This past weekend, indie rock trio, little image , put on a compelling opening performance for The Academy Is…  on their 20th anniversary tour for the album Almost Here .  A Little Bit About little image  Originating from Dallas, Texas, band members Jack Simmons (vocals, guitar), Troy Bruner (drums) and Brandon Walters (guitar, synth) have been making music as little image since they were in high school circa 2017. During this time, they released their first album, Musings, b

The Band CAMINO  brought the energy to MGM Music Hall at Fenway with opening support from Ethan Tasch  and almost monday .  almost monday Alternative indie pop group, almost monday , brought the California sunshine to Boston during their opening performance. Members Dawson Daugherty (vocals), Luke Fabry (guitar) and Cole Clisby (guitar) took the stage with support from touring drummer, Rafael Vidal who also accompanied them on their DIVE Tour   earlier this year. The boys ope

Alternative pop group, The Aces , made a stop at Royale in Boston as they make their way across the US on the Gold Star Baby World Tour.  Members Alisa and Crystal Ramirez, Katie Henderson and McKenna (Ken) Petty put on a stellar performance with opening act support from artist Lydia Night .  The band just released a new album, Gold Star Baby , this year, so naturally the crowd was expecting to hear some of these tracks live! However, we got to hear the ENTIRE album. Yes, tha

Consisting of members Dawson Daugherty (vocals)  , Cole Clisby (guitar) , and Luke Fabry (bass) , this indie pop trio from San Diego has been climbing the charts and doing big things this year. Let’s get into it.  2025 Highlights  Early in the year, the band set off on their SOLD OUT DIVE Headline Tour across the U.S. and Europe where they made a stop here in Boston at Brighton Music Hall. In April, during the break between the U.S. and Europe legs of the tour, the boys got t

At Boston’s Roadrunner, Thundercat delivered a show that felt less like a concert and more like a speed-run through the inside of his brain; vivid, funny, and sonically ferocious. Backed by a rhythm section that played with surgical precision and unfiltered abandon, the bassist and bandleader blurred funk, fusion, and anime-fueled psychedelia into something entirely his own. It was a masterclass in control disguised as chaos, and Boston was more than happy to be caught in the

Aly & AJ, put on a spectacular performance at Roadrunner in Boston with opening support from artist Amanda Shires on The Silver Deliverer Tour . You may know and recognize the sisters from their on-screen appearances on Disney Channel in 2000s hits like  Cow Belles  and Phil of the Future . However, many fans have been following this iconic pop duo and their music career from back in 2005 when they released their first album, Into the Rush , with Hollywood Records. Fast forwa

Somewhere in the middle of the set — just after singing “You got that power over me”  and before his voice drifted into a haunting, wordless “my, my”  — Dermot Kennedy paused. “I’m not trying to tell you what these songs are about,” he said, almost shyly. “There’s a theme though... a message to myself about time passing. Nothing lasts forever. It’s scary and precious.” In a world that trades stories in seconds, Dermot Kennedy still tells them the old way. He is a modern-day s

Felly returned to Boston on September 27th, with a high-energy, genre-blending set at The Sinclair that combined the best of his earlier hits with his newer material, creating a night full of good vibes and loyal fans. Before the show, I had the chance to do portraits with Felly, and it was an experience that perfectly mirrored his on-stage energy—warm, laid-back, and effortlessly cool. Felly and his team were incredibly welcoming throughout the entire process, making it easy

Friday night at MGM Music Hall at Fenway felt like stepping into one of those rare shows where everything just clicks: the openers, the crowd, the headliner. First off, let me just say: MGM Music Hall is a gem. Even though it is a 5,000-seater, it somehow feels intimate. No matter where you are sitting, you are part of the moment. Nestled right next to Fenway Park with restaurants and bars all around, it is the perfect backdrop for a Friday night concert. Buffalo Traffic Jam

Concord, NH — For Alton native Dakota Smart, Friday night marked a major milestone. Playing his first ever full-band show at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage, Dakota took the next step in what has been a steadily rising music career, delivering a high-energy, heartfelt performance to a packed and enthusiastic hometown crowd. For the past several years, Dakota has been a familiar face on the New England music circuit, earning fans with his solo sets at local venues, festivals,

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California-based band, Jack’s Mannequin, played a sold out show at Roadrunner with support from indie-folk artist, Yoke Lore, on their 2025 MFEO Tour.  Celebrating 20 years since the release of their debut album, Everything in Transit, the band was ecstatic to be back on stage in front of their fans.Their set began with a wholesome montage of old clips of the band throughout the years, filling the room with nostalgia. Lead singer, Andrew McMahon, shared with the crowd informa

Alternative pop artist Livingston made a stop in Boston on his The Story Continues Tour  with opening support from fellow upcoming artist, Braden Bales. BRADEN BALES You may know Braden Bales for his song “CHRONICALLY CAUTIOUS” that went viral on social media’s TikTok circa 2023. He is well-liked for his raw and relatable lyrics surrounding relationships, love, and overall insecurities that we all experience in life. Bales also has the incredible ability to put music out quic

On April 26th, Martha Wainwright performed an unforgettable set at TCAN (The Center for Arts in Natick) in Natick, Massachusetts, a small, intimate venue that proved to be the perfect setting for her deeply personal performance. The cozy atmosphere made the evening feel more like a gathering among friends than a traditional concert, creating a strong sense of connection between Martha and the audience from the very first song. Throughout the night, the show unfolded almost li

Indie-pop artist Role Model put on an unbelievable performance in Boston at MGM Music Hall at Fenway with support from Genevieve Stokes. This was the unintended final stop on his U.S. leg of the No Place Like Tour . Role Model, otherwise known as Tucker Pillsbury, has been quickly climbing the charts in the alternative music scene after the release of his album Kansas Anymore  in 2024 and the release of the deluxe edition, The Longest Goodbye , this past February. Tucker, ori

Nashville-based alternative pop trio Nightly made a stop at Paradise Rock Club with support from artists Brooke Alex and Will Linley. The now independent band, whose name originated from a text abbreviation for “night, love you,” consists of lead singer Jonathan Capeci, drummer Nicholas Sainato, and guitarist Joey Beretta. The boys started the band circa 2016 after years of Capeci and Beretta playing music together and the addition of Sainato to the mix. During Nightly’s earl

On Saturday, March 29th, Bishop Briggs brought the girl power to her sold-out  show in Boston on the final night of her Tell My Therapist I’m Fine  tour, accompanied by supporting artist Ellise. The London-born singer and songwriter made it a point to perform music from her new album as well as older fan favorites for those who have been following her from day one. Briggs is well known for her hit song “River,” which has garnered over 600 million streams on Spotify and earned

On March 28, 2025, Polar Park in Worcester, Massachusetts, kicked off its opening day festivities with a high-energy street performance...

American singer and songwriter, Neal Francis, brought the tunes to The Sinclair in Cambridge this Wednesday, March 26th. Attracting fans from all walks of life, the room was packed by the time Francis came out on stage. Bouncing between piano and keyboard, the New Jersey native showcased his talent for creating feel-good psychedelic rock hits such as “Can’t Stop The Rain” and “Music Sounds Better with You”. The crowd had the chance to jam out to one his most popular songs wit