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Tim Bugbee

Tim Bugbee‘s real life job (manufacturing director in a biopharma company) has nothing to do with music, music has been a central core element all along. He first started writing about music (record reviews and some interviews) with The Big Takeover in the early 90s, and then also contributed to local Boston zine Popwatch. After Popwatch folded, he took a break from the ‘zine game (and not so coincidentally, also during this time he started a family, and lived briefly in Ireland), but recently photography has rekindled this passion, and he is glad to back on board with Jack and the BT staff.

Otomo Yoshihide / Uminari Trio / Tomomi Adachi + Noise Scavengers - Northcote Social Club (Melbourne, AUS) - Mar 13, 2025

29 March 2025

A mind-expanding trio of disparate experimental jazz was on offer at Melbourne’s Northcote Social Club.

The Bevis Frond + Oneida - Crystal Ballroom (Somerville, MA) - February 28, 2025

1 March 2025

The Bevis Frond has perfected the dichotomy of super catchy pop songs and ear-melting psych rock freakouts.

Uncle Acid and the deadbeats + Jonathan Hultén - Somerville Theatre (Somerville MA) - February 7, 2025

9 February 2025

Kevin Starrs brings his vision of ’70s giallo to life.

Frank Black + Reid Paley - House of Blues (Boston) - January 31, 2025

2 February 2025

Frank Black dusts off his sophomore effort and brings out the OG gang to help play it.

The Saints + Alien Nosejob - The Northcote Theatre (Melbourne, Australia) - November 17, 2024

25 November 2024

The Saints, one of the lynch pins of the early punk movement, roar back to life on stage, abetted by some friends.

King Diamond + Overkill - Roadrunner (Boston) - October 31, 2024

5 November 2024

Nothing can top King Diamond playing on Halloween

Boris + Starcrawler - The Paradise (Boston) - Oct 21, 2024

30 October 2024

Boris bring their sludge masterpiece to the live setting via an Amplifier Worship Service.

AIR - MGM Music Hall (Boston) - Oct 15th, 2024

22 October 2024

AIR blow the lunar dust off of their debut record Moon Safari, which has aged well.

Fontaines D.C. + Been Stellar - Roadrunner (Boston) - Oct 13, 2024

20 October 2024

Fontaines D.C. have always had a warm welcome in Boston, and that trend continues on the shoulders of touring their newest record, Romance.

The Hives + Bad Nerves - Roadrunner (Boston) - Sept 25, 2024

6 October 2024

Tick Tick BOOM! The Hives light the fuse and blow up Roadrunner.

Wilco's Solid Sound Festival - Mass MoCA (North Adams) - June 28-30

5 July 2024

Wilco hosts their eighth curated festival nestled in the Berkshire Mountains with a wide ranging display of sounds.

Boston Calling - Harvard Athletic Complex (Cambridge, MA) - 24-26May 2024

29 May 2024

Boston Calling enjoys superb weather on a bill stacked with pop performers and some C&W and others mixed in.

Kim Gordon - The Paradiso (Amsterdam) - July 10th, 2023

17 July 2023

Kim Gordon recruits a crack all-female band and brings a level of urgency and ferocity to her recent solo material.

Warpaint - Salo Apolo (Barcelona, Spain) - June 28, 2023

8 July 2023

Warpaint continue their journey of dancey post-punk.

Guided By Voices - 9:30 Club, Washington DC (June 18, 2022)

2 July 2022

Guided By Voices storm the capital in preparation for the release of yet another strong record.

Wilco's Sky Blue Sky - Hard Rock Riviera Maya, Cancun Mexico - 18-21 January 2020

23 January 2020

Jeff Tweedy and Wilco hit the beach, bringing 100 songs and plenty of friends and smiles along the way.

Sleaford Mods and Vulpynes - The Academy - Dublin, Ireland - Friday, February 7

17 March 2019

Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn strip music to the barest of bones – a skeletal rhythm track and a forceful vocal attack.

Ty Segall, William Tyler @ Thalia Hall (Chicago) - November 2, 2018

4 February 2019

Two guys, two guitars, and one small stage in the middle of the room.

