- The Case for Solo Concerts: How Audrey Hobert Reminded Me I’m Never Alone in My Girlhood
Since high school (way back in 2016…don’t remind me), I’ve loved doing everyday things alone. Heading to the movies, shopping at the mall, grabbing a quick bite…sometimes, it’s nice to spend a little quality time with yourself. Old friends used to say it was odd; “why would you go alone when you could go with…
- MGK’s “Lost Americana” Tour Highlights the Power of Reinvention
MGK (formerly Machine Gun Kelly) made his much-anticipated return to Boston on Friday for a high-octane performance that the TD Garden crowd will not soon forget. The “Lost Americana” tour takes fans through MGK’s evolving artistry. As expected, songs from his “Tickets to My Downfall” album dominated the setlist in celebration of its five-year anniversary,…
- Portugal. The Man Bring Three-Act Spectacle to Boston’s Roadrunner
Two days after Thanksgiving, Boston felt overdue for a release. Roadrunner was the perfect place to find it. Portugal. The Man’s Denali Tour stop pulled fans out of their post-holiday haze and into a night that felt like part concert, part communal reset. The floor was packed, but the balcony told the real story. It…
- Anna of the North Delivers an Emotional Sendoff in Boston
The cold outside was familiar territory for a Norwegian artist, but what Anna of the North shared inside The Sinclair carried more weight. She told the crowd early this is most likely her final U.S. tour, and you could feel the room absorb it. Not because she plans to stop making music, but because the…
- The French Cassettes Bring ‘Benzene’ to Boston on Fall Tour
November 19 wasn’t just any “normal day” at Arts at the Armory. That night, the French Cassettes brought their West Coast “white noise” to the bustling arts hub tucked away in a quiet residential Greater Boston neighborhood. As people escaped the cold and filled the Somerville, MA hall, Johnny Mex warmed things up with a…
- A ‘Devoted’ Hackney Crowd Shows Out for an Unforgettable Night with Sunday (1994)
Sunday (1994) continues to grow their devoted fanbase through immersive, quietly transportive live shows. Their “appearing live in london” tour showcases Devotion, the six-track sophomore EP that expands on the story first set in motion by their 2024 self-titled debut. On November 21, the crowd at EartH Theatre in Hackney slipped quickly, and willingly, into…
- ‘The Closest We’ll Get’: Nell Mescal Brings Intimate Tour to Islington Assembly Hall in London
Irish indie singer-songwriter Nell Mescal took to Islington Assembly Hall in London last night, bringing her latest EP, The Closest We’ll Get, to life With fairy lights and flowers adorning the stage, Mescal began her headlining show with “Electric Picnic,” the front row singing along gently as she strummed her guitar. After introducing herself and…
- “Hottest Club in Town”: A Groovy Night Out in Boston with The Aces
Hot off the release of their latest album Gold Star Baby, The Aces transformed the Royale into the “hottest club in town”: the Gold Star Baby. But before the crowd could work up a sweat to The Aces’ dance-ready 22-song set, they got to pregame with Lydia Night. Joined by her former Regrettes bandmate Drew…
- Boston Falls in Love with Kaleb Cohen at His Headlining Cafe 939 Show
Maybe we fell in love in Boston, it’s hard to tell in just one…night! Following the viral success of his singles “Boston” and “East Coast Summers,” and the release of his new EP U-Turn, Kaleb Cohen has hit the road on his debut headlining tour, with stops across the United States, and, of course, Boston.…
- Poetry In Collaboration: Jessie Reyez Celebrates New Book with Intimate Reading in Cambridge, MA
This Fall, singer-songwriter, Jessie Reyez released the second installment in her poetry series, The People’s Purge: Words of a Goat Princess Vol II. On October 24, Jessie Reyez the words to life at the Marran Theater in Cambridge, MA. The intimate reading of the USA Today Bestseller showcased not just the work itself, but the…
Since high school (way back in 2016…don’t remind me), I’ve loved doing everyday things alone. Heading to the movies, shopping at the mall, grabbing a quick bite…sometimes, it’s nice to spend a little quality time with yourself. Old friends used to say it was odd; “why would you go alone when you could go with…
MGK (formerly Machine Gun Kelly) made his much-anticipated return to Boston on Friday for a high-octane performance that the TD Garden crowd will not soon forget. The “Lost Americana” tour takes fans through MGK’s evolving artistry. As expected, songs from his “Tickets to My Downfall” album dominated the setlist in celebration of its five-year anniversary,…
Two days after Thanksgiving, Boston felt overdue for a release. Roadrunner was the perfect place to find it. Portugal. The Man’s Denali Tour stop pulled fans out of their post-holiday haze and into a night that felt like part concert, part communal reset. The floor was packed, but the balcony told the real story. It…
The cold outside was familiar territory for a Norwegian artist, but what Anna of the North shared inside The Sinclair carried more weight. She told the crowd early this is most likely her final U.S. tour, and you could feel the room absorb it. Not because she plans to stop making music, but because the…
November 19 wasn’t just any “normal day” at Arts at the Armory. That night, the French Cassettes brought their West Coast “white noise” to the bustling arts hub tucked away in a quiet residential Greater Boston neighborhood. As people escaped the cold and filled the Somerville, MA hall, Johnny Mex warmed things up with a…
Sunday (1994) continues to grow their devoted fanbase through immersive, quietly transportive live shows. Their “appearing live in london” tour showcases Devotion, the six-track sophomore EP that expands on the story first set in motion by their 2024 self-titled debut. On November 21, the crowd at EartH Theatre in Hackney slipped quickly, and willingly, into…
Irish indie singer-songwriter Nell Mescal took to Islington Assembly Hall in London last night, bringing her latest EP, The Closest We’ll Get, to life With fairy lights and flowers adorning the stage, Mescal began her headlining show with “Electric Picnic,” the front row singing along gently as she strummed her guitar. After introducing herself and…
Hot off the release of their latest album Gold Star Baby, The Aces transformed the Royale into the “hottest club in town”: the Gold Star Baby. But before the crowd could work up a sweat to The Aces’ dance-ready 22-song set, they got to pregame with Lydia Night. Joined by her former Regrettes bandmate Drew…
Maybe we fell in love in Boston, it’s hard to tell in just one…night! Following the viral success of his singles “Boston” and “East Coast Summers,” and the release of his new EP U-Turn, Kaleb Cohen has hit the road on his debut headlining tour, with stops across the United States, and, of course, Boston.…
This Fall, singer-songwriter, Jessie Reyez released the second installment in her poetry series, The People’s Purge: Words of a Goat Princess Vol II. On October 24, Jessie Reyez the words to life at the Marran Theater in Cambridge, MA. The intimate reading of the USA Today Bestseller showcased not just the work itself, but the…