Review: “Light Flashes” by Dubbest Draws Powerful Imagery
The third release by Boston-based quintet Dubbest carries on its tradition of surrealist lyrics wrapped inside some lethargic, yet danceable music
Reviews
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Hobo Chili adds plenty of ingredients to their self-titled debut album
The album is full of catchy songs and the musicianship on the album seems to be only a teaser of the excitement that their live shows will generate.
REVIEW: Poor Jeremy – “It Could Always Be Worst”
Excellent debut LP brings worldly ska-punk with a youthful energy
REVIEW: RareBreed Recording Co. Sampler Warms Up Ska Fans for the Summer
Right off the bat, the sampler, put together by the founders of the RareBreed label Obi Fernandez (Westbound Train) and Vinnie Fiorello (Less Than Jake), immediately draws eyes because of its killer line-up of bands.
Fishbone, Easy Star All-Stars, and The Skints Rock Royale May 3
Missed Fishbone at Throwdown? They return with Easy Star All-Stars and The Skints from the UK.
Review: Jeff Rosenstock – We Cool?
Jeff’s new LP is a fully realized collection of songs that presents the most accessible view of his trademark style yet.
VIDEO: Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake Perform to a Sold Out House of Blues
The show was very high energy and both bands really dug through their extensive catalogs to deliver some interesting songs.
REVIEW: The Copacetics’ Debut Album Delivers Nostalgia and Swing
The Copacetics delivery 13 tracks of ska and nostalgia with a big brass section and 60s-pop inflections
Overlooked in 2014: Sharkanoid Brings the… Sharks?
Mu330’s Dan Potthast and Mustard Plug’s Rick Johnson bring the energy in a debut album full of super-catchy pop-punk
Overlooked in 2014: Malabar Brings the Dance
Malabar brings a unique blend of latin and caribbean rhythms to the Boston area. They released a record in 2014 and have residency at the Middle East.