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Interview with Kris Hayes from Candy Hearts!!

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 11:14:00 -0400

Candy Hearts is a pop punk quartet whose lyrics are sickeningly sweet in the best possible way. The band is Mariel Loveland on guitar and vocals, Kris Hayes on guitar, Christian Migliorese on bass and Matthew Ferraro on drums. On Valentine’s Day, I got to see Mariel do a solo performance at the Johnny Cupcakes store on Newbury Street. I’d been seeing a lot of hype about this band on the internet and read that they were working with Chad Gilbert from New Found Glory, which is rad. I enjoyed the acoustic performance, but the full band show on April 3^rd was what really hooked me into their music.

I’m a proud Jersey girl and was stoked to learn that Mariel is also from the great state. In between songs, she asked if anybody at the show was from New Jersey and I was the only person to raise a hand. Being from NJ definitely comes in handy because I got the next song dedicated to me.

After the show, I sat down with Kris and got to learn more about Candy Hearts.

What was it like recording your EP The Best Ways to Disappear?
KH: This was our first EP that we’ve released and we got to record with Paul Miner who’s worked with New Found Glory and Terror. We have two full-length albums one of which was put on blog for free download, I think the blog is called If You Make It and it got like 7000 downloads. I engineered, mixed and mastered the second album Everything’s Amazing & Nobody’s Happy by myself and then we got a tour offer from Man Overboard.

What’s it like working with Chad Gilbert? How did you get hooked up?
KH: It all started on twitter; Chad sent us a direct message and the rest is kind history. He hooked us up with Paul Miner, which is a dream come true. The whole recording process lasted five days, one day of preproduction and four of recording. I’m used to being the person behind the board and it’s a much different and relaxing experience to just have to focus on playing. I wouldn’t believe you if you had told me in high school that I would be working with Paul Miner or Chad Gilbert. Chad’s a phenomenal producer and understands what the strengths and weaknesses are in a song.

Do you prefer performing acoustic or electric sets?
KH: Mariel does the acoustic solo stuff. We tried playing with multiple guitars, but it’s a more intimate with just her. When Mariel performs solo, it’s like she’s singing from her diary and listeners are able to connect with her lyrics more.

Where in Jersey are you from? What venues do you play at when you’re there?
KH: Mariel is actually the only one in the band from New Jersey. The rest of us are from New York. We’ve had more success touring than playing local shows. It’s just not something we’ve ever done; we’ve played a couple of one-offs, but that it. Most of us consider New York City our “hometown” and it’s hard to play shows there because of its declined punk scene.

What’s your favorite venue to play?
KH: Anywhere – we played two sold out shows at Irving Plaza in NYC. It’s a venue that’s been around for a long time and has gone through a bunch of name changes. Playing to a crowd of 1200 people in our home city was unreal.

Any good tour stories from March Radness?
KH: We had a bunch of April Fools tricks planned, but were hindered by van issues. We’ll be saving them for next year. Well you’ve already heard the sticker story from Jeramiah (in Pentimento), but someone stuck a tail of stickers on our friend Lance’s ass while he was watching a band and he had no idea.

So you guys went to SXSW, how was it?
KH: It was so fun! I’ve been there as a fan before – it’s a shit-show and overwhelming. It was still overwhelming to play there, but it was more organized on our end. We played the Bridge 9 Records showcase with our other label mates Lemuria, Octaves, What’s Eating Gilbert, Weatherbox, Loma Prieta, Goodtime Boys and Silver Snakes. People think that we’re great friends with all of the bands since we’re on a label with them, but we hardly get to play with each other. It was awesome to be able to play with friends and meet the other bands on Bridge 9!

Are you guys excited for Skate & Surf?
KH: We’re so excited! Do you know who we’re playing with…? Fall Out Boy! It’s crazy. But honestly, we’re honored that we were asked to play; it’s going to be fun.

