top of page



Sweet Petunia blossoms with “Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown”
Sweet Petunia gifts a breath of fresh air to alt-folk with their highly-anticipated debut LP Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown.
Joy
18 hours ago


Spirit Ghost dresses lyrical vulnerability up with infectious psych rock in third LP “Ordinary People”
As the ice melts around Boston, local group Spirit Ghost prepares to launch into their own dizzying psych rock rebirth with the release of Ordinary People on March 27th. The project, their third full-length offering, is an amalgamation of past work with a sharper edge.
Joy
Mar 13


Mayfly Bus delivers an “act of revolution in a world of overconsumption” to Harvard Square
Nestled in the heart of Harvard Square between fast casual food joints and overpriced college merch, Mayfly Bus serves as a beacon of brilliant sustainability. The official storefront in the Garage had its grand opening this past fall, a dream realized for founder Alex DiMauro. What began as a pop-up marketplace to redesign and repurpose used clothing has turned into a space for curation that is equal parts whimsical and purposeful. We sat down with Alex to chat about her ar
Joy
Mar 1


NOVA ONE talks Providence music scene, self-identity, and latest single "chlorine" from The Sinclair
Lizzy McEleney “Who are you supposed to be?” A passerby gawked at the sight of four identically-clad adults in pink wigs, arranging themselves on a Harvard Square fire escape in thirty degrees. “A band!” they shouted. Providence-based indie darlings NOVA ONE have returned with their latest single, “chlorine,” a self-reflective ode to sneaky emotions. “ Cool chlorine stings my eyes like a bee,/Maybe this is part of life being unseen” laments Roz Raskin, lead vocalist and fou
Joy
Nov 23, 2025


Dead Gowns, The Croaks, and Paper Lady talk Boston DIY, burnout, and turning yellow lights green
At the end of August, sandwiched between a chain link fence and the back of a flat bed truck-turned-stage, I met with three of Boston’s most beloved DIY bands at the second annual Ratchella . Somerville’s own multimedia fest received a cease and desist from a certain similarly named event just days before. Organizers crossed out signage with tongue-in-cheek REDACTED overlays. Ratchella was two days of sweaty, ecstatic communal fun, masterminded by Yardwork Productions . Befo
Joy
Nov 5, 2025


DIY community, secret U-Hauls, and furious dancing: Ratchella returns to Somerville
Founded on the principles of solidarity, collaborative organization, and really good tunes, Yardwork Productions gears up for their...
Joy
Aug 17, 2025


Third Spaces, New Music, and Secondhand Fashion were Assembled Seamlessly at Sustain the Sound
A summary and review of "Sustain the Sound," a battle of the bands hosted by Sustainable Swaps.
Micaela
Mar 12, 2025


Sunshine-y Melodies Reminiscent of Swaying Leaves and Ripe Fruit Invite You to Stay for Robbie Stokes' Poignant Lyricism
Robbie Stokes makes playful 60s-inspired tunes with a modern twist.
Micaela
Feb 14, 2025


Between the Surface of the Ocean and the Undercurrent of the Sky, Upcoming Pop Artist Raymond LaBru Takes Flight
Introduction to sunny California pop artist Raymond LaBru.
Micaela
Nov 30, 2024
bottom of page