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April Show Reviews: Andrew Bird, Caroline Polachek and Caroline Rose

April was an exciting month for Boston music lovers! Some of our favorite musicians, like Andrew Bird, Caroline Polachek, and Caroline Rose, brought the house down at local venues. Check out our staff writers’ reviews of these show-stopping performances!

Show Review: Caroline Rose Remembers Everything on “The Art of Forgetting” Tour

“Rose had the audience on their toes all night, but they were most thrilled when the musician crowd surfed…”

Playlist: New Discoveries 2/9

New music from Gracie Abrams, plus local bands Pile and hemenway.

Our Favorite Local Albums of 2022

Graphics by Monika Krueger In July, we covered Our Favorite Local albums of 2022 So Far and now, 5 months later, we’re continuing on the… Read More

Playlist: New Discoveries 11/15

“If you’re looking for a groovy reality check, then Air Traffic Controller’s latest release, “20,” should be your next listen…”

Playlist: New Discoveries 11/8

“Up-and-coming experimental pop musician Jean Dawson takes us through the highs and lows of his emotions in his song ‘Pirate Radio.
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Our Favorite Local Albums of 2022 So Far…

“There’s nothing we love more than celebrating the local talent coming out of Boston, and with releases as great as the following, it’s not difficult to…”

Playlist: New Discoveries 6/7

Graphics by Kasvi Bhatia EZRA FURMAN – “FOREVER IN SUNSET”  Ezra Furman’s “Forever in Sunset” is one big lesson in letting the love in. In… Read More

Show Review: The Lumineers Showcase Folk’s Fluidity

Photography by Jack Wisialowski By Lauren Surbey, Staff Writer Artist: The Lumineers  Venue: Xfinity Center  When: Friday, June 3rd    At an outdoor venue in… Read More

Lizzy McAlpine Is Finding Her Own Way

Photo courtesy of Caity Krone Lizzy McAlpine is learning, growing, and finding her own way. The singer-songwriter, originally from just outside of Philadelphia, found herself… Read More

Playlist: New Discoveries 4/12

Graphics by Ainsley Basic BLACK KEYS – “WILD CHILD” With “Wild Child,” the Black Keys stimulate a new wave of modern influence to their already… Read More

Playlist: New Discoveries 4/5

Graphics by Ainsley Basic WEEZER – “A LITTLE BIT OF LOVE”  Weezer’s newest EP, Szns: Spring, kicks off the band’s series of seasonally corresponding EPs… Read More