Day Drinkers & Parents Rejoice! There's A Show For You!

All ages matinee punk show = No excuse to miss this show

There are a few matinee shows happening in Boston the next few Saturdays for all you earlier risers / day drinkers, including an all ages punk show on 1/18 and a family friendly Rock n Romp on 1/25.

Blackbutton Single Release Show - January 17th

Blackbutton Single Release Show. We're dying to see who the next stripper is.

In mid-December, Blackbutton spent a day at Q Division Studios for Converse Rubber Tracks Boston and recorded their third single from the Stripper Series. To celebrate its release, the band is putting on a show with friends The Year Million, Jessica Prouty Band, and A Wish For Fire. Join in and get your free copy of the single :Friday, Janu:ary 17th at TT The Bear's Place in Central Square, Cambridge. (Set times can be found on TT's website). This show is $10, 18+, 8:30pm doors. For additional details, view the official Facebook event page.

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. 

#BandcampRoulette

The beautiful and haunting sounds of Center of the Sun (NC), a band rumored to be on permanent hiatus via the abundance of exaggerated Facebook finale posts, lives on in the Bandcamp directory. “Cease” off of their 2012 record, Machine Gun, is a melancholy mixture of Metric and Mazzy Star. The entire record is reminiscent of Julee Cruise (Twin Peaks) and the beautiful multicolored splatter vinyl is still available for purchase at Self Aware Records.

Play Bandcamp Roulette.

“Courtesy Moans” Makes My Lady Bones Tingle

Allston's Lady Bones is the next band to put on your radar.

See what I did there? Back in September, Allston indie rock band Lady Bones collaborated with local experimental rock band, Horsehands, to release a 4-song split. Side note, if gremlins made music, I’m certain it would sound something like Horsehands’ contribution.

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.

The Hotelier Announce 2014 US Tour with osoosooso

Boston It Band, The Hotelier, recently announced a 2014 US Tour with osoosooso to support the release of their upcoming full-length record, Home, Like No Place Is There (available for pre-order on Tiny Engines). The indie record label recently released two tracks off the anticipated February album.

Bishop And Rook on Nick Burka On The Music

Bishop And Rook featured on Nick Burka On The Music

Bishop And Rook recently infiltrated the folk, soul and bluegrass Boston music blog, Nick Burka On The Music, to bring the influence of indie rock! Hashtag networking. Read about the upcoming The Color And Sound show happening January 31st with The Appreciation Post and get educated on Nick's adventures on his side of the Boston music scene.

Bishop And Rook Guest DJs the 'Break Out Bands of 2014' Podcast For Mutiny on the Microphone

Tune into Boston podcast, Mutiny on the Microphone, for music
and informative tidbits about the local scene.

Oh geeze, someone let us talk on the radio.

Kristin discusses her predictions for breakout Boston bands of 2014 in this week’s Mutiny on the Microphone podcast!

We must be doing something right because Adam over at Mutiny and