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Minutes before the Sofar Sounds showcase officially begins, the rooftop at the Moxy Hotel hums with a kind of anticipatory energy. It’s less like a traditional concert venue and more like a house party where everyone knows they’re about to experience something special. People lean against railings, catch up with friends, sip drinks, and exchange excited glances as sound crews...


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Not even technical difficulties could stop post-punk duo Big Special from putting on a remarkably poignant and intimate set in Somerville. Part of the joy of live music is seeing the humanity within the production. From sound issues to fumbled lyrics, every artist has dealt with their fair share of live music hiccups. For British duo Big Special, these hurdles came in the for...


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There is a long-standing notion that Boston’s music and nightlife scene lacks the cultural diversity or energy of major cities like New York or Los Angeles, but a night like Reggae Fest proves that Boston’s music scene has plenty to offer.  On November 22, Big Night Live opened its doors to a packed crowd of not only Caribbean diasporic communities from Mattapan, Dorches...


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In a post COVID-19 world, there has been a turn towards hyper-individualism and isolationism that exacerbates divides between people and is destroying Boston’s sense of community. But the Boston DIY music scene is a bright spot in an otherwise isolated city. Omnichord rock band Ohio State Fair recently collaborated with 27 other local bands to create a special community-focus...


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Two nights of energy, nostalgia, and self-aware pop-punk proved that All Time Low still knows how to thrill a crowd. With Warped Tour back from hiatus and a widespread craving for nostalgic, emotive live music, pop-punk is back: sharper, more self-aware, and a little wiser than we remember. Younger generations have discovered the genre through social media, while older fans r...


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