Joyce Manor played House of Blues – 3/21

Joyce Manor played House of Blues – 3/21

Masters of economy Joyce Manor returned to Boston with support from Militarie Gun, Teen Mortgage and Combat.

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy brought “Life’s Rich Pageant” to Royale – 3/6

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy brought “Life’s Rich Pageant” to Royale – 3/6

Shannon and Narducy’s indie-star-studded R.E.M. tribute roadshow returned to Boston for a packed Friday night in the Theater District.

Ratboys played The Sinclair – 2/28

Ratboys played The Sinclair – 2/28

Chicago’s Ratboys headlined a sold-out Sinclair with support from Florry.

DCB Day went down at Bowery Ballroom – 1/4

DCB Day went down at Bowery Ballroom – 1/4

Appreciators of the late David Berman gathered at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom earlier this month to celebrate the legacy of the Silver Jews/Purple Mountains frontman.

Converge brought a Saddest Day to Roadrunner – 12/13

Converge brought a Saddest Day to Roadrunner – 12/13

Metalcore heroes Converge held the first edition of their Saddest Day festival in Allston earlier this month with Touché Amoré, Soul Glo and more.

Big Thief played MGM Music Hall – 10/21

Big Thief played MGM Music Hall – 10/21

Free-spirited folk-rockers Big Thief headlined a sold-out MGM with support from Lomelda.

Destroyer played Paradise Rock Club – 10/10

Destroyer played Paradise Rock Club – 10/10

Dan Bejar’s Destroyer returned to the ‘Dise with support from singer/songwriter Jennifer Castle.

Tropical Fuck Storm played Crystal Ballroom – 10/1

Tropical Fuck Storm played Crystal Ballroom – 10/1

Australia’s finest returned to Greater Boston after a six-year hiatus for a packed show at the Ballroom, supported by Unrest’s Mark Robinson.

Bambara played Deep Cuts – 9/17

Bambara played Deep Cuts – 9/17

Brooklyn’s Bambara returned to town for the first time in five years earlier this month, taking over Deep Cuts with support from Buck Gooter and Eden Rayz.