It's now been three years since Boston punk institution Dropkick Murphys released their last album 11 Short Stories Of Pain And Glory. But as long as there are drunk dudes who need things to sing really loud while they pretend to punch each other in the head, there will be room for Dropkick Murphys. There's…

Usher in the Devil's Annus at the Boston Music Room with Akercocke, Lychgate and Dawn Ray'd

Boston Calling has booked its two biggest headliners ever for 2020. The music festival returns to Harvard Athletic Complex this spring, and although its full lineup is under wraps until January, they're sharing the top two names today. Foo Fighters and Red Hot Chili Peppers will top the bill alongside 60-plus other acts from 5/22…

Hey! You're still part of it! Yelpy Boston pop-punk greats Piebald, one of the most dependably fun bands on the late-'90s/early-'00s emo touring circuit, broke up way back in 2008. They stayed on good terms, and they've been getting back together for reunion shows over the past few years. They played a whole reunion tour…

Ric Ocasek was an unlikely rockstar. He didn’t like touring – he stayed at home in the middle of the last decade while his band, The Cars, toured – with his blessing – with Todd Rundgren in his place. Upon reuniting with the Boston born group in 2011 to make their seventh, uncharacteristically ploddy final […]The post Ric Ocase...