Stream "The National Bohemian" off of Rebuilder's Upcoming Debut LP

Rebuilder's 'Rock & Roll In America' release show - April 3rd at O'Brien's Pub, Allston

In celebration of their upcoming debut full-length album ‘Rock & Roll In America’, Rebuilder (Panic State Records) is scheduled to play their record release show at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston on Friday, April 3rd. We’re keeping it local and celebrating the immense talent of the Boston music scene by featuring post-hardcore band Choke Up (Black Numbers Records), Somerville indie punk outfit Bundles and kitschy ‘spaceman looping artist’ Sundog, along with special guest DJ Mateo Williams of WMBR 88.1 FM’s Late Risers Club (MIT) who will be spinning vinyl records of the punk variety in-between sets. The event is presented by Bishop & Rook Music Blog, is 21+, $8 and doors are at 8pm. Advanced ticket link available here. Get additional details via the official Facebook event page.

Stream an exclusive first listen of "The National Bohemian" off of Rock & Roll In America after the jump.

25% Off Vinyl Records at Newbury Comics

3 days only (3/6-3/8), receive 25% off all vinyl records at Newbury Comics. Find a location near you. See website/store for complete details.

Eye Design Presents Premiere Show at Firebrand Saints

New show, new venue, get on this. Saturday, March 7th.

Celebrate the first show at Firebrand Saints featuring indie shoegaze band Guillermo Sexo (Midriff Records) meow metal until we can't meow metal anymore you guys, experimental noise rockers Linear Downfall (TN) and surf rock outfit Beach Toys, presented by Eye Design. This show is $5, 21+ with valid ID and starts at 9pm. Get full event details here.

Firebrand Saints is located at 1 Broadway in Kendall Square, Cambridge. Close to the T, offers free parking and the kitchen is open until 11pm.

First Batch of Awesome Day Fest 2015 Bands Announced

So ominous it must be important. Coming May 30, 2015.

The first batch of participating Awesome Day Fest 2015 bands has been announced! It’s happening! The annual neighborhood music event will be held on Saturday, May 30th, 2015 in “The Aspen of the East” beautiful Allston, Massachusetts, curated by Jesse Sherman and Midriff Records.

“Awesome Day Fest is a day long party celebrating the music, art and spirit of Allston “Rock City”, MA. With bands and BBQ during the day and rock at night we hope that folks will come out, spend the day with us and experience what makes Allston, MA so special. Make a day of it!” states Midriff Records.

Confirmed to participate in this year’s event is Weird Womb, Sidewalk Driver, Kudgel, Shatner, Vic Firecracker (reunion), Petty Morals, Guillermo Sexo, Crooked North, Eldridge Rodriguez, Party Bois, Codetta (reunion) and Diablo Gato. More to come.

Additional information including individual show tickets, “all venue” wristbands and a full lineup of participating bands will be added to Midriff Record’s blog regularly. Follow Awesome Day Fest on Facebook and Twitter for announcements and attend the all-day event May 30th.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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+.

First Annual Punk Rock Groundhog Day Show

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

Here's something new. The first annual Punk Rock Groundhog Day Show happens at Charlie's Kitchen (10 Eliot St. Harvard Square) on February 2nd, and features some of the area's most popular punk/gnarly rock bands including Rebuilder (Panic State Records), The Black Cheers and Great Lakes USA (Black Numbers Records).

"We figured if Dropkicks has St. Patrick's Day and Bosstones has Christmas...and if we want to follow in the footsteps of great Boston bands, we need a holiday as well," says Rebuilder frontman Sal Ellington. "So we took Groundhog Day. That way we can celebrate local music, Bill Murray and a great American holiday all in one night."

The band that celebrates Murray 365 days-a-year via tongue and cheek merch is rumored to be playing two back-to-back, potentially identical, sets in true Harold Ramis style. "We cannot confirm or deny that we have been practicing a few new songs specifically for this night. And possibly the appearance of limited edition 'Salfie' T-shirts," Ellington implies. What's a Salfie? Ask a punk.

The Black Cheers and Great Lakes USA round out the night. Admission is $5. This is a 21+ show (w/ valid ID). Get additional details on the official Facebook event page.

Dan Webb & The Spiders + Nonpareils Record Release Show + Art Show

Free rock n' roll + art show in Somerville, 1/31/15.

Fresh off their European tour, Dan Webb and the Spiders will be celebrating the release of their forth full-length record, Perfect Problem (Gunner Records) at their home base of operations, Starlab Studios (453 Somerville Ave., Somerville).

The Offseason, Stripped Down and Keeping it Classy

Support local music. Stop by Sound Lion on 1/30 and say 'hi neighbor'!

UPDATE 1/25/15
Happy to announce that Narragansett Beer will be the official beer sponsor for the night!

Bishop And Rook and Boston Scene Party present The Offseason at Sound Lion in Harvard Square on Friday, January 30th, sponsored by Narragansett Beer. This exclusive in-store performance features the softer side of pop punk during the Sound Lion Sessions, a monthly series of stripped down performances by Boston area bands in an intimate setting, curated by local music blogs. RSVP to the event here.

