songs that we think you should hear without all the pomp and circumstance. Photographs // Wild Child Morning // Jackson Wooten It’s Gonna Take Some Time // Schaefer Llana Feb 1st // Illiterate Light Loops // Pile Heavy // Black Honey Nosedive // Hatchie Be Careful (A Patti Griffin Cover) // Madi Diaz, S.G. Goodman and Joy Oladokun

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2019 | Steve’s Best of the Year

Before we dig in, I wanted to express a humble thanks to you, dear reader, for following the adventures of the Music Savage gang on a weekly basis. We wouldn’t be doing this if it weren’t for you and your attention and love are truly appreciated. As the title of suggests, I’ve once again compiled a list of the albums that carried me through the year and laid them out—in no particular order—below. In an effort to not bore you, I’ve also used my beloved #50WordReview style to get you to the meat of the post faster while still being…

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#HotTakes | Week of 10.07.2019

Songs that we think you should hear without all the pomp and circumstance. Running Hot With Fate // Hallelujah The Hills Banjo Song // The Brother Brothers Paper ID // Sophie & the Broken Things Cashmere // TENTS Driving // POLIÇA Girl // Girl Ray The Well // Marcus King Where Did I Go Wrong // Populuxe Fiji // Operator Music Band Hero // Michael Kiwanuka about her. again. // Son Little Cash Machine // Handmade Moments I Wanna Leave America // Illiterate Light The Feeling // Margot Polo Operator // Jamestown Revival She Wants To See You Cry //…

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#HotTakes | Week of 07.29.2019

Songs that we think you should hear without all the pomp and circumstance. Sometimes Love Takes So Long // Illiterate Light Upcoming Boston Area Show: Tuesday, September 17th @ House of Blues Night Owl // Olivia Jean Upcoming Boston Area Show: Monday, September 9th & Tuesday, September 10th @ House of Blues Shady Grove // Yola Nowhere Fast // Baby Shakes Show Me // Mikal Cronin Upcoming Boston Area Show: Tuesday, November 19th @ Great Scott Can I Go On // Sleater-Kinney Upcoming Boston Area Show: Tuesday, October 29th @ House of Blues Heartbreaker // Jonathan Something I’m Afraid //…

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Photos | Rayland Baxter + Illiterate Light @ The Sinclair

If there’s one thing you’re guaranteed with a Rayland Baxter show it’s a damn good time. Add in a little Illiterate Light and you’ve got the makings of a what-the-f-just-happened good time. This time round Rayland brought his crew to a sold-out gig at The Sinclair to play through crowd favorites old and new, bringing new spirit to his classics and new energy to songs off his new album Wide Awake. With all of the cool you expect from Rayland, he and his band of merry makers made trekking out on a freezing New England night 100% worth it. But…

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