The Pretenders with Lowlight - The Orpheum Theatre (Boston) - April 1, 2018

5 April 2018

Chrissie Hynde and Martin Chambers play through the The Pretenders songbook in front an appreciative Boston crowd.

Swervedriver - Brighton Music Hall (Boston) - September 9, 2017

12 September 2017

Franklin and Hartridge bring a mix of brawn and finesse to the fore as they tear through Raise and Mezcal Head in fine fashion.

Mark Eitzel and Howe Gelb - ONCE Somerville, MA - Tuesday, April 11, 20167

24 April 2017

A pairing of two of the finest songwriters, both in a stripped-down setting.

The Buzzcocks, Residuels @ Royale - Boston MA - Tuesday, September 27, 2016

19 October 2016

The Buzzcocks hit town for the first time in six years, with their prodigious songbook of earworms in tow.

X, Dead Rock West @ Brighton Music Hall - Monday, August 15, 2016

22 August 2016

Billy Zoom battles cancer to hit the road with X once more.

Jane's Addiction, Dinosaur Jr. and Living Colour - Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, Boston - Thursday, July 19, 2016

9 August 2016

The heady days of alt.rock return, with Jane’s Addiction headlining a bill that includes Dinosaur Jr. and Living Colour.

Swans with Okkyung Lee @ Royale, Boston - Thursday, July 7, 2016

17 July 2016

The final knockout blow was the title song of The Glowing Man, a thirty minute opus that alternately led to dropped jaws or shut eyes, the audience enrapt as the sonic tsunami washed over them.

Boston Calling 2016 - Sia, Robyn, Haim, etc - May 27-28, 2016

31 May 2016

The final chapter of Boston Calling to be held in the brick-lined plaza at City Hall features Sia, Robyn, Sufjan Stevens and a host of others.

Parquet Courts, Pill and Psychic Blood - 3S Artspace, Portsmouth NH - Saturday, December 5, 2015

14 December 2015

The frenetic strumming of The Feelies in full force, married to the upturned lip sneer of Richard Hell and the je ne sais fuck you of Lou Reed.

Hej! An interview with Gustav Ejstes of Dungen

26 October 2015

Gustav Ejstes of Dungen is back in the US after a five year absence, with a new record and a short tour.

Boston Calling @ City Hall Plaza (Boston) - September 25-27, 2015

30 September 2015

Boston Calling’s wildly varying lineup tries to be all things to all people and somehow succeeds.

Royal Headache, Sheer Mag, The Channels @ Great Scott - Monday, August 24, 2015

11 September 2015

Royal Headache blows away a sold out Great Scott.

Truckfighters

1 July 2015

An interview with the prophets of fuzz, Truckfighters

Boston Calling, Spring 2015: Day 3 with Pixies, Tenacious D, TV On The Radio, Vance Joy, Jason Isbell and more - Boston City Plaza - Sunday, May 24 2015

25 May 2015

The Pixies had a most triumphant homecoming, Jack Black played Jack Black, and both TV On The Radio and St. Vincent transmitted from an exotic, remote location.

Boston Calling, Spring 2015: Day 2 with My Morning Jacket, Ben Harper, St. Vincent and more - Boston City Plaza - Saturday, May 23 2015

24 May 2015

Photos from Day 2 of Boston Calling, featuring My Morning Jacket, Ben Harper and St. Vincent

Boston Calling, Spring 2015: Day 1 with Beck, Tame Impala, Sharon Van Etten - Boston City Plaza - Friday, May 22 2015

23 May 2015

The Spring edition Boston Calling kicks off with a shimmying set by Beck and a slightly dozy performance by Tame Impala.

Gruff Rhys - Brighton Music Hall - Friday, November 7, 2014

13 November 2014

Did the Welsh settle America? Find out what Prince Madog and John Evans have been up to.

Pentagram, Bang, and Kings Destroy @ The Met - Providence, RI - Sunday, November 2, 2014

8 November 2014

The very roots of metal, on display in two different forms.