What else does 2013 hold for Candy Hearts?
KH: The day after Skate & Surf, we’re playing at Pouzza Fest at the Metropolis in Montreal. I’ve been to the Metropolis and saw NOFX there, I’m super excited for that. Candy Hearts is playing Stay Sweet Fest in Richmond, Virginia on April 14^th. We’re also going to be at Insubordination Fest in Baltimore in June. We’re going to be going on the road again after that, so stay tuned.

You can buy their EP The Best Ways to Disappear off Bridge 9 online store or stream it on their bandcamp. Also, be sure to ‘like’ them on Facebook!

Exclusive interview with Jeramiah from Pentimento!

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:07:00 -0400

On April 3^rd, the March Radness Tour with Allison Weiss, Candy Hearts and Pentimento came through the Great Scott in Boston and I was fortunate enough to chat with Jeramiah Pauly from Pentimento!

Pentimento is a four-piece punk rock band from Buffalo, NY and is made up of Pauly on guitar and vocals, Vincent Caito on bass, Lance Claypool on guitar and Michael Hansen on drums. They’ve been traveling around American on March Radness since March 2^nd, played at South By Southwest in Austin and wrap up this tour in Philly tonight, April 5^th.

Whats the coolest venue you’ve played on this tour?
JP: Chain Reaction in Anaheim, California. It’s a great punk venue that’s been open since the 80s. So many amazing bands have played there before us and it was so cool to be able to play there as well.

Any good pranks this tour?
JP: Tucker, our tour manager started doing this thing where he would take stickers from all the bands, put them on the backs of people and nobody would notice. So one night as pay back, I think in San Diego, we told all the fans to take stickers and put them all over Tucker. By the end of the night, he was covered in them. [laughs]

I know your album was released in November, but are you writing any new material?
JP: Yes! We are always writing; it’s something that’s never ending. Expect new music in mid 2014.

What was recording like for your self-titled?
JP: We recorded the album at GCR Studios in Buffalo with our friend Jay Zubricky. The studio is actually owned by one of the guys in The Goo Goo Dolls. Everything was recorded over the course of 4-5 months.

How important is it to be able to connect with your fans?
JP: It is the most important thing, it’s everything. We love being able to communicate with others through music. The lyrics mean something to all band members and it’s amazing that our fans connect with them as well.

Do you have any specific musical influences?
JP: I grew up listening to The Bouncing Souls, The Weakerthans, Saves the Day, bands like that. I was really into the DIY punk scene.

What are you most excited about in 2013?
JP: Touring, definitely. This is the longest tour we’ve been on yet and we’re looking forward to touring more! I work at the Town Ballroom and as a bath fitter in Buffalo – touring is a nice vacation from the nine-to-five.

Other than Buffalo, what’s your favorite city to play in?
JP: It’s either Chicago or Boston. We have a bunch of friends in both cities and it’s always good to catch up with those people when we can.

After chatting with Jerry and the rest of the band, I’ve gathered that these are some of the nicest guys making music right now. The emotions behind their music are so genuine and their passion shines through when they play. If you get the opportunity to see this band live, I highly suggest you do just that. I went to the show a casual listener, but left the Great Scott a huge fan.

You can stream all of their music on their bandcamp and be sure to ‘like’ their page on Facebook to get updates from the band. They’re an incredibly friendly and talented group of guys and deserve all the love they get (and more!)

- Virginia Wright

Boston Singer/Songwriters! Get over to Emerson this Wednesday...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:23:07 -0400

Boston Singer/Songwriters! Get over to Emerson this Wednesday for our second In The Round songwriter showcase!

Bring your guitars and keyboards and original songs and come show us what you’ve got. Our last In The Round was so much fun that we’ve decided to do it again-but this time we’re opening it up to students around the city.

Wednesday April 3rd, show starts at 7 in the Multi-Purpose Room. If you wanna play, get there at 6:30!

SEE YOU THERE!

