I have been to more live shows this year alone than all of my other years combined. I guess I have the Boston local scene to thank for that. Here are 10 bands I saw at shows in Boston that change the way I look at music.

The Rice Crackers:

Kolohe Kid by The RiceCrackers

Gracie:

Gracie by Gracie

IAN:

IAN by IAN

Downtown Boys:

Full Communism by Downtown Boys

URSULA:

HAIR SALON by URSULA

Frankie Cosmos:

Fit Me In by Frankie Cosmos

Krill:

A Distant Fist Unclenching by Krill

Palm:

Trading Basics by Palm

Free Pizza:

Nice Guys/Free Pizza Split by Nice Guys/Free Pizza

girlpool:

Chinatown (demo) by girlpool