- Boston is Asha Banks’ Biggest Fan on Opening Night of ‘Something Inbetween’ Tour
When we spoke with Asha Banks ahead of her How Real Was It? EP, she reflected on the connection she feels with audiences at her live shows: “It’s wild how something that’s so yours can become somebody else’s so quickly.” Last Wednesday, Banks kicked off her Something Inbetween Tour in Boston. The intimate setting of…
- GALLERY: Brenn! Brings ‘AMATEUR AT BEST’ Tour to Boston
On September 24, Brenn! brought his AMATEUR AT BEST tour to Boston’s Paradise Rock Club for an intimate night that felt like a glimpse into an artist on the brink of something much bigger. Since releasing his breakout single “4runner” in 2023, the Tuscaloosa-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter has steadily built a following of his own. He…
- The Pretty Reckless Take Boston to Church on ‘Dear God Tour’
On Thursday, Boston was “doin’ fine killin’ time” with The Pretty Reckless on their Dear God Tour, alongside support from doug. and Paris Jackson. The band doug. kicked off the night at the House of Blues with a headbanging energy that carried through their entire set. Despite the period at the end of their name,…
- Volume One, Two, Three, and a Room Full of Fans Who Never Stopped Listening: She & Him at the Wilbur Theatre
An 18-year-old deep cut from a debut album goes viral on TikTok and earns its creators their first Billboard Hot 100 hit, nearly two decades after its release. That’s the story that brought She & Him (Zooey Deschanel and M.Ward) back to the road in 2026 for their ‘Pump Up the Volumes Tour,’ and Wednesday…
- Grace Cummings Makes a Rare Boston Appearance on ‘Bloodhorse!’ US Tour
On Saturday, September 19, Boston experienced something rare: a U.S. performance from Australian singer-songwriter Grace Cummings. Since 2019, she has played this side of the globe only a handful of times, and judging by the way the crowd locked in, they knew how special the performance was. Ahead of the headliner, Tyler Ballgame, Cummings took…
- Dermot Kennedy Returns to Boston for Two Night Residency on ‘The Weight of the Woods Tour’
Before he was selling out venues around the world, Dermot Kennedy busked on the streets of Boston. During his second night at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, the Irish artist made it clear that he hasn’t forgotten that part of his journey. This was my second time seeing Kennedy perform, and I was just as…
- Mon Rovîa Fills a Near-Sold-Out Roadrunner in Boston with Something Quietly Extraordinary
A year ago, Mon Rovîa played The Royale in Boston. Friday night, he nearly sold out Roadrunner, the largest room on his entire Bloodline Tour. That trajectory tells you something about where this artist is headed, and the show itself told you why. Sarah Julia opened first, the sister duo from The Netherlands, with a…
- Bella Kay Shows Why She’s One to Watch at Sold Out Paradise Rock Club in Boston
There is a distinct kind of energy that moves through a room right before a breakout star takes the stage. Last night, I could feel that anticipation in the air, even while waiting in the long line outside Paradise Rock Club. Bella Kay completely sold out the venue on September 12, and from the moment…
- Cigarettes @ Sunset and Rainbow Kitten Surprise Kick-Off Their US Tour in the Vermont Fall Air
Saturday in Essex, Vermont felt like the first real day of autumn. The air had that mid-September quality that makes an outdoor show feel like you’re on borrowed time, and Cigarettes @ Sunset and Rainbow Kitten Surprise made every minute of the last drops of summer count. If there was ever a night to show…
- Robyn Kicks Off the US Leg of the ‘Sexistential Tour’ with a Sea of Glitter at Agganis Arena
Thursday night at Agganis Arena was the first stop of Robyn‘s Sexistential Tour in the United States, and Boston showed up dressed to the nines for the occasion. Glitter, flashy outfits, a crowd that showed up to dance and showed up ready. Robyn’s fanbase is famously devoted, and the packed arena reflected that. Nearly eight…
When we spoke with Asha Banks ahead of her How Real Was It? EP, she reflected on the connection she feels with audiences at her live shows: “It’s wild how something that’s so yours can become somebody else’s so quickly.” Last Wednesday, Banks kicked off her Something Inbetween Tour in Boston. The intimate setting of…
On September 24, Brenn! brought his AMATEUR AT BEST tour to Boston’s Paradise Rock Club for an intimate night that felt like a glimpse into an artist on the brink of something much bigger. Since releasing his breakout single “4runner” in 2023, the Tuscaloosa-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter has steadily built a following of his own. He…
On Thursday, Boston was “doin’ fine killin’ time” with The Pretty Reckless on their Dear God Tour, alongside support from doug. and Paris Jackson. The band doug. kicked off the night at the House of Blues with a headbanging energy that carried through their entire set. Despite the period at the end of their name,…
An 18-year-old deep cut from a debut album goes viral on TikTok and earns its creators their first Billboard Hot 100 hit, nearly two decades after its release. That’s the story that brought She & Him (Zooey Deschanel and M.Ward) back to the road in 2026 for their ‘Pump Up the Volumes Tour,’ and Wednesday…
On Saturday, September 19, Boston experienced something rare: a U.S. performance from Australian singer-songwriter Grace Cummings. Since 2019, she has played this side of the globe only a handful of times, and judging by the way the crowd locked in, they knew how special the performance was. Ahead of the headliner, Tyler Ballgame, Cummings took…
Before he was selling out venues around the world, Dermot Kennedy busked on the streets of Boston. During his second night at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, the Irish artist made it clear that he hasn’t forgotten that part of his journey. This was my second time seeing Kennedy perform, and I was just as…
A year ago, Mon Rovîa played The Royale in Boston. Friday night, he nearly sold out Roadrunner, the largest room on his entire Bloodline Tour. That trajectory tells you something about where this artist is headed, and the show itself told you why. Sarah Julia opened first, the sister duo from The Netherlands, with a…
There is a distinct kind of energy that moves through a room right before a breakout star takes the stage. Last night, I could feel that anticipation in the air, even while waiting in the long line outside Paradise Rock Club. Bella Kay completely sold out the venue on September 12, and from the moment…
Saturday in Essex, Vermont felt like the first real day of autumn. The air had that mid-September quality that makes an outdoor show feel like you’re on borrowed time, and Cigarettes @ Sunset and Rainbow Kitten Surprise made every minute of the last drops of summer count. If there was ever a night to show…
Thursday night at Agganis Arena was the first stop of Robyn‘s Sexistential Tour in the United States, and Boston showed up dressed to the nines for the occasion. Glitter, flashy outfits, a crowd that showed up to dance and showed up ready. Robyn’s fanbase is famously devoted, and the packed arena reflected that. Nearly eight…