Interview With Mike Watt - Musings On Blue Öyster Cult, The Stooges, And Thurston Losing His Shit (Part 2)

12 October 2014

This was in the ‘hood, and you know you’ve got ethnic people; you don’t have “White Riot” on your jacket. They don’t know about The Clash song. You want a white riot? OK!

Interview With Mike Watt - Punk Rock Legend, Plaid Enthusiast, And Honorary Italian (Part 1)

18 August 2014

“When I found out about bass, D Boon’s mom put me on bass – this is the 70’s. This is where you put the retarded friend, it’s like right field in little league. Punk changed a lot of that shit.”

Guided By Voices with Crystal Stilts - The Paradise Rock Club (Boston, MA) - Saturday, July 12, 2014

14 July 2014

The classic lineup rolls on like an out of control freight train, only on roller coaster rails with insane grip.

Boston Calling 2014: Sunday (Day 3)

26 May 2014

Day 3 of Boston Calling, featuring Modest Mouse, Brand New, Tegan and Sara, Phosphorescent, Kurt Vile, Built To Spill and more.

Boston Calling 2014: Saturday (Day 2)

26 May 2014

Day 2 of Boston Calling, including sets from Death Cab For Cutie, The Decemberists, Warpaint and more.

Boston Calling 2014: Friday (Day 1)

25 May 2014

Day 1 of the Spring edition of Boston Calling, featuring Jack Johnson, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, and Cass McCombs.

Interview With Stuart Braithwaite Of Mogwai

12 April 2014

LOUDsoftLOUD discussion with a master of the form, Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai

Jon Bernhardt's Midlife Crisis Of Champions (Bevis Frond, Dump, Barbara Manning) - TT The Bear's, Cambridge MA - Wednesday, April 2, 2014

5 April 2014

WMBR’s Jon Bernhardt rallies some ’90s indie rock heroes for a celebration.

An Interview with Mark Arm and Steve Turner of Mudhoney

9 January 2014

Mark Arm and Steve Turner of Mudhoney talk about growing up grunge, the shitty tour with Blind Melon, and GG Allin’s dick.

Soundgarden - The Orpheum Theatre (Boston) - Sunday, January 20, 2013

21 January 2013

Cornell howls, Thayil slays, Camerons slams, Shepherd sways – grunge lives in 2013.

Tame Impala with The Amazing - Royale (Boston, MA) - Friday, November 9, 2012

11 November 2012

Tame Impala find the locus of The Beatles, Pink Floyd and hacky sack.

Slug Guts at Crafts House - Tufts (Medford, MA) - Saturday, October 13, 2012

28 October 2012

Australian imports with enough tremolo to shatter windows

Rush - TD Garden (Boston) - Wednesday, October 24, 2012

25 October 2012

Canada’s longest running trio tours on their newest record, Clockwork Angels.

Swans with A Hawk And A Hacksaw - The Paradise Rock Club (Boston) - Thursday October 12, 2012

17 October 2012

When Reverend Gira pulls in your town and sets up the revival tent, it’s a call to all pilgrims. Heed the call, join in the triumph.

ZZ Top with Lynyrd Skynyrd - Comcast Center (Mansfield, MA) - Saturday, September 8, 2012

9 September 2012

The old dogs don’t have any new tricks, but why mess with a successful formula?

Jane's Addiction with Band Of Skulls - Bank Of America Pavilion (Boston) - Saturday, August 11, 2012

14 August 2012

At least in Jane’s Addiction case, it wasn’t better to burn out than to fade away.

Radiohead - Comcast Center (Mansfield, MA) - Tuesday, May 29, 2012

2 June 2012

Radiohead continue their mastery of the live stage.

Swervedriver with Heaven - Brighton Music Hall (Boston) - Thursday, March 29, 2012

7 April 2012

Swervedriver still has some fuel left in the tank

The Wedding Present with The Jet Age and Toquiwa - Brighton Music Hall (Boston) - Friday, March 25, 2012

2 April 2012

The Wedding Present bring Seamonsters roaring back to life.

