Concert Reviews

Reviews of the latest music tours from rising and popular musicians in pop, alternative, hip hop, electronic, and every genre in between.

  • Myles Smith Had Boston Stargazing on the ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life’ Tour
    Myles Smith brought his My Mess, My Heart, My Life Tour to Boston’s Leader Bank Pavilion on August 24. Underneath a sky full of Boston stars, Smith connected with the audience in a way that made them feel seen, transforming the expansive outdoor venue into an intimate space. It’s a rare ability, and one reason fans continue to…
  • From Bravado to Vulnerability: Masego’s Evolution Takes Center Stage in Boston
    Where Masego’s GRAMMY®-nominated Studying Abroad: Extended Stay found him restless in self-discovery, his new album, Fix Your Face, finds him settled in, right at home. On a Wednesday night, Boston experienced that newfound self-assurance firsthand as Masego brought the Fix Your Face Tour to House of Blues, with support from Lekan. Bathed in warm, moody lighting with a live-feed screen…
  • Isaiah Rashad Takes Boston Along for the Ride on his ‘Lil Sunny’s Awful Road Trip’ Tour
    On Friday night, Isaiah Rashad’s Lil Sunny’s Awful Road Trip Tour made a pit stop at Boston’s House of Blues. Before Rashad even hit the stage, the crowd got a fantastic welcome from rising alt-pop star Alemeda. The alt-pop star hyped up the crowd with a set that was a refreshing contrast to the hip-hop…
  • Fans Flew in From Texas and California. Faouzia Made It Worth Every Mile.
    The line outside the Royale on Sunday night wrapped around multiple blocks. That is not something that often happens at the Royale, especially on a Sunday night in the summer. Faouzia sold out the Boston stop of her Film Noir Tour on a Sunday in August, and the crowd that filled every inch of that…
  • Chance Peña Connects With His Growing Audience at Boston’s Roadrunner
    On August 14, Chance Peña brought his When I Change My Mind I Don’t Mean It Tour to Boston’s Roadrunner for one of the biggest show of his tour to date. Originally scheduled for the Royale, the show moved to the larger Roadrunner as demand grew, reflecting how quickly Peña’s audience is expanding. From the…
  • G FLIP Sets Boston on Fire with Show at The Sinclair
    On the heels of the recent success of their single “Bed on Fire,” featured on the soundtrack for Amazon Prime’s Off Campus, G FLIP has set out on a multi-city tour. On Thursday, those lucky enough to snag a ticket to one of the hottest shows in town, both figuratively and literally, packed the floor…
  • Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars Stop at Boston’s MGM Music Hall 
    On July 27, 2026, Metric brought the All the Feelings Tour to MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Stars and Broken Social Scene set the stage for a night built on just over 25 years of Canadian indie rock. Few tours bring together three bands with such a shared history. For fans who grew up with…
  • Newport Folk Festival 2026: Three Perfect Days at Fort Adams
    A new attendee to Newport Folk Festival might show up just for the artists on the poster. A seasoned attendee knows that poster is only the starting point. Over July 24th-26th, 2026 at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island, one of America’s oldest and most beloved music gatherings did what it does best:…
  • Levitate Music Festival 2026 Delivers Two Very Different Days in Marshfield
    Two days. Two completely different festivals. That’s the best way to describe Levitate Music Festival 2026, which ran July 18th and 19th at its longtime home at the fairgrounds in Marshfield, MA.  Levitate has built its identity around being a locally focused festival, and that DNA is visible everywhere from the returning acts who have…
  • Blame Boston: The Beaches Join Louis Tomlinson at TD Garden
    How did we get here? This question isn’t just the title of Louis Tomlinson’s current tour; it’s one The Beaches are probably asking themselves, too. Following their feature on the soundtrack of Amazon’s Off Campus, which debuted this past May, the Toronto quartet has been on a meteoric rise, earning a coveted opening slot on…