Marriage Equality in the News & the Music Industry’s Support: Macklemore’s “Same Love”

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:05:00 -0400

By, Wax on Felt Blogger, Dylan Manderlink

You’ve probably seen the gay marriage equality box spreading on social media and you’ve probably heard the protests and rallies both supporting and opposing gay marriage in the recent news. While this is an issue so many of us are currently responding to, Seattle native and rap artist, Macklemore has responded and been in support of marriage equality in his music since the beginnings of his musical career. Although we know him by his uniquely catchy Thrift Shop and Can’t Hold Us, one of his most notable songs when he first became popular was Same Love - a song proudly in support of gay marriage and the basic human right of a person being allowed to marry whom ever they want. He also comments on the political controversy surrounding the livelihood and private matters between a gay couple - alluding to the fact that a couple’s relationship is something that should not be decided by political officials who know nothing about people’s personal lives.

When I was in the 3rd grade

I thought that I was gay

Cause I could draw, my uncle was

And I kept my room straight

I told my mom, tears rushing down my face

She’s like, “Ben you’ve loved girls since before pre-K”

Trippin’, yeah, I guess she had a point, didn’t she

A bunch of stereotypes all in my head

I remember doing the math like

“Yeah, I’m good a little league”

A pre-conceived idea of what it all meant

For those who like the same sex had the characteristics

The right-wing conservatives think its a decision

And you can be cured with some treatment and religion

Man-made, rewiring of a pre-disposition

…Human rights for everybody

There is no difference

Live on! And be yourself!

When I was in church

They taught me something else

If you preach hate at the service

Those words aren’t anointed

And that Holy Water

That you soak in

Has been poisoned

When everyone else

Is more comfortable

Remaining voiceless

Rather than fighting for humans

That have had their rights stolen

I might not be the same

But that’s not important

No freedom ‘til we’re equal

Damn right I support it

And we support it too, Macklemore. Thank you for using your music to inspire and empower others to stand up on behalf of those who aren’t granted equal rights. This is a societal discourse we all should take part in and Macklemore’s musical career helps foster that conversation through the power of the arts.

HEY BOSTON! Check out this sick house show presented by Hot Wax...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:27:28 -0400

HEY BOSTON! Check out this sick house show presented by Hot Wax featuring Royale, The Weeds, Broken English and Persona. Come party with us Friday night and listen to some sweet tunes.

7:30 at the Audio Jungle! Message us for the address!

Bitches Ain’t Shit...? : How Our Current Music Industry Can Perpetuate America’s Rape Culture

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:40:00 -0400

In writer Aishwarya Dongre’s recent blog post entitled Their Worries Are Justified she comments on our society’s mistreatment and objectifying nature towards women with saying, “ I regret belonging to a society in which women are just objects to play around with and provide sexual satisfaction”. There are many factors and aspects of our patriarchal and testosterone-empowered society that have encouraged behavior like this but to highlight one in particular, I think it’s important to critically examine the state of our current music industry. Local radio stations will bleep out the N word, along with classic swear words like fuck, shit, and motherfucker. But, what about degrading and dehumanizing words that disrespect the female body and a woman’s well-being? Often in the hip-hop/rap scene, women aren’t referred to as women but are rather deprived of respect and humanity but constantly being called bitches, hoes, freaks, whores, skanks, and pussies, thus perpetuating a culture where men think it’s okay to make those derogatory and dishonorable labels for women the social norm. In this popularized music culture, women are portrayed in such a sexualized way while also making them seem overtly insubordinate and then portraying them as crude and raunchy human beings because they are sexual. In essence, hip-hop/rap songs like Dr. Dre’s “Bitches Ain’t Shit” and Tyga’s “Faded” objectify and sexualize the female body while also shaming them for being sexual beings in the first place.

Dr. Dre oh so articulately and “respectfully” raps:

Bitches Ain’t Shit but hoes and tricks,

Lick on these nuts and suck the dick.