In addition, sketch artist Louis Roe of Squishy Sandwich Art will be doodling the show and complimentary beer will be served. This event is all ages, 21+ with a valid ID to drink. Music starts at 8pm.

Limited edition colored vinyl of The Offseason's latest 10" and digital download cards are available for special in-store prices of $10 and $3 respectively, now through January 31st. Buy some music, and get 10% off your entire Sound Lion purchase (see store for complete details).



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OBERON Presents: BRING US YOUR WOMEN

Tickets available now.

An evening of music, film, and dance celebrating historical, holy, and mythological women.

Bring Us Your Women will present a live program of music, dance, and film premieres at ART’s Oberon Theater in Harvard Square on Friday, February 27th with an international cast and crew of musicians, filmmakers, visual artists, dancers, and poets. The program looks to share the untold, recontextualized, or reimagined stories of iconic women including Joan of Arc, Sirens, the Queen of Sheba and Eve, who have often been overlooked or defined only by their role in the context of men.

Bring Us Your Women is the brainchild of guitarist-composer Catherine Capozzi and includes local musicians Sophia Cacciola (Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling), and Michael J. Epstein (The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library, The Motion Sick).

Tickets are available now via this link.

To get an idea of what the night involves, check out this super uncomfortable teaser video.

Anarchy in the G.Y.M. Punk Rock Aerobics is Back

Anarchy in the G.Y.M. Pnks against calories!

Punk Rock Aerobics is holding a one-off class fundraiser for Girls Rock Campaign Boston at The Sinclair in Harvard Square on January 31st. Bring a mat and wear your favorite workout gear. Soundtrack provided by DJ Sit and Spin. This event is all ages. Ticket price includes a 15% discount on brunch food after class. 

Get your tickets here.

About PRA

The work out that rocks out.™ No more sucky classes full of braindead bimbos in spandex thongs. PRA is for fun people with discerning taste. An hour and a half cardio and strengthening class that will have you pogoing and skanking your butt off!!!

A Warm and Fuzz Homecoming - Boom Said Thunder's Boston Single Release Show

Boom Said Thunder Single Release Party, 1/23 at Great Scott.

Fuzz rock trio Boom Said Thunder will return to Boston on Friday, January 23rd to debut their two-song single. A moody concoction including 6:43 fuzz rock steamroller of a track “Carnivore” and 5:45 worth of luxurious and intoxicating trance rock in “Summer Twin”, both of which you can listen to via the advanced demos streaming on Bishop And Rook.

Rock 'n' Roll Rumble 2015 Announced

#RUMBLE2015, it's coming to get ya.

Rock 'n' Roll Rumble 2015 dates were announced last night by event organizer and local music advocate, Anngelle Wood of Boston Emissions on 100.7 WZLX.

Ch ch check it out and follow The Rumble on Facebook and Twitter for additional announcements.

Preliminaries: Sunday, April 12, 13, 14 // 16, 17, 18
Semifinals: Thursday, April 23 + Friday, April 24
Finals: Friday, May 1

Read up on last year's champs.

Shambles Goes To Allston...One Last Time. Final Show 12/23

Shambles cover one last Saves the Day song tonight (12/23) at O'Brien's Pub

Man. Did you hear? Shambles' last show (we won’t say ever because we live in the moment!) is happening today, Tuesday, December 23rd. Ending it where they started it, and where they did all the middle parts, O’Brien’s Pub in Allston.

Shambles is like that nice guy who you’re not that into, but he’s got a cool personality and is great BFF material. And although he might get kind of jealous when you start dating someone, when that someone breaks your heart, he’ll be right there to make sure you have a date to the school dance.

So obviously, we were beyond distraught to hear about Shambles’ decision to break up.

Convinced we weren’t the only ones, we polled the audience for some genuine reactions and asked the question:

What is Allston Without Shambles?

Duck & Cover Vinyl Release Show

Let’s all go to a punk rock show.

Charlestown ruckus quartet, Duck & Cover (ex-/current members of Acro-brats, Coffin Lids, Black Cheers, Bang Camaro, Marvels) is celebrating the vinyl release of their debut S/T EP on Friday, December 19th at TT the Bear’s in Central Square, Cambridge.

Win Tickets to the Eldridge Rodriguez, PowerSlut, The I Want You, Sundog Show

I can haz tickets to O'Brien's Pub on 12/19 plz?

Oh hai, free stuff! We’re giving away a pair of tickets to Friday night's (12/19) Eldridge Rodriguez (Midriff Records), PowerSlut, The I Want You, Sundog show at O’Brien’s Pub, 3 Harvard Ave., Allston.

Enjoy an evening of indie pop, provocative rock and roll, androgynous waif-core (?) and one dude in a space suit. What does this even mean? Who cares, because you could get in for free. 21+/9p/$8 (but, you know, complimentary if you’re lucky). Get all the fine event details here.

But How Do I Win Tickets?!

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