Track by Track: Big D and the Kids Table’s “How It Goes”
Why Big D’s 2004 record “How it Goes” is this reader’s favorite.
Reviews
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Overlooked In 2015: Reggae Workers of The World
Vic Ruggiero, Jesse Wagner, and Nico Leonard showcase their combined talents on this collaborative record.
REVIEW: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings – “It’s a Holiday Soul Party”
I’ve always enjoyed Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, but I’ve never been a devoted fan. However, their recent holiday album has won me over and then some.
Destroy Babylon Returns Incognito and in Control of the Dub as The Flying Vipers
Destroy Babylon is back…well, sort of.
The brothers Beaudette have returned to the studio with an experimental project they call The Flying Vipers. The guys recorded a six song mini-album called The Green Tape.
The Brooklyn Attractors Release Live Recording
This group led by former Westbound Train trumpet player releases groovy live record.
First Listen: The Doped Up Dollies – The New Way Out
The debut release hit digital stores today and this album is just plain fun.
Today In Jeff Rosenstock: Download The New Antarctigo Vespucci Record, Plays As Puppies 4 Puppies
Hear the new beachy pop-punk Antarctigo Vespucci record in full, then watch a video of grown men in dog costumes playing a song about feeling anxious
Debut EP By The RiceCrackers Blends 90s Sounds
They released their debut EP Kolohe Kid on July 19, and with four tracks in four different styles, the band is as hard to define musically as they are aesthetically.
Weekend Recap: Bosstones at Fenway and The Slackers on a Boat
This weekend marked an unbelievable stretch of ska music in Boston. Here’s what you missed.
REVIEW: Sweet Babylon from Fall River Release “Ideal Personality”
In five years, Sweet Babylon has made a splash in the Providence ska scene, opened up for legendary bands like the Toasters and the Slackers, and have recorded two full length albums.