Get the fuck out after you’re done…

We used to roll around and fuck hoes and night

Tight than a motherfucker with the gangsta beats…

I didn’t give a fuck where the bitch was at…

Suckin’ on his dick just to get a buck or two

Bitch can’t hang in the streets, she found herself short

So now she’s takin’ me to court

So, from these few verses alone, what the listener is apparently supposed to gather is that women or in his case, “bitches” don’t mean anything and aren’t good for anything except oral sex but once the woman is done performing a sexual favor for him, he demands her to get the fuck out.

Definitely a positive, empowering, and respectful portrayal of women right here…

But the song continues to perpetuate a dehumanizing and sadistic treatment of women by comparing his hoes and bitches (aka the female gender in general) to an object. What object you ask? Oh…just some pancakes. The song continues and says:

Fuckin’ hoes, clockin’ dough up to no good

We flip flop and serve hoes like flap jacks

So as a woman, not only do I feel disrespected that “bitches” and “hoes” have become normalized labels for my gender, but that men feel an immense superiority and power over us women, so much so that they can just serve us like flap jacks? So, not only do you think my body is just up for grabs, but now, without my gender’s permission or consent, you’re just going to compare us to being as easy as making pancakes? It’s lyrics and songs like this one that have promoted an inhumane view on women and a demoralizing approach to portraying them through music. Not only is this public portrayal of women simply degrading but because it is popularized through the music on the radio or by high-profile artists, these shameful viewpoints become the social norm and no one seems to think twice about the disgusting and perverse lyrics their singing along to and laughing at.

Especially with the recent events of the Steubenville Rape trial and an increased dialogue and awareness happening on Emerson’s campus, I implore you, both men and women, and supporters of the music industry, to get some critical distance from the dehumanizing and objectifying lyrics you are listening to and think about what those harrowing and dejected words are perpetuating and encouraging in our society at large.

Festivals 2013: HURRY UP!

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:38:00 -0400

As much as I personally love the Boston rain, I long for festival weather again. I want to be back in big fields, rampaging through crowds and not being able to contain myself while I listen to some of my all time favorite bands in quick succession. Last summer was good, but this summer seems to be the one that’s throwing us the best of the best. We told you about the Boston Calling festival (here’s the link again: http://bostoncalling.com) but we all know you want more. No matter where you are this summer, there is a festival. Here is the list of links in chronological order, location, and headliners:

Coachella http://www.coachella.com
April 12-14, 19-21 (two weekends!), Indio CA
Stone Roses, Blur, Phoenix, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Vampire Weekend, Wu-Tang Clan

Electric Daisy Carnival http://electricdaisycarnival.com
May 17-18, New York NY
May 24-26, Chicago IL
June 21-23, Las Vegas NV
Dates TBA, Orlando FL
Avicii, Benny Benassi, David Guetta, Kaskade, Tiësto

Governor’s Ball http://governorsballmusicfestival.com
June 7-9, Randall’s Island NYC
Kaye West, Kings of Leon, Guns N’ Roses, Nas, Pretty Lights, The Avett Brothers, Grizzly Bear

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival http://www.bonnaroo.com
June 13-16, Manchester TN
Paul McCartney, Mumford & Sons, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Björk

Firefly Music Festival http://fireflyfestival.com
June 21-23, Dover DE
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Vampire Weekend, Foster The People, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Pitchfork Music Festival http://pitchforkmusicfestival.com
July 19-21, Chicago IL
Björk, Belle & Sebastian, R. Kelly

Lollapalooza http://www.lollapalooza.com
August 2-4, Chicago IL
LINEUP TBA

Whats Up Wednesdays

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:46:00 -0500

So a lots going on in the music world right now, and here are some things Wax on Felt is particularly excited about - in Boston and beyond!