New Multitudes with Bobby Bare Jr - The Paradise (Boston) - Friday, March 16, 2012

19 March 2012

On the 100th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s birth, his words still provide inspiration a new generation of musicians.

Mark Burgess and ChameleonsVox with Black Swan Lane and The Curtain Society - TT The Bears (Cambridge) - Tuesday, November 22, 2011

10 January 2012

Half of The Chameleons is better than the full complement of most bands.

Judas Priest with Thin Lizzy - Tsongas Arena (Lowell, MA) - Sunday, November 20, 2011

25 November 2011

For a final victory lap, it was all there. Judas Priest is dead, long live Priest.

Foo Fighters with Social Distortion and The Joy Formidable - TD Garden, Boston - Wednesday, November 16, 2011

19 November 2011

Foo Fighters wrap up their North American tour with a strong supporting cast and rock the sold-out TD Garden audience.

Tommy Keene with Doug Gillard and Sally Crewe and the Sudden Moves - Church (Boston), Sunday, September 11, 2011

26 October 2011

Power pop doesn’t have to be all buffed out and shiny; there was plenty of grit and sweat in tonight’s doses.

Alan Bishop

22 September 2011

Sun City Girl/Alvarius B./Sublime Frequencies principal Alan Bishop discusses life, liberty and getting bitten by a band member.

Sic Alps

29 July 2011

Catching up with Mike Donovan and Ty Segall of Sic Alps.

Bill Callahan with Ed Askew - Brighton Music Hall (Boston) - Sunday, July 10, 2011

23 July 2011

Bill Callahan’s baritone brings songs of grief and joy to life on stage.

Urge Overkill - TT the Bears (Cambridge, MA) - Saturday, July 9, 2011

17 July 2011

Urge Overkill man their Rock and Roll Submarine

Solid Sound Festival curated by Wilco - Mass MoCA (North Adams, MA) - June 24-26, 2011

3 July 2011

Wilco is back for the second version of their self-managed festival, nestled in the woods (and rain) of Western Massachusetts.

The Melvins at The Paradise (Boston) - Saturday, June 4, 2011

12 June 2011

The Melvins take their endless residency to a half dozen fortunate cities and play five seminal and separate recordings from 1991-1994.

Lykke Li with Grimes - House of Blues (Boston) - Friday, May 20, 2011

22 May 2011

Swedish songstress Lykke Li blends a hypnotic mix of tightly-wound pop songs and dance floor fever.

Low with Marissa Nadler at The Paramount Theatre (Boston, MA) - Friday, April 28, 2011

2 May 2011

Low has a fan in Robert Plant, and with good reason. The MN-based band delivers a slow, silent killing using a brush, a mallet, some strings and some skins.

The Joy Formidable with MONA and The Lonely Forest - Brighton Music Hall (Boston) - Tuesday, March 29, 2011

11 April 2011

This is a band whose upside is high enough that you’ll need an altimeter to accurately gauge it; don’t miss the chance to see them in a small club while you can.

Sebadoh with Richard Buckner and Stephen Brodsky at The Paradise (Boston) - Thursday, March 24, 2011

1 April 2011

Lou Barlow and Jason Lowenstein set the clock back to 1994 and give us the best of Sebadoh’s Bakesale and Harmacy.

The Decemberists with Wye Oak - House of Blues (Boston) - Friday, January 28, 2011

5 February 2011

Chart-topping (how weird does that sound?) PacNW band The Decemberists play the first of two sold-out shows in Boston, in support of The King Is Dead.

Cracker with Camper Van Beethoven - The Middle East (Cambridge, MA) - Sunday, January 16, 2011

19 January 2011

Two sides of David Lowery’s songwriting talent, two albums delivered in full.

Killing Joke with Black Helicopter - The Paradise (Boston, MA) - Saturday, December 4, 2010

12 December 2010

Killing Joke reform, create an outstanding new record, and deliver a crushing performance.

Man or Astro-Man? and Dex Romweber Duo - The Middle East (Cambridge, MA) - Sunday, November 14, 2010

28 November 2010

Man or Astro-man? zip up their space suits and take flight once more.

