This past fall, a friend of mine texted me excitedly from the barrier of a gig in London. Upon further prodding I did in fact know the band, a local legend turned myth. Bay Faction, one of the 2010s’ best kept indie secrets, had returned. Known for their self-titled debut in 2015, the group made the rounds of Boston house shows and tastemaker internet threads alike. Their 2020 hiatus spanned nearly five years (and spurred this r/emo thread), along with the gutting of their d

NICE, a fest is back for its fifth annual summit of all things Boston DIY in Somerville’s Davis Square. From July 24th-26th, over 85 artists from across New England will come together to perform, collaborate, and create community at Crystal Ballroom, The Rockwell, and Dragon’s Lair. Credit: Cam Cavagnaro (NICE, 2023) Founded in 2021 by Alex Pickert, the festival has expanded to include two well-curated vendor markets and NICE @nite DJ sets to keep the party going. A pre-show

Palefire is at a turning point. When I sit down with twenty-two year old Jacqui Torres in her Denton, TX apartment, she is just about to head off on tour. Her debut LP full heart, big empty eyes is set for release on streaming (July 16th) after a whirlwind run exclusively on Bandcamp. Self-written, recorded, and produced, the confessional indie project has given her a name locally and transformed her career - one she is ready to take full control of. Yellow Light Mag: Tell me

I didn’t know it yet, but when Molly and I lamented our adolescence on her parents’ living room carpet in 2022 we were actually at our inaugural Moveable Feast. I had run away to the Washington mountains again as I was wont to do when things went bad. College was in the rearview mirror and had taken with it the first man I’d ever loved. As soon as my cap hit the air he was aboard a plane across the Atlantic, never to return. I was floundering, putting on weight with condensa

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

Founded on the principles of solidarity, collaborative organization, and really good tunes, Yardwork Productions gears up for their...

A summary and review of "Sustain the Sound," a battle of the bands hosted by Sustainable Swaps.

Photo series of and commentary on Charli XCX, Troye Sivan, and Shygirl's SWEAT Tour Boston from the lens of a digital camera