It was just announced that this summer Boston will be hosting it’s first ever Boston Calling Music Festival hosted by The Bowery Boston at City Hall Plaza on May 25-May 26th, 2013. The lineup is SO SICK featuring acts like The National, The Shins, Andrew Bird, Portugal. The Man and more. We are so excited that our city will be starting such an awesome music festival. Check out more info here and make sure to get your tickets on March 8th

Iron and Wine have released another preview of their upcoming album Ghost on Ghost. The track is called Grace for Saints and Ramblers and it is a pretty sweet track, getting us really pumped for their new album. Check out the bouncy-pop tune here.

Also, here are some shows we’re looking forward to:

Milo Greene March 1st at the Sinclair in Cambridge .

San Cisco March 27th at the Great Scott.

What have you been listening too???

This Wednesday Wax on Felt Records presentsEMERSON IN THE...

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:50:21 -0500

This Wednesday Wax on Felt Records presents
EMERSON IN THE ROUND!

On Wednesday February 20th, Wax on Felt will be hosting an open mic night/ singer-songwriter showcase at 7:30 in the Cabaret.

Bring your own instruments and come jam, or just come around and support Emerson’s awesome singer-songwriters. Must perform original songs only!

See you all there! Wednesday at 7:30 in the Multipurpose Room

COME GET FELT UP! At Wax on Felts anual Valentines day show THIS...

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:52:32 -0500

COME GET FELT UP! At Wax on Felts anual Valentines day show THIS SUNDAY at 7 pm.

We have some great acts this year, including Wax’s own Ripe and Miranda Inzunza, and the lovely ladies Micah Schure and Hailey Rowe.

Come by the cabaret in the Little Building at 80 Boylston St. in Boston this sunday. The show starts at 7 pm.

For more information contact waxonfelt@gmail.com

The semester is coming to an end and most of us are DROWNING in...

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:23:00 -0500

The semester is coming to an end and most of us are DROWNING in finals. Take a break from studying with this playlist. Slip on your headphones and sit back on your bed and invision the long, relaxing holiday break you are about to have. Power through your finals and return home.

Make sure to keep checking the blog, we will be posting our musical findings all break long!

Happy Holidays!

Upcoming Shows

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:18:47 -0500

12.10.12

Sera Cahoone/RayLand Baxter @ Great Scott

Seren/Boarcorpse/Deadfall/Ornamentality/Unrest in Transit @ Middle East Upstairs

12.11.12

Charlene Kaye/Jay Stolar/Alexz Johnson @ Brighton Music Hall

Infected Mushroom/The M Machine @ HOB

Simian Mobile Disco/JDh & Dave P @ Paradise Rock Club

The Stone Foxes/Mojo Kick/Light Bright/The Boylston Collective @ Middle East Upstairs

12.12.12

AWOLNation/Youngblood Hawke @ HOB

Cat Sounds/Floating Heads @ Plough & Stars

Horsehands/Glocca Morra/Joint Chiefs of Math/Lady Bones/Choke Up @ T.T. the Bear’s Place

Make Me Famous/Get Scared/Heartist/I Am King @ Palladium Upstairs

Of Montreal/Foxygen @ Paradise Rock Club

The Tower & the Fool/The Wandas/Thunderbloods/Travis Alexander @ Great Scott

Samantha Schultz/Ingrid Andress/Evelyn Horan @ Café 939

12.13.12

Friendly People/Bear Language/We Avalanche @ Middle East Upstairs

King Orchid/Sand Reckoner/Blackbutton/Yellabird @ Great Scott

Mates of State/In the Valley Below @ Brighton Music Hall

Nada Surf/Eternal Summers @ Paradise Rock Club

12.14.12

Dear Leader/Ted Billings/The Beatings @ Middle East Downstairs

Forward Motion/Alejandro and the Fame/DJ Scratch ‘n Sniff @ All Asia

Freezepop/Sidewalk Driver/The Field Effect/Emily Peal and the Band of Skinny Men @ Brighton Music Hall