The Allman Brothers Band - The Orpheum Theatre (Boston) - Thursday, November 18, 2010

21 November 2010

Photos from the first of three shows by The Allman Brothers Band in Boston.

Guided By Voices - Terminal 5 (NYC) - Sunday, November 7, 2010

10 November 2010

Guided By Voices ends the Hallway of Shatterproof Glass tour at the sold-out Terminal 5 in New York City.

Triptykon with 1349, Yakuza and Black Pyramid - The Middle East (Cambridge, MA) - Thursday, October 7, 2010

24 October 2010

A cold blast of metal blows in, featuring the first post-Celtic Frost work of Tom Warrior and black metal from Norway in the form of 1349.

Big Takeover 30th Anniversary Festival (Night 2) - The Bell House (Brooklyn, NY) - Saturday, July 31st, 2010

26 August 2010

The second day of the celebration of thirty years of The Big Takeover, forcefully capped by imposing performances from For Against and Mark Burgess.

Big Takeover 30th Anniversary Festival (Night 1)- The Bell House (Brooklyn, NY) - Friday, July 30th, 2010

7 August 2010

Day one of The Big Takeover’s 30th Anniversary Party, held at The Bell House and featuring sets from The Avengers, Channel 3, Visqueen, Springhouse and more.

Kurt Vile with Real Estate and Sore Eros - Harpers Ferry (Boston) - Friday, July 23, 2010

2 August 2010

Kurt Vile with a slightly revamped Violators lineup pair with the shimmery breeze of Real Estate.

Robert Pollard as Milko Waif and the Bug-Eyed Mums - Canal Street Tavern (Dayton, OH) - Friday, July 9, 2010

21 July 2010

Bob Pollard returns to the stage, debuting the new Moses On A Snail, at a sold-out Canal St. Tavern in his hometown of Dayton Ohio.

Danzig - Deth Red Sabaoth (Evilive/The End Records)

16 June 2010

Can the mastermind behind the seminal ghoulish hardcore and metal bands MISFITS and SAMHAIN still summon the demons like he once did?

Buzzcocks - The Paradise (Boston) - May 17, 2010

23 May 2010

Triumphant show to an adoring packed house, Buzzcocks can still bring the energy and the hooks.

Steve Diggle of the Buzzcocks (Part Two)

19 May 2010

The conclusion of my interview with Steve Diggle, touching on his new record, his relationship with Pete Shelley, and tattoos.

Steve Diggle of the Buzzcocks (Part One)

16 May 2010

The Buzzcocks’ co-founder and singer/guitarist discusses their impending American tour, during which the band will be playing their first two records in their entirety.

Public Image Ltd - Royale (Boston) - Wednesday, May 5, 2010

12 May 2010

Can John Lydon provoke and effect with the same caustic wit? The jury is out, as he let the music do most of his talking.

John Doe and Exene with Dennis Brennan - The Paradise (Boston, MA) - May 4, 2010

8 May 2010

John Doe and Exene show that the simplest approach is often the best.

The Wedding Present with Girl In A Coma and The Motion Sick - The Middle East (Cambridge, MA) - Monday, April 12, 2010

16 April 2010

Is a recast glance to a 22 year old record still a valid experience? Read and find out.

Wilco at the Capital Center for the Arts (Concord, NH) - Wednesday, April 7, 2010

11 April 2010

Thirty five songs later, Wilco does indeed love you.

Kreator with Voivod, Nachtmystium and Evile - The Palladium (Worcester, MA) - Friday, March 5. 2010

7 March 2010

Can old school thrash metal bands still bring it? As long as they mix it up and keep you on your toes they can.

Damon and Naomi (and Kurihara) with Sharon Van Etten - The Brattle Theater, Cambridge MA, Sunday, January 31, 2010

4 February 2010

A special evening of film, discussion, and most of all, heart-felt music

Mission of Burma with Bunnies - The Paradise, Boston - Saturday, January 16, 2009

24 January 2010

Burma plays the second of two nights to the hometown fans, featuring newer and older songs. Ears are left hanging and bleeding.

