Obnox — Know America
OBNOX knows what America wants, and it’s more OBNOX. At least, that’s my reading of the situation, where I’m America. And I…
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Taxidermists — “Be 1”
Very cool new song and video from Western MA underground rock heroes TAXIDERMISTS. “Be 1”, and the band’s whole approach really, live…
Atlantic Thrills — Bed Bugs
Through neon-streaked smoke billowing along the sidewalk and stale booze-breath conversations, a howling anthem prowls the night. Bed Bugs is the new…
The Parrots — Weed for the Parrots
In their latest release, Madrid-based garage punk trio The Parrots reveal a darker side to their rockabilly-infused sound. While “Weed for the Parrots”…
Sleaford Mods — “Tarantula Deadly Cargo”
A delicate subject: rap rock
Jim Leonard — Treble in Paradise
Rock ‘n’ high roller Jim Leonard’s latest album “Treble in Paradise,” released in February, is a psychedelic trip down the rabbit hole. Playing…
Yonatan Gat @ AS220
“Oh my god, what was that? I’m gonna go throw my guitars in the river. I’m done.” I’ve struggled with how to…
Digital Prisoners Of War — “Béla Bar Talk”
Digital Prisoners of War have offered up a warm and relatable bit of summer pop for us in their new video for…
Alto Jeffro — Horseneck Beach
Horseneck Beach is so strangely, yet perfectly titled. In terms of pure topical values—lyrical content, titles—each song makes no explicit mention of…
Palm — Ostrich Vacation
With all the madness and complexity of the world around us, you’d think we’d chose the safety of a pop single to…
Courtney Barnett w/ Chastity Belt @ The Sinclair
On May 18 Courtney Barnett launched her North American tour at The Sinclair in Cambridge. Girl band Chastity Belt opened and played…
Thee Oh Sees — Mutilator Defeated at Last
Thee Oh Sees’ new album is called Mutilator Defeated at Last. It’s out on Castle Face Records and it’s a beautiful beast….
