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Crystal Stilts and Leisure at Great Scott Tuesday November 28

Published on November 28, 2011 By Mike K

Great throwback pop/rock show at Great Scott tomorrow night Tomorrow night at one of my favorite Boston venues, Great Scott in Allston, Leisure will be opening up for Crystal Stilts. I’ve written about the last time I saw the local rock crew, Leisure, over here, so I won’t bore you too much with another run down of their [...]

Bon Iver and The Rosebuds at House of Blues in Boston

Published on August 7, 2011 By Mike K

I Can See For Miles, Miles, Miles “This is what music is all about.” My friend, three vodka-sodas deep, was extolling the virtues of indie-music’s meritocracy. “He’s just some guy from Wisconsin, just some guy with a whole lot of talent, and just, just look at him!” Seeing Justin Vernon on stage with his eight-piece band [...]

ON SALE NOW: The National, September 9th 2011, Boston

Published on June 10, 2011 By Mike K

Before I fell in love, I knew The National the same as any other kid who grew up with Indie parents: baritone singing, crafty lyrics, and dismal circumstances.  I didn’t want to like The National—my ex-boyfriend obsessed over the release of “Boxer” and demanded that I listen to them. Naturally, I did the opposite.   They [...]

Boston Show Reminder: June 6-9 2011

Published on June 6, 2011 By Mike K

Love Inks, Matt Pond PA, Okkervil River, Titus Andronicus, Yeasayer, Smith Westerns Monday June 6, 2011: ***Love Inks at O’brien’s in Allston. For fans of: Best Coast, War Paint, Cults ‘Blackeye’ by Love Inks: Matt Pond PA at Great Scott in Allston. For fans of: Pedro the Lion, Andrew Bird, Indie Pop ‘Fairlee’ by Matt Pond [...]

James Blake October 3rd 2011 at Paradise

Published on May 24, 2011 By mmly

I am ecstatic that James Blake announced he will be stopping in Boston during his North America tour. I am confident that his solid steamy beats will sell out Paradise, so grab your tickets as soon as they are available. Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday May 27. You can get them here. Check out Limit [...]

Explosions in the Sky playing the Orpheum Theater in Boston on October 5

Published on May 23, 2011 By twoifbyscene

For those who like: GodSpeed You! Black Emperor, Mogwai, This Will Destroy You, Instrumental Post Rock The anthemic Texas post-rock instrumentalists will be playing the Orpheum theatre on October 5, 2011. Tickets go on sale Friday May 27 at 10 AM, and you can get them here when they do. Explosions In The Sky are [...]