Thursday, February 26, 2015

Dance Like Nobody's Watching with Charly Bliss 2/28 at O'Brien's Pub

See Charly Bliss with Bent Shapes, Chandos and Fucko at O'Brien's Pub 2/28.

Listen, if we hear that a female-fronted band from NYC is heading up to Boston, we take notice. New York has a decent track record, Slothrust, Chumped, Swearin’, and Charly Bliss fits nicely into our fangirl obsession.

If Betty Boop had an indie band, this is what we think it would sound like. Eva Hendricks’ sugary, spunky vocals add a deceivingly innocent tone to the catchy pop rock 3-song EP Soft Serve; available to stream and purchase (digital and vinyl) at Bandcamp.

Dance like nobody's watching and catch their live set at O'Brien's Pub this Saturday (February 28th) with Bent Shapes, Chandos and Fucko, presented by Eye Design. Event details here.

Charly Bliss is a four piece indie band from Westport, Connecticut based out of New York City formed in the winter of 2011 and comprised of (sister/brother) Eva and Sam Hendricks, and Spencer Fox and Kevin Copeland.


The Hotelier Press Debut Record + Tour All Over The Damn Place

Grab the first pressing of The Hotelier's debut record now.

Did you know The Hotelier, at the time The Hotel Year, had a record before Home, Like Noplace Is There? True story. Originally released in 2011, their debut full-length It Never Goes Out was unfortunately kept in label limbo in regards to a proper physical release, but now current label Tiny Engines has made all your emo hearts explode with the announcement of a proper vinyl pressing!

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Sports., Fall Risk ('Sleeplessness' EP Release Show), Dirt Naps at Charlie’s Kitchen

Hang out with Bishop And Rook at a show. It'll be awesome. We'll high-five each other.

Sorry ma, forgot to take out the trash...because we were too busy making a rock show! Whhaaaatttt?

Head to Charlie's Kitchen (10 Eliot Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge) on Monday, March 2nd for the next Bishop And Rook presents show featuring pop punker duo Fall Risk, supporting their 'Sleeplessness' EP release, emo punks Sports. and garage kids Dirt Naps. Full event details here.

Get there early, eat great food, stay and pay $5 to hear equally great music. Plus, be the very first crowd to purchase brand new, limited run Bishop And Rook merch before it becomes available to purchase on the internets. ◄ Internet shopping is a highly impersonal experience. Absolutely no hugs given. Best to buy in person.







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Hardcore Helps the Homeless – March 22nd



O’Brien’s Pub in Allston will be the venue for Hardcore Helps the Homeless on March 22nd. The event features several local hardcore bands including Lunglust, Kimachi, Empty Vessels (CT), Vultures and Mass Graves, and benefits the Somerville Homeless Coalition.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Monday, February 23, 2015

Boston Underdogs Fall Risk to Release the 'Sleeplessness' EP

See Fall Risk live during their EP release show on Mach 2nd.

Sleeplessness, the 4th release from Boston’s Fall Risk, is 12 minutes and 25 seconds of good old fashioned socially aware, angsty pop punk.

Meet The Rock 'n' Roll Rumble Class of 2015


The Rock 'n' Roll Rumble Facebook page made a simple yet exciting announcement last night. Your 24 new favorite bands unveiled on Sunday, March 8 on Boston Emissions with Anngelle Wood

100.7 WZLX and BostonEmissions.com

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Bishop And Rook Returns to Mutiny on the Microphone (for some reason)



Bishop And Rook was this week's guest DJ on New England music podcast Mutiny on the Microphone. Here's 60 minutes of complete nonsense, local music and probably a whole mess of misinformation. For the record, we were invited back. LISTEN NOW. #norules #nogods




On a mobile device? Click here to listen!


