Pile, Grass is Green, Speedy Ortiz played the Armory – 1/17

Pile, Grass is Green, Speedy Ortiz played the Armory – 1/17

Close your eyes and it almost felt like 2015 as a trio of old friends united for a Somerville show last weekend with support from Mingko.

The Jesus Lizard played Roadrunner – 12/12

The Jesus Lizard played Roadrunner – 12/12

David Yow and company returned for a wild show with support from local heroes Pile.

Cowardice, Lunar Ark, Diva Karr played Widowmaker – 12/7

Cowardice, Lunar Ark, Diva Karr played Widowmaker – 12/7

A crushing metal bill took over Widowmaker’s Braintree taproom earlier this month with visuals by The Dregs Liquid Light Show.

Joyce Manor played Royale – 12/9

Joyce Manor played Royale – 12/9

Torrance, CA’s finest celebrated ten years of fan-favorite Never Hungover Again with support from Algernon Cadwallader and The Ergs! at Royale. 

Uniform & Pharmakon played Arts at the Armory – 12/5

Uniform & Pharmakon played Arts at the Armory – 12/5

NYC noisemakers Uniform and Pharmakon brought their co-headlining tour to Somerville last week.

Hallelujah the Hills played Deep Cuts – 11/15

Hallelujah the Hills played Deep Cuts – 11/15

HTH celebrated five years of I’m You in Medford with support from Upper Wilds and Sidebody. 

Adrianne Lenker played the Shubert – 11/13

Adrianne Lenker played the Shubert – 11/13

Singer/songwriter and Big Thief leader Adrianne Lenker brought her solo tour to town for the second of two nights at the Shubert.

Rebuilder played O’Brien’s Pub – 11/7

Rebuilder played O’Brien’s Pub – 11/7

Boston punk rock mainstays Rebuilder hosted the first of three nights at OB’s for their Local Support Fest 2024.

King Diamond played Roadrunner – 10/31

King Diamond played Roadrunner – 10/31

Corpse-painted heavy metal icon King Diamond brought his “St. Lucifer’s Hospital” tour to Roadrunner on Halloween night.

Slift played Brighton Music Hall – 10/23

Slift played Brighton Music Hall – 10/23

French psych-jammers Slift headlined Brighton Music Hall last month with support from L.A.’s Meatbodies.