New England Music News

Going on sale: August 22, 2008

GOING ON SALE — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:20:36 GMT

Breaking news from the concert ticket trade
Kaki King, The Hold Steady, N.E.R.D., Dungen, Deerhunter and more.

Going on sale: August 15, 2008

GOING ON SALE — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:18:20 GMT

Breaking news from the concert ticket trade
Fleet Foxes, the Spinto Band, Coldplay, Bishop Allen, and Weezer.

Boston music news: August 15, 2008

MICHAEL BRODEUR — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:51:24 GMT

Notes on Grimis and 30 years of Boston punk
Broken River Prophets, Grimis, Basement Band, and more.

Chance and dance

SUSANNA BOLLE — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:38:52 GMT

Tim Feeney + Eats Tapes
For the past three years, one of the prime centers for experimental, improvised, and new music and jazz in Boston has been the Open Sound series in Somerville.

Win tickets to Grizzly Bear

PHOENIX STAFF — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:17:15 GMT

Free tickets to the show at the MFA
Text the word GRIZZLY to 22122*, and you will be entered into a random drawing to win yourself and a pal a pair of tickets to see Grizzly Bear on August 14 at the MFA.

Boston music news: August 8, 2008

MICHAEL BRODEUR — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:55:41 GMT

Notes on Disappearer, Vagiant, the American Idols Live Tour, Steven Brodsky, and more
Three ways to feel good about going out at night — or three ways to feel like utter shit in the morning. Whichever.

Going on sale: August 8, 2008

GOING ON SALE — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:30:49 GMT

Breaking news from the concert ticket trade
The Who, Panic at the Disco, TV on the Radio, Cheech + Chong, and more.

Drone warrior

SUSANNA BOLLE — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:49:49 GMT

Greg Davis returns to Boston
Davis first made a name for himself in the local electronic-music scene and beyond for his sweet, melodic mix of guitar and computer processing.

Going on sale: August 1, 2008

GOING ON SALE — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:26:01 GMT

Breaking news from the concert ticket trade.
Sunset Rubdown, M83, Against Me!, Broken Social Scene and more.

Boston music news: August 1, 2008

MICHAEL BRODEUR — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:50:35 GMT

Notes on the Living Sea, Hangman's Alphabet, and the Luxury
Two promising local indie-rock up-and-comers have up and come out with new CDs for your enjoyment.

Boston music news: July 25, 2008

MICHAEL BRODEUR — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:25:57 GMT

Notes on the Rock for Health benefit at Lily Pad
If you’re one of the many local rockers terrified of pulling some hype splits on stage for lack of proper health care, first of all: you pussy!

Going on sale: July 25, 2008

GOING ON SALE — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:56:06 GMT

Breaking news from the concert ticket trade
Ratatat, Jamie Lidell, Street Dogs, Cut Copy and more.

Dubstepper's delight

SUSANNA BOLLE — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:52:09 GMT

The Bug and Hatcha come to town
Prepare to have your ribcage rattled, as two pre-eminent members of London’s dubstep underground rumble through town.

Boston music news: July 18, 2008

MICHAEL BRODEUR — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:29:54 GMT

Notes on Passion Pit and the Serious Geniuses
Hooray, Passion Pit!

Going on sale: July 18, 2008

GOING ON SALE — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:19:58 GMT

Breaking news from the concert ticket trade
The Walkmen, Ray LaMontagne, Jonathan Richman, Gang Gang Dance, Paul Weller, and Henry Rollins.

Going on sale: July 11, 2008

GOING ON SALE — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:09:30 GMT

Breaking news from the concert ticket trade
Ra Ra Riot, Of Montreal, Gnarls Barkley, Craig Ferguson and more.

Boston music news: July 11, 2008

MATT ASHARE — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:03:06 GMT

Notes on the New Year
The New Year, a band the Kadanes started with Chris Brokaw on drums a decade ago, are still a going concern.

Boston music news: July 4, 2008

MICHAEL BRODEUR — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:48 GMT

Notes on Birds and Batteries, Perennials, and the F Yeah Tour
Three or so years ago, Mike Sempert up and moved to San Francisco, taking his creative moniker Birds and Batteries with him.

Going on sale: July 4, 2008

GOING ON SALE — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:35:55 GMT

Breaking news from the concert ticket trade
James Dewees of Reggie and the Full Effect, Icy Demons, the Wedding Present and more.

Going on sale: June 20, 2008

GOING ON SALE — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:14:17 GMT

Breaking news from the concert ticket trade
Built To Spill, The Dandy Warhols, The Duke Spirit, Black Kids and more.