Streight Angular Is Having A Super Party Fun Time This March

I’m just as unsure of what I’m watching here, as the band is unsure of what to do with their hands, which sounds about right for Boston garage/noise/what are calling it these days band, Streight Angular.

The twice-nominated Boston Music Awards band, (once in 2011 for Artist of the Year and again in 2012 for Song of the Year for “Everyone is Syncopated”), released the official music video for “Will Smith” earlier this week. Originally featured on the 2013 An Open Letter to Miley Cyrus EP, the track has resurfaced in 2014 as part of the whopping 22-song record, Super Party Fun Time!, which can be streamed on Bandcamp.

Partake in some super party fun time with Streight Angular during their CD release show March 1st at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston with Death Waltz ’76, Hope & The Husbands and Powerslut (9p/$10), see the official Facebook event page for additional details.

The music video release party for "Will Smith" is scheduled for March 22nd at The Middle East Downstairs.

Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling Premieres "Episode 15: The Girl Who Was Death" Video

Moral of the story, don't go out drinking with Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling

Boston’s Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling released a new music video last week for "Episode 15: The Girl Who Was Death” (originally premiered on boingboing.net). If you’re new to the game, DNFMOMD has been on a quest to write and record 17 songs, each one based on and inspired by an episode of the '60s cult sci-fi TV series, The Prisoner.

Taking Back Sunday Releases New Song "Flicker, Fade"

Taking Back Sunday has released the first single, "Flicker, Fade," off their anticipated sixth studio album, Happiness Is (Hopeless Records), which will be available for purchase on March 18th. "Flicker, Fade" can purchase on iTunes today. Happiness Is will be the band's first record in three years. After several lineup changes, the band reprised the original Tell All Your Friends lineup of Adam Lazzara, John Nolan, Eddie Reyes, Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell in 2011 to record their self titled album. 

Hold/Transfer Premier Music Video for “Spoken For”

Boston shoegaze dreampop band Hold/Transfer, side project of American Thread's Michael Taggart, premiered a new music video for single, "Spoken For". The haunting song serves as a soundtrack to this homemade-style video of the quintessential dream girl next-door. Check out more tracks from Hold/Transfer on Soundcloud and follow the band on Facebook for information on the upcoming release of the band's first full-length and release show.

Calling All Ruffians. Rough Francis to Shoot Video for "Not a Nice Guy"

So you wanna be in a music video? Vermont soul punks, Rough Francis, put out an all call for extras to fill the room during an upcoming video shoot for "Not a Nice Guy" off of their 2013 LP, Maximum Soul Power. Director Mark Covino (A Band Called Death) will be behind the camera at North End Stuido, Burlington, VT, on Saturday, February 15th.

The Objective: To pack the space with as many people as possible and have a wild rock show. "We encourage crowd surfing and friendly slam dancing throughout the set. We also want to encourage people to wear their favorite punk band tees, especially local band tees. This will be our opportunity to show the rest of the world that there is a thriving underground scene in Burlington VT. Please join us."

According to the official Facebook event page, Rough Francis will not mime to their own music, they will actually play live (you might just hear the same song a few times).

This event is all ages and BYOB (because VT is awesome). Show time is at 9pm, Free 294 North Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT.

Old Gray Premieres Acoustic Version of "I Still Remember Who I Was Last Summer"

In late December, New Hampshire post hardcore screamo band, Old Gray, premiered a stripped down, acoustic version of "I Still Remember Who I Was Last Summer", off of the 2013 record An autobiography, available on Bandcamp as a name your price download. The band is currently on tour Boston punks Lovechild. Follow Old Gray on Facebook and Twitter for additional information.

Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling Premiere Music Video for "Episode 10 - Living in Harmony"

Catch Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling with Ruby Rose Fox and Feints on December 6th in Somerville

On a quest to write and record 17 songs, each one based on and inspired by an episode of the '60s cult sci-fi TV series, The Prisoner," Boston band, Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling, have premiered the music video for "Episode 10 - Living in Harmony", off By Hook or By Crook.

