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Death by Pitchfork | On the Record

Addison Schmidt January 24, 2024
Condé Nast’s merge with champion music publication Pitchfork threatens to kill the spirited focus on the underground music scene that made Pitchfork worth reading.
BONADIES: A response to music criticism

BONADIES: A response to music criticism

Ben Bonadies October 29, 2015

Everybody’s a critic. The words have never been truer than in today’s digital age. Every product at every online marketplace — be it Amazon, Zappos or Etsy — has a rating system. This feature is...

6 can’t-miss acts at Boston Calling

Sarah Kirkpatrick September 4, 2014

Neutral Milk Hotel — Friday If there’s one show to catch at Boston Calling this season, it’s Neutral Milk Hotel, point blank. Often named one of the best lo-fi bands of our generation, Neutral...

Franz Ferdinand still rules the stage, ten years later

Daily Free Press Admin October 23, 2013

Ten years later and they still have it. When Franz Ferdinand took the stage at Orpheum Theatre Sunday night, the band secured its title as indie rock royalty as the foursome played both decade-old hits...

Boston Calling rocks City Hall Plaza

Daily Free Press Admin September 4, 2013

Energetic guitar riffs, ethereal electronic beats and folksy vocals will echo from City Hall Plaza this weekend to welcome students back to the city and celebrate Boston’s diverse music tastes. Vampire...

Fiona Apple visits the Wang Theatre, vocal fury in tow

Daily Free Press Admin July 3, 2012

The truly great performances, the ones that stick with us, are fueled not by style or light shows or even guitar solos. They may feature guitars, or crowds full of hard-to-please hipsters, or sometimes...

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