Nov 02 2011
Music News Wrap-Up
Let’s take some time to reflect on a few music industry developments that have been announced in the news. First, what’s up with the recent FBI report that claims a correlation among gang recruitment, unlawful activity and rap groups? According to allhiphop.com, the report states that, “gangster rap gangs, often comprised of juveniles, are forming and are being used to launder drug money through seemingly legitimate businesses.” What I want to know is how… continue reading
Oct 25 2011
New York Songstress Lana Del Rey Releases New E.P.
With the leak of Lana Del Rey’s single “Video Games”, along with others this past August, the 4 song EP released on October 16th seems like somewhat of a let down. The EP features two remixes of the single along with another single, “Blue Jeans” . Disappointed with the lack of new, “un-leaked” material on the EP, I along with other fans are anxious to see what’s coming in the future… continue reading
Oct 19 2011
Creativity Now, Insanity Later
Why doesn’t anyone care about originality anymore? Last weekend, as I left Killjoy Festival’s final event at Pandemonium Books and Games, I passed a packed bar on Mass Ave. The name of the bar isn’t important. What matters is what I heard spilling out on to the streets: some generic cover band playing a generic cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction.” That moment made me extremely sad. Killjoy Festival featured… continue reading
Oct 17 2011
The Weeknd Kicks Off
At first, the only traces of The Weeknd on the Internet were three songs found on youtube. The tracks created a small buzz, but when a nine-track mixtape entitled House of Balloons surfaced on March 21, 2011, word of mouth began to spread. Abel Tesfaye aka The Weeknd saw a whirlwind response to his music. The artist was co-signed to Drake’s label, OVO XO, soon after the release of House of… continue reading
Oct 17 2011
Preview: Thrice, Moving Mountains, La Dispute, O’Brother @ Royale 10.18.11
Thrice, Moving Mountains, La Dispute, and O’Brother all under the roof of the beautiful Royale. Pinch me. This Tuesday, October 18th, ladies and gents, will be a night for the ages. With a line-up this solid, all the pushing, shoving, sweating, yelling, and awkward body rubbing suddenly seem surprisingly alright. My ears (and hopefully yours, too) certainly won’t mind, for they will be way too busy getting serenaded by Moving… continue reading
Oct 14 2011
Preview: STS9 @ House of Blues Boston 10.20.11
A concert that’s sure to captivate even the most hardened of concert-goers, Sound Tribe Sector 9 (STS9) is bringing their brand of “livetronica” to the House of Blues on October 20. As talented as they are grandiose, STS9’s live performances are unlike anything else out there. “An electronic jam band rocking out to a light show a la Laser Floyd” only begins to scratch the surface of STS9’s modus operandi…. continue reading
Oct 06 2011
Local Festival Targets All Senses
Our friends from the Slaughterhouse Gallery are expanding to new outlets, venues and formats. Think bigger and better. Anyone following the underground promoters may recall their event over the summer at Yes.Oui.Si.. This Saturday will bring the same great programming with an ambitious new leap in scale. The first Kill Joy Festival will take place this Saturday in Central Square, Cambridge. Filling a variety of venues, the festival will feature… continue reading
Sep 25 2011
Tastemakers Presents Photo Contest
In celebrating the arrival of Titus Andronicus, The Dodos, and Javelin to Northeastern’s beautiful Centennial Common for Tastemakers Presents, we decided to recognize all of the other fantastic shows from this past summer. The concept is simple: show us your favorite photo from a show you attended this summer, the fans of Tastemakers vote, and the photos with the most votes win wonderful treasures. How wonderful, you ask? The winner… continue reading
Sep 22 2011
Preview: Hanson @ House of Blues Boston 10.9.11
You may know them as the guys behind “MMMBop,” but over their career the brothers Hanson have evolved from creators of Top 40 pop songs to producers of upbeat, indie rock gems. And fifteen years in, they’re still keeping their live shows fresh – this fall the trio is giving fans a chance to vote for the set list at each stop on their “Musical Ride Tour”. Hanson will be… continue reading
Sep 13 2011
Preview: The Fagettes with Carnivores, Mood Rings, and Hands and Knees @ Great Scott 9.18.11
After trekking around the west coast in a Vietnam War-era military truck affectionately dubbed “deuce and a half,” The Fagettes have brought their free spirited garage rock fuzz back to their hometown for a night at Great Scott. Supporting their new tape, Vol. 2, The Fagettes will be appearing with Carnivores, Mood Rings, and Hands and Knees in a night that promises old fashioned, sweaty rock ‘n roll. The Fagettes Vol. 1… continue reading
Aug 19 2011
Preview: Flying Lotus @ Royale 9.9.11
GHouse and Bowery Boston have teamed up to assemble a line up of invigorating electronic artists just in time for the start of classes. Be warned: this is not your grandmother’s electronic music. It isn’t even your older brother’s. No, these sounds belong to your unborn child, existing in the future and channeled through future forward artists. Flying Lotus (Warp), Sonnymoon (Plug Research) and Time Wharp will be descending upon Royale on… continue reading