Holly Golightly and the Broke-offs with Wrong Reasons - The Middle East, Cambridge MA (Wednesday, December 9, 2009)

15 December 2009

Holly Golightly treads the lo-fi/no-fi line and delivers a raucous, lively set with counterpart Lawyer Dave.

Jack Rose, 1971-2009

7 December 2009

Jack, you left this world far too early.

The Outlaws

The Outlaws - Showcase Live (Foxborough, MA) - Thursday, November 12, 2009

26 November 2009

Stars ‘n’ Bars weren’t waving in the crowd, but the spirit of the deep south as defined by three blazing guitars was on full display.

The Jesus Lizard with Animal Hospital - The Paradise (Boston, MA) - Saturday, November 14, 2009

19 November 2009

For one night, it was like 1991 all over again. The Jesus Lizard stalk the stage like no other.

Neko Case with Calexico - Wilbur Theatre (Boston, MA) - Tuesday, November 10, 2009

17 November 2009

Neko Case and her big voice fills the airy Wilbur Theatre quite easily while a stripped down Calexico breezes through their songs.

Naked Raygun with Shot Baker - Middle East downstairs (Cambridge, MA) - Wednesday, September 9, 2009

26 September 2009

Punk rock Chicago-style never disappoints. When the pioneers come to town, take heed and join in the mosh pit.

Joe Pernice with The Walsh Brothers - The Brattle Theater (Cambridge, MA) - Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

9 August 2009

Songwriter Joe Pernice puts down the guitar and picks up a pen to write his first novel. And not surprisingly, a recording comes out of the effort too.

Mark Burgess - Hennessey's (Boston, MA) - July 21, 2009

24 July 2009

A Chameleon makes a surprise appearance in Boston and delivers an incredible night of passionate music.

The Datsuns with Future of the Left and Turbo Fruits - TT The Bears (Cambridge, MA) - Friday, July 17, 2009

24 July 2009

Australian and Welsh guitar power collide and create energy.

Judas Priest with Whitesnake and Pop Evil - Comcast Center (Mansfield, MA) - Tuesday, July 7, 2009

10 July 2009

Judas Priest takes a look back, fondly remembering British Steel.

The Church with Adam Franklin - Tupelo Music Hall (Londonderry, NH) - Friday, July 3, 2009

6 July 2009

The Church continue to excel at lush, gauzy, guitar-driven music.

Van Der Graaf Generator with Strawbs - The Regent Theater (Arlington, MA) - Tuesday, June 23, 2009

28 June 2009

Prog rock lives, with emphasis on the rock…no Roger Dean-inspired fantasies here.

Sir Richard Bishop and his Freak of Araby Ensemble with Oaxacan and Micah Blue Smaldone - The Middle East (Cambridge, MA) - Wednesday, June 17, 2009

22 June 2009

Sir Richard Bishop plays with a full band for the first time since the end of Sun City Girls.

PJ Harvey and John Parish - House of Blues (Boston) - Saturday, June 06, 2009

8 June 2009

PJ Harvey can singe your soul with a beautiful voice.

Phish - Fenway Park, Boston - Sunday, May 31, 2009

2 June 2009

Phish is safe at home in Phenway Park.

Secret Chiefs 3 with Kayo Dot - The Middle East (Cambridge, MA) - Thursday, May 28, 2009

30 May 2009

Surf’s up, Sufi’s up – join the ride and feel your third eyelid flicker and open.

The Damned with the Bellrays and Electric Frankenstein - The Paradise, Boston - Friday, May 8, 2009

15 May 2009

The Damned were too smart and too talented to stay in the punk cul-de-sac, and successfully mixed both psychedelia and goth along with punk and garage with the main reason of success being that they could write and perform a song much better than the average safety-pin victim.

Mogwai with The Twilight Sad - The Wilbur Theatre (Boston, MA) - Friday, May 1, 2009

4 May 2009

Equal parts brute force and delicate beauty, Mogwai bring a velvet cudgel to the side of your head. And it feels so good.