Ryan Montbleu Band/Mike Doughty @ Paradise Rock Club

12.15.12

The Apache Relay/The Ballroom Thieves @ Great Scott

Aviations/Replacire/Native Construct/Buried Electric/Water’s Edge @ Middle East Upstairs

Craving Lucy/Silent Season/Faultline/A Simple Complex @ Middle East Downstairs

Georgia English/Bane and Doe/Arielle Vakni/Head Down/Miller’s English/DJ Danny Satori @ All Asia

James Massone/The Fontaine Brothers @ Café 939

Ryan Montbleu Band/Lake Street Dive @ Paradise Rock Club

Tyler Ward/Naia Kete @ Brighton Music Hall

12.16.12

Blue Scholars/Brothers from Another @ Paradise Rock Club

The Drunk Nuns/Salita/The Fake Boys/Hookerclops/Bread Losers @ Middle East Upstairs

Trusty Side Kick/Kangaroo Court/Doug MacDonald Band/Satin Kittens @ T.T. the Bear’s Place

Happy Hanukkah!

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 21:29:40 -0500

Happy Hanukkah!

Throwback Thursday: Hanson, Mmmbop P.S. Hanson still exists and...

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:11:31 -0500

Throwback Thursday: Hanson, Mmmbop

P.S. Hanson still exists and they are great.

DECEMBER 9TH, SHOW AT T T the Bears!

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 04:23:23 -0500

THIS SUNDAY, December 9th - UR and Hot Wax presents a night of amazing local Boston bands. Live at TT the Bears in the heart of Cambridge!! Come check out our FIRST show with our newly signed acts, Ripe, Royale and Miranda Inzunza. Also playing is the incredibly talented Brittany Nicole. We are so excited to give you guys a little preview of what we have in store for you this year. Doors open at 8 o’clock at T T’s, tickets are $8! Also, the show is 18+.

Ripe
http://www.facebook.com/RipeMusic

Royale
http://www.facebook.com/royaletheband

Miranda Inzunza
http://www.facebook.com/mirandaglory?ref=ts&fref=ts

Brittany Nicole
http://www.facebook.com/brittanybutlermusic?ref=ts&fref=ts

8:00 Doors
18+
$8 at the door

Upcoming Shows

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 18:29:14 -0500

12.3.12

Atlantic Thrills/Ravi Shavi/Yale, MA @ Great Scott

black moth super rainbow/Casket Girls @ Paradise Rock Club

Mod Sun/Pat Brown/Chucklehead/A-tibbz/Rowdy City @ Middle East Upstairs

12.4.12

2 Chainz/Cap1 @ HOB

Joe Budden/Locksmiths/Ferrari Fame/Tsu Surf/Rite Hook @ Middle East Downstairs

Rachael Yamagata/Ed Romanoff/Adrien Reju @ Paradise Rock Club

Shea Rose/MaxXD/Wondermics @ Brighton Music Hall

Woe Is Me/Chunk! No Captain Chunk!/Our Last Night/Capture the Crown/The Seeking Secrets @ Palladium Upstairs

12.5.12

The Coup/Japanther/Ruby Ridge/Kev Choice @ Middle East Downstairs

Diarrhea Planet/Skimask/Guerilla Toss @ Great Scott

Kaki King/Lady Lamb the Beekeeper @ Brighton Music Hall

The Magic/Underwater Bear Ballet/Kangaroo Court/Maestro Thrust @ Middle East Upstairs

The New Highway Hymnal/Infinity Girl/Speedy Ortiz/Soccer Mom @ T.T. the Bear’s Place

Rubblebucket/Reptar/Stepdad @ Royale

The Temptations & The Four Tops @ Wilbur Theatre

12.6.12

Art Decade/Bent Knee/Perhaps/Something About Horses @ Middle East Upstairs

Bless the Fall/A Skylit Drive/At the Skylines/Skip the Foreplay @ Palladium Upstairs

