Ratboys played The Sinclair – 2/28

Ratboys played The Sinclair – 2/28

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

Worshipper played Deep Cuts – 2/21

Worshipper played Deep Cuts – 2/21

Boston metal stalwarts Worshipper topped a Saturday night bill rounded out by fellow locals Zip-Tie Handcuffs, Gossip Collar and Bastard Leg in Medford.

Rick from Pile, Dino Gala, Squirrel Flower played The Lilypad – 2/19

Rick from Pile, Dino Gala, Squirrel Flower played The Lilypad – 2/19

Illegally Blind presented a three-act bill to benefit the LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of MA.

January Friend(s)

January Friend(s)

A midwinter local gigs recap.

Shame played Brighton Music Hall – 1/19

Shame played Brighton Music Hall – 1/19

U.K. post-punks Shame visited Allston on MLK day with support from Montreal’s Ribbon Skirt.

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.

Yo La Tengo played Bowery Ballroom – 12/21

Yo La Tengo played Bowery Ballroom – 12/21

Indie rock stalwarts Yo La Tengo wrapped up their annual Hanukkah residency at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom last month with surprise openers Florry and Jon Benjamin.

The Dream Syndicate played Crystal Ballroom – 12/10

The Dream Syndicate played Crystal Ballroom – 12/10

Legends of the Paisley Underground The Dream Syndicate returned to Somerville’s Crystal Ballroom this month supporting a reissue of 1984’s Medicine Show. 

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.