Snapped Ankles played Crystal Ballroom – 3/12

Snapped Ankles played Crystal Ballroom – 3/12

U.K. oddballs Snapped Ankles made their Boston-area debut at the Crystal Ballroom with Toronto’s Gloin and locals Muzzins.

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.

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.

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.

American Nightmare played the Paradise – 1/6

American Nightmare played the Paradise – 1/6

Boston hardcore vets American Nightmare kicked off a 20th anniversary tour for their debut full-length Background Music with support from Chemical Fix and Gel.

Yautja, Chepang played O’Brien’s Pub – 12/17

Yautja, Chepang played O’Brien’s Pub – 12/17

The first night of O’Brien’s annual High Holidays heavy music celebration went down the Friday before Christmas with sets from Yautja, Chepang, Gog and Severed Boy.