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Ida performs at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville.

GALLERY: Tsunami and Ida reunite for ‘Coin Toss’ Tour

Angelica Vivas March 25, 2025
Indie rock bands Tsunami and Ida played the second stop of their co-headline “Coin Toss” tour at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville Sunday.
Sabrina Song sings the first song in her set at the Red Room at Cafe 939. Song opened for indie-pop artist Carol Ades in Boston on Nov. 22. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

REVIEW: Sabrina Song mesmerized audiences at Boston’s Red Room

Deanna Soukhaseum December 4, 2024
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Sabrina Song captivated the hearts of the audience in the Red Room at Cafe 939 on Nov. 22 as she opened for indie-pop artist Carol Ades.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

One Flegacy: Patrick Flegel’s impact on underground rock

Miguel Gonzales September 11, 2024

About two years ago, I was fortunate enough to catch the Canadian post-punk band Preoccupations perform at The Sinclair. Before the concert began, I was busy observing the stage set-up. The stacked amplifiers...

S. Holden Jaffe performs while on tour in Boston for his second studio album “I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet” on Oct. 24th.

GALLERY: Del Water Gap performs in Boston

Holly Gustavsen October 30, 2023
Del Water Gap, the indie-pop solo act featuring singer Samuel Holden Jaffe, performed at Royale in Boston on Oct. 24 while touring his second studio album “I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet.”
Tove Lo performing at the Roadrunner on Tuesday, Sept 12. Tove Lo released her latest album “Dirt Femme” on Oct. 14. ELLIE STEVENS/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

REVIEW: Tove Lo brings a sparkly grunge-pop performance to Roadrunner

Ellie Stevens September 17, 2023
Grammy-nominated singer Tove Lo performed her top hits such as "Habits(Stay High)" and "Talking Body," at Roadrunner as part of the tour for her latest album, “Dirt Femme."
house show in allston

A guide to your first house show

Payton Renegar October 19, 2021
At a house show, the status of a person is irrelevant.
Molly Parden

REVIEW: Molly Parden opens the Sinclair with her folksy, alternative EP ‘Rosemary’

Seamus Webster October 11, 2021
Parden took the stage with just an acoustic guitar and emotional melodies.
Members of the band Juniper

BU grad set to release debut album with the band Juniper in June

Molly Farrar May 25, 2021
With a debut album to be released this summer, Juniper is ready to return to live shows as Boston begins to open venues.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: TikTok perpetuates nepotism in the music industry

Editors April 8, 2021
We should use our collective power to actively seek out smaller artists instead of TikTok stars.
the sound of boston university playlist on spotify

‘The Sound of Boston University’ provides 100-song snapshot into life at BU

Emma Vacirca March 15, 2021
The Spotify playlist "The Sound of Boston University,” curated from student listening patterns, spans a variety of genres and artists. For some students, it represents the “calm in the midst of city life.”
Maggie Lindemann released her debut EP “PARANOIA” Friday. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Maggie Lindemann deviates from old sound in exciting debut EP ‘PARANOIA’

Emma Vacirca January 24, 2021
Rather than the indie predecessors to “Pretty Girl” and its pop-y remixes, Maggie Lindemann's debut EP “PARANOIA” strikes a different chord, with a new alternative-rock sound more aggressive than the simple pop flair of her 2016 single.
The Boston Music Awards, which highlights musicians throughout the Commonwealth, will announce this year’s winners on the award show’s website on Dec. 11. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Local musicians gear up for annual Boston Music Awards, now digital

Nicole Bartuch November 12, 2020
There’s no tribute to talent quite like an awards show, and in terms of local talent, look no further than the upcoming Boston Music Awards, which will highlight musicians throughout the Commonwealth.
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