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

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...

MGM Music Hall at Fenway | March 16, 2025 If there’s one thing you can count on in this world, it’s the Dropkick Murphys throwing the biggest party on Boston’s biggest party weekend. In uncertain times, Boston can always rely on its favorite sons to make things better—one pint, one scream, one chord, and one massive singalong at a time. The night kicked off with an electric lineup designed to get the crowd moving. Local heroes (and former MGM Fenway employees) Rebuilder set t

After landing the #1 spot on alt radio with their hit song Can’t Slow Down , San Diego’s almost monday  quickly gained popularity within the indie-pop community. Like many artists, they started with local gigs and garage jam sessions before breaking onto the charts in 2020 with their debut EP, Don’t Say You’re Ordinary . Just a year later, they followed up with their second EP, Til the End of Time , delivering more feel-good tracks like This Is Growing Up  and Live Forever .

On December 14, 2024, Worcester’s own Four Year Strong brought their holiday show to a roaring crowd at The Palladium. The hometown...

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Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are set to release their long-awaited collaboration album Missionary  on December 13, 2024. This marks a major...