Morrissey with The Courteeners - House of Blues (Boston, MA) - Sunday, March 29, 2009

30 March 2009

Even Morrissey is subject to the House of Rules.

Throwing Muses with 50 Foot Wave and Screaming Females - The Middle East (Cambridge, MA) - Saturday, March 14, 2009

15 March 2009

Kristin Hersh jumpstarts Throwing Muses back into brief existence for a triumphant hometown reunion.

Blitzen Trapper with Alela Diane - The Paradise (Boston, MA) - Thursday, February 26, 2009

7 March 2009

The Rose City’s Biltzen Trapper show off the best from last year’s excellent record, Furr.

Psychic TV/PTV3 - Mr. Alien Brain vs. The Skinwalkers (Sweet Nothing)

22 February 2009

Genesis P-Orridge says goodbye and pays homage to Lady Jaye

Revolting Cocks - Sex-O Olympic-O (13th Planet)

16 February 2009

Alan Jourgenson bids adieu to Ministry and revs up the glam machine.

The Red Bull Sound Clash featuring The Roots and Antibalas - The Roxy (Boston) - Thursday, January 29, 2009

1 February 2009

The Roots and Antibalas work with rather than against each other in Red Bull’s Sound Clash.

Bill Frisell Trio featuring Rudy Royston and Eyvind Kang - The Regattabar (Cambridge, MA) - Tuesday, January 20, 2009

24 January 2009

Long-time jazz great Bill Frisell shows that the music form doesn’t need horns or keyboards for definition.

Robyn Hitchcock at The Somerville Theater (Somerville, MA) - Friday, November 21, 2008

30 November 2008

Robyn Hitchcock turns back the clock and sings about trams, alcoholic suicides, and dying leaves. It’s the feelgood record of the season.

Calexico - Somerville Theatre (Somerville, MA) - Sunday, November 16, 2008

19 November 2008

Calexico finally rouse the restful

Woven Hand - Ten Stones (Soundsfamilyre)

5 November 2008

David Eugene Edwards’ latest effort under the Woven Hand banner is more fearsome and relentless than anything he’s previously done.

Einstürzende Neubauten - The Jewels (Potomak)

14 October 2008

Blixa Bargeld and the rest of Neubauten compile a large handful of previously web-only tracks into a electronic/percussive stew.

Stereolab with Le Loup and Monade - The Paradise (Boston, MA) - Monday, October 6th, 2008

13 October 2008

Stereolab remains a solid, dependable friend. Don’t be a stranger.

Robert Pollard's Boston Spaceships and Big Dipper - The Paradise (Boston, MA) - Tuesday, September 30, 2008

4 October 2008

Boston Spaceships achieve lift-off, heading straight for the Big Dipper.

All Tomorrow's Parties (curated by My Bloody Valentine) Day 3 - Kutsher's (Monticello NY) Sunday, Sept 21, 2008

28 September 2008

My Bloody Valentine end sixteen years of American live performance silence via a deafening roar to close out the massively successful All Tomorrow’s Parties/New York festival.

All Tomorrow's Parties (curated by My Bloody Valentine) Day 2 - Kutsher's (Monticello NY) Saturday, Sept 20, 2008

28 September 2008

Shellac put in the best gig of the day, on day 2 of ATP which was filled with great shows.

All Tomorrow's Parties (curated by My Bloody Valentine) Day 1 - Kutsher's (Monticello NY) Friday, Sept 19, 2008

25 September 2008

All Tomorrow’s Parties, the stamp of excellence. Day 1 looks at the “Don’t Look Back” section, with bands like Thurston Moore and Tortoise playing entire records from their discography.

My Morning Jacket - Bank of America Pavilion (Boston, MA) - Saturday, September 6, 2008

7 September 2008

My Morning Jacket brave the storm, bring the storm.

Steven Stapleton (Nurse With Wound) - Part Two

30 August 2008

The conclusion to my interview with Steven Stapleton, the creative force behind Nurse With Wound.