The Business/Continental/Dan Webb & the Spiders @ Great Scott

Conor Oberst @ Tremont Temple Baptist Church

Debo Band/Callers @ Brighton Music Hall

Kiss 108 Jingle Ball @ TD Garden

New Found Glory/The Story So Far/Candy Hearts @ Paradise Rock Club

Nappy Roots/Lowtone Society/Rumorz/Devine Ferreira/E City/Mighty Ceej/Hizz Panik @ Middle East Downstairs

TAB the Band/Dan & the Wildfire/Brendan Rivera @ T.T. the Bear’s Place

12.7.12

Andrew Mitchell/Seth Coluzzi/Gabriela Carillo/Mariko/American Symphony of Soul/DJ Knife @ All Asia

Carbon Leaf/Chad Perrone @ Brighton Music Hall

Dr. Fameus/Higher Organix/Louis Deluxe @ T.T. the Bear’s Place

Pearl & the Beard/Lucius/You Won’t @ Middle East Downstairs

Sister Hazel/Breaking Laces/My Silent Bravery @ Paradise Rock Club

St. Lucia/Gold Fields @ Middle East Upstairs

12.8.12

Asking Alexandria/As I Lay Dying/Suicide Silence/Memphis May Fire/Attila @ Palladium

Elephant Stone/Air Traffic Controller/Guillermo Sexo @ T.T. the Bear’s Place

The Venetia Fair/Run Gazelle Run/Taller in Person/Great Caesar @ Middle East Downstairs

The Faint/Trust/Icky Blossoms @ Paradise Rock Club

Marina and the Diamonds/Icona Pop @ HOB

Zozobra/Elder/Phantom Glue/13 Billion Years @ Middle East Upstairs

12.9.12

Band of Horses/Jason Lytle @ HOB

Brookline Drive/Dear Zim/Me vs. Gravity/Voted Most Random/The Control @ Middle East Upstairs

Dave Matthews Band/Jimmy Cliff @ TD Garden

Japandroids/DIIV @ Paradise Rock Club

UNREGULAR RADIO AND HOT WAX PRESENT: RIPE/MIRANDA INZUNZA/ROYALE/BRITTANY NICOLE @ T.T. THE BEAR’S PLACE

I’m feeling some Dawes today. What are you listening to on...

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 17:50:20 -0500

I’m feeling some Dawes today. What are you listening to on this snowy Saturday?

Throwback Thursday: The Click Five, Just the Girl You know you...

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:43:00 -0500

Throwback Thursday: The Click Five, Just the Girl

You know you love it.

Tonight was my third time seeing Delta Spirit live and I still...

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 02:14:00 -0500

Tonight was my third time seeing Delta Spirit live and I still stick to that they put on one of my favorite live sets ever. The show, the last of the US tour, was at the House of Blues, which is usually my least favorite venue. However the sound wasn’t bad and it was mostly a good crowd. I only caught the second opener, which was Jeff the Brotherhood, and I wasn’t impressed. Since rock duo’s aren’t really my thing, I don’t think its really my place to judge the band but I just found them to be boring and a bit cliche.

Delta Spirits set was flawless. The rock band comes to life on stage in an effortlessly fun and endearing way. They have all the necessary fixings, the energetic (and swoon-worthy) frontman, the guitar player with mystique, the bearded basist and not one, but TWO sexy drummers (one of which also doubles as the piano player).

The band played a pretty long set (around 17 songs I believe) with tunes from all three of their albums. I guess a lot of people didn’t love their latest, self-titled album but I have never disliked anything they’ve put out, so I was content with the mix. Matt Vasquez is really energetic and keeps the audience engaged throughout the entire set. Highlights for me were Trashcan, Ransom Man, White Table and Bushwick Blues. It was an awesome night. Can’t wait for the next tour.

Have you heard?

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:05:11 -0500

50 Cent, Adam Levine, and Eminem have collaborated on a song called My Life. Click here to watch the new video and let us know what you think!