Also, go to a show. Next Bishop And Rook shows!!!
March 2nd - Charlies Kitchen - fting Sports., Fall Risk, Dirt Naps
April 3rd - O'Brien's Pub - fting Rebuilder, Choke Up, Bundles, Sundog


February 19th Playlist:

Bundles - B&E
Jetavana Grove - Hope is a Bus (That I Missed This Morning)
Choke Up - Rust
Laika's Orbit - Circumstance
Sports. - Mo Vaughn
Fall Risk - No. 1
Sundog - Superstition
Dirt Naps - Bees Knees
Julius Earthling - 575



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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Music Video - The Prefab Messiahs' 'Weirdoz Everywhere'

Don't miss the record release show on March 19th at The Middle East.

Resurrected from the 80s, by way of a 30th Anniversary mini-tour and reissued anthology, DIY psych/garage band The Prefab Messiahs have adapted to 2015 by hitting social media hard to promote their upcoming new album Keep Your Stupid Dreams Alive, co-released by Burger Records and KLYAM Records.

The 8-song record will be available March 10th as 10” vinyl, cassette and CD. Catch The Prefab Messiahs during their March 19th record release show at the Middle East Upstairs with The Fagettes, Magic Shoppe and Fedavees, presented by Illegally Blind and KLYAM Records. Event details.

Follow the band on Facebook for additional release and show announcements.

Anonymous Post-Hardcore Band Premiers New Track Off Debut EP

At the Heart of It debut EP out March 3rd. Pre-order available now.

New Hampshire’s At the Heart of It revolves around the belief that music is a tool for social awareness and a means to open the lines of communication with their listeners. Looking to keep the focus on the music and message, rather than on the band as individuals, ATHOI chose to be interviewed as a single entity. “We are a five piece, and will go by our first initials for identification's sake. R. A. J. T. N.”

Get Old Gray Music Fo' Free - Limited Time Only

Get it while it's free.

For a limited time only (we can't say for how long), you can download all available Old Gray music on Bandcamp for free (or at a name your price donation if you're feeling generous).

Get on this before the offer is gone.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Gogol Bordello, Flogging Molly with Mariachi El Bronx Come to Boston June 19th

Gogol Bordello, Flogging Molly, Mariachi El Bronx June 19th.

Good news! Gogol Bordello recently announced they will be touring with Flogging Molly. More good news! They will be playing Boston on June 19th with special guest Mariachi El Bronx. Bad news, it's at Blue Hills Bank Pavilion.

General public pre-sale tickets go on sale February 20th at 10am EST.

If you can't wait to see the gypsy punks, head to Lupo's in Providence, RI on February 28th. Tickets for that show available now.

Friday, February 13, 2015

Show Review - Bishop And Rook Presents The Offseason Stripped Down and Keeping it Classy

The Offseason at Sound Lion 1.30.15 through the eyes of sketch artist Louis Roe.



Third time was the charm for The Offseason as their first two gigs of the week were snowed out by blizzard conditions.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Coach & Sons Olde Time Family Booking Presents 'Coach Comp Vol. 1'

Download the 47-song comp for $3 on Bandcamp now.

Coach & Sons Olde Time Family Booking has released their first local music compilation.

The 47-song digital download entitled Coach Comp Vol. 1 features new songs from Animal Flag and Fall Risk (who you can see at Charlie’s Kitchen on March 2nd), as well as tracks from Soroity Noise, Sports., St. Nothing, Survay Says! and more. You can grab the comp on Bandcamp for $3, proceeds go to participating bands.

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Post Your 'Walking Dead' End of the World Playlist and Win a Prize

Post your playlist to Sound Lion's Facebook page and be entered to win!

Our friends at Sound Lion Stores are running a contest and you're invited to enter (and possibly win).

In honor of tonight's The Walking Dead season premier, Sound Lion is asking you for your 6-song playlist for surviving the zombie apocalypse.

Post your playlist to Sound Lion's Facebook page (you have by 9pm EST tonight!)

The playlist that gets the most "likes" wins a pair of Skullcandy Shrapnel speaker.

Friday, February 6, 2015

Lady Bones Joins Midnight Werewolf Records

Big news from the Lady Bones camp. Exciting news in the near future.

Boston-based Midnight Werewolf Records (Kal Marks, Sneeze), specializing in both vinyl and cassette releases, announced yesterday that local indie-rock trio Lady Bones has joined their DIY label.


"Lady Bones has been rocking out for almost 4 years and have self-released a split cassette (with Horsehands) as well as a three song demo (which you can listen to here). This band right now is one of my total favs and trust me when I say I am honored to welcome them to the MWR family. Keep your eyes peeled, cause damn, we got some exciting fucking news to announce in the very near future. Keep the shit in your pants and go shovel the sidewalk you asshole."

(We kept the last sentence in there for a PSA moment. Lazy jerks.) Lady Bones is just one of many Boston-area artists to recently align themselves with a complimentary label in the ever-Herculean task of producing and promoting local music.




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Thursday, February 5, 2015

ARCH Gallery Presents: Behind Your Eyelids, In Your Room

Join ARCH Gallery for the opening party on February 7th.

ARCH Gallery is thrilled to present their first month-long satellite installation at Refuge Cafe in Allston, with an opening party this Saturday, February 7th from 7-11pm. "Behind Your Eyelids; In Your Room" solo show by photographer Karen Jerzyk is like walking into a haunted dream; straight out of American Horror Story.

Nice Guys 'Chips In The Moonlight' Record Release Show

Nice Guys Record Release Show at Club Bohemia 2.12.15

Illegally Blind presents Nice Guys' Chips in the Moonlight (456 Records) EP Release Show at Club Bohemia (738 Massachusets Ave, Cambridge) on February 12th.

All good music aside, this December 2014 KLYAM review is why we'd go see a live Nice Guys show.
"Nice Guys errr ahhh here we go, these cats, these guys rumble. A swift kick in the nads. That’s their music. If you wanted a description, that’s what you’re going to get. That feeling you get when you get kicked square in the nads, it’s like that, but pull back a little. It’s that full on attack, but without the pain and misery."

Rounding out the bill is The Monsieurs, Slow Jerks (MD) and Black Beach. This show is 21+, $8. Full details can be found on the official Facebook event page.





Pet Sun, L.A. Jeff, Lesser Knowns, Tyler & The Names at O'Brien's Pub

Adorable seal says go to a local music show plz.

UPDATE: Due to a broken hand, Pet Sun will be unable to make the show. 

Head out to O’Brien’s Pub in Allston on Wednesday, February 11th for…

Pet Sun – Ontario lo-fi psychedelic rock
L.A. Jeff – Garage jams from Cambridge
Lesser Knowns – Bluesy rock and roll from way down south (New Bedford)
Tyler & The Names – Mystery grab bag

...because cheap beer, local music, supporting touring bands, this adorable seal told you to do so. 21+ with valid ID, 8PM, $8, full event details here.




Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Local Music Scene Hangout - February 18th



Illegally Blind presents 'Local Music Scene Hangout', 10pm, February 18th at ZuZu (474 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge). Per the Facebook event page, the goal for the evening is to get a bunch of local musicians, artists, promoters, writers, etc. to hangout and hopefully help build working relationships within the local music community. Everyone is encouraged to bring albums, business cards, etc. and please get to know one another! There will be a playlist of all local music for the duration of the evening.

Help spread the word.

FREE, 21+.

Monday, February 2, 2015

Rock Out With Your Cocktail Out Vol. XXXII

As refreshing as a face full of snow. (image credit)

Rock out with your cocktail out in February with a Cucumber-Rosemary Gin and Tonic and a brand new playlist. Each month Bishop And Rook provides a Spotify playlist of new, local and touring bands and a complimentary alcoholic beverage. Interested in heading out to a local show? Check out our flyers (updated on the regular), and head to Charlie's Kitchen on March 2nd for our next sponsored event.

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