Singer/drummer Sophia Cacciola explains, “This video was shot by our longtime photographer/videographer Kelly Davidson. We shot it at 5 Wits [at Patriot Place in Foxborough, MA] and created our own story within their sets. They let us have a full day of running around, pushing all of the buttons and getting the smoke machine going so you can actually see those lasers! It was wonderful to get access to their huge physical studio setting and production.”

You can catch Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling with Ruby Rose Fox and Feints at Davis Square Theatre on December 6th. Additional show information and tickets purchase can be found at BrownPaperTickets.com.

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Trophy Lungs - "No Judgement" 7" & Record Release Show

Hear No Judgement live at O'Brien's Pub (Allston) November 30th

Boston pop punk trio, Trophy Lungs, will release the anticipated No Judgement 7" (Death to False Hope Records and Drink or Die Records) on November 29th. Earlier this year the band contributed to the This Is New England – A 100% Benefit Compilation, opened for Masked Intruder at the Middle East in Cambridge and most recently toured the East Coast promoting their new record. As a consistent presence in the Boston punk community (these guys are everywhere), Trophy Lungs continue to refine their sound.

In true punk fashion, “Left of Center” opens with an ambiguous sound clip before breaking into the pop punk style Trophy Lungs is known for. I attribute a lot of my fondness for this 7” to bassist Kelly McGuire’s vocals on “Dad’s Away on Business” and guitarist Kevin Bogart's Big D reference, "When 28 bucks is all you got". Although this 3-song sample is primarily one note, Trophy Lungs manages to do it well.

You can catch them live and in action during their Record Release Show at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston on November 30th alongside The Offseason, Rebuilder and Weak Week. Follow Trophy Lungs on Facebook and Twitter for additional show dates. No Judgement will be available for purchase on the band's online merch store on November 29th.

Bent Shapes Premiere Music Video for "Behead Yrself Pt. 2"

The indie pop trio from Boston have premiered their official music video for ‘Behead Yrself, Pt. 2’, off their 2013 LP, Feels Weird (Father Daughter Records). Two words. Cat Bass.

Bent Shapes is currently on tour and will be stopping at The Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge on December 5th. Feels Weird, available in classic black and Bone & Electric Blue vinyl, can be purchased on Father Daughter Records website.

Walter Sickert & The ARmy of BRoken TOys - PORNIVAL

The bizarre artists of Walter Sickert & The ARmy of BRoken TOys premier the official music video for “PORNIVAL” (Portable Carnival) from their 2013 album Soft Time Traveler. Look for a cameo by Sophia Cacciola (Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling).

Lions Lions Continues to Make Videos of Poppy Cover Songs Performed in Tight Spaces

Boston post-hardcore band, Lions Lions continues to make videos of poppy cover songs performed in tight spaces. While on tour, the band released their take on 'Holy Grail' by Jay-Z / Justin Timberlake. Previously this year, Lions Lions put forth onto the internets a delightful rendition of Bruno Mars' "Locked Out of Heaven". 

If you are curious, this is how they usually sound. 

Endation Premieres Debut Music Video For "Staab"

Boston alt rock band Endation premiered their debut music video for "Staab", off their 2012 full length, The Absence of Everything, this September. Produced by established local musicians, Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein, the "Staab" video stars Boston burlesque dancer Leah Principe as a restless spirit, arising to seek and destroy that which stirred her from beyond. The 1:58 video features the ghastly demises of numerous Boston musicians, dancers, and performers.

Endation is a musical dichotomy: a sensory marriage of beautiful and ugly. Stripped down and raw, heavy with bombastic rhythms. A fusion of complex and simple while also melodic, serene and emotional. There are only two members of Endation, but they create a large wall of sound. Anthony Conley and Matt Graber, who began creating music together more than a decade ago, have worked together to create this soul-baring music of raw intensity.

Stream / purchase The Absence of Everything on Bandcamp today. And follow Endation on Facebook and Twitter for show updates.

Mals Totem Debut EP Drops September 16th

Boston alternative band, Mals Totem, to release S/T EP in September

The Haunting vocals of Boston alternative band, Mals Totem, will penetrate your listening safety zone.