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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


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


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


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


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


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


Passing Apples and Digital Cameras at SWEAT Tour Boston
Photo series of and commentary on Charli XCX, Troye Sivan, and Shygirl's SWEAT Tour Boston from the lens of a digital camera
Micaela
Oct 5, 2024


Bummer Holidays and 70s Songwriters Come Together on Nora Meier’s “Someone Else”
With the poise of all the great confessionalists before her, and the talent to share her truth melodically, Nora Meier tackles her own...
Joy
Sep 29, 2024


Letters to Wonderland: World-Building, Escapism, and Rabbit Holes with ambrosial
Interview with and introduction to the fantastical world of ambrosial.
Micaela
Sep 23, 2024
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