Steven Stapleton (Nurse With Wound) - Part One

30 August 2008

Steven Stapleton gives a rare glimpse into the mysterious realm of Nurse With Wound.

Radiohead with Grizzly Bear - Comcast Center (Mansfield MA) - Wednesday, August 13, 2008

15 August 2008

Radiohead’s now king, but rather than press you against the wall they will lift you out of your seat.

Melvins with Big Business and Porn - The Paradise (Boston, MA) - Saturday August 9, 2008

11 August 2008

King Buzzo and Dale Crover = rockness personified.

Nurse With Wound - Huffin' Rag Blues (United Dairies/Jnana)

3 August 2008

Steven Stapleton will cure you, and the method involves mutated jazz beats and a petrol-sodden rag.

Boris with Torche - The Middle East (Cambridge, MA) - Friday, July 11, 2008

22 July 2008

Boris and Torche leave a pile of rubble and tattered eardrums.

Mission of Burma with AKACOD - The Paradise (Boston, MA) - Friday, June 13, 2008

22 June 2008

Mission of Burma relive the past, re-ignite the present, and give us hope for the future.

Swervedriver with Longwave and Terra Diablo - The Paradise (Boston, MA) - Tuesday, June 10, 2008

15 June 2008

The Pixies may have written about a planet of sound, but Swervedriver lived there.

Mudhoney with The Cynics - The Middle East (Cambridge, MA) - Friday, June 6, 2008

9 June 2008

Sub Pop’s greatest band still breathes fire

X with The Detroit Cobras - The Paradise (Boston) - Tuesday, May 20, 2008

1 June 2008

This is LA, not Boston – X shows us how the West Coast does it.

The Cure with 65daysofstatic - Agganis Arena (Boston, MA) - Monday, May 12, 2008

22 May 2008

Robert Smith and The Cure give us a Boston marathon.

Urge Overkill - Middle East (Cambridge, MA) - Wednesday, April 30, 2008

14 May 2008

Nash and King, together again. Break out your martini glass and velour jacket, and join the fun.

American Music Club - Harpers Ferry (Boston, MA) - Tuesday, April 22, 2008

27 April 2008

Eitzel and Vudi weave tales of beautiful sadness.

The Valerie Project - Museum of Fine Arts (Boston, MA) - Saturday, April 5, 2008

6 April 2008

Philly-based ensemble provide a live score to a singular film.

The Boredoms with Northampton Wools - The Paradise (Boston, MA) - Saturday, March 29, 2008

2 April 2008

Boredoms drum Boston straight into self-actualization

Bob Mould with Halou - The Paradise (Boston, MA) - Wednesday, March 12, 2008

16 March 2008

Mould’s new material sits comfortably beside Sugar and Hüsker Dü classics in the live setting.

Cat Power with Appaloosa - The Orpheum Theater (Boston, MA) - Thursday, February 7, 2008

10 February 2008

Cat Power keeps on soul patrol, waves goodbye to the past.

Christopher Guest - Berklee Performance Center (Boston, MA) - Friday, November 30, 2007

17 January 2008

These go to eleven – Nigel Tufnel becomes a doctor

Neil Young with Pegi Young - The Orpheum (Boston) - Monday, December 3, 2007

20 December 2007

Neil Young still has something to say

The Go! Team with Matt and Kim - The Paradise (Boston) - Thursday, October 25, 2007

22 November 2007

The Go! Team bury the fun-meter needle into the red

Bert Jansch with P.G. Six - The Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) - Wednesday, June 6, 2007

13 August 2007

Folk-Blues acoustic master still commands attention.

Son Volt with Jason Isbell - The Paradise (Boston) - Sunday, April 15, 2007

10 August 2007

Jay Farrar breathes life back into Son Volt

Ted Leo / Pharmacists with Love of Diagrams - Avalon (Boston) - Friday, May 4, 2007

14 July 2007

TED LEO & his PHARMACISTS filled the necessary prescription with gusto…

Is This Thing On?

11 July 2007

Just a Cliff’s Notes attempt at who I am, and why I’m here.