Author: ben

Deafheaven, Holy Fawn, Midwife played Royale – 3/9

Deafheaven, Holy Fawn, Midwife played Royale – 3/9

Black metal shoegazers Deafheaven brought a typically well-curated touring bill to Boston’s Royale a few Wednesdays back.

The Microphones played Somerville Theatre – 3/7

The Microphones played Somerville Theatre – 3/7

Phil Elverum brought his first tour as The Microphones in nearly 20 years to Davis Square’s Somerville Theatre earlier this month.

Nation of Language played Brighton Music Hall – 3/4

Nation of Language played Brighton Music Hall – 3/4

NYC synthpop trio Nation of Language brought the groove to BMH earlier this month.

Gang of Four played Crystal Ballroom – 3/6

Gang of Four played Crystal Ballroom – 3/6

The latest iteration of the legendary post-punk ensemble sold out Somerville’s newest venue over the weekend.

Oh the Humanity played O’Brien’s – 2/17

Oh the Humanity played O’Brien’s – 2/17

Boston melodic hardcore crew Oh the Humanity played a tenth anniversary show with support from Kitner, Sky Tigers and Blame It On Whitman.

Wolf King, Frail Body, Knoll played O’Brien’s – 2/5

Wolf King, Frail Body, Knoll played O’Brien’s – 2/5

A dynamic heavy bill rolled through O’Brien’s earlier this month.

Bad History Month et. al. played State Park – 2/2

Bad History Month et. al. played State Park – 2/2

Locals Bad History Month, The Furniture and Betty Moody teamed up for a free Wednesday night gig at Kendall Square’s State Park.

Noise Floor Radio Volume 122

Noise Floor Radio Volume 122

Number 122 in a weekly series of Noise Floor-curated playlists.

Free Throw played Brighton Music Hall – 1/13

Free Throw played Brighton Music Hall – 1/13

Nashville emo-punks Free Throw finally made it to Boston on their winter tour alongside openers Camp Trash and Bad Luck.

Noise Floor Radio Volume 121

Noise Floor Radio Volume 121

Number 121 in a weekly series of Noise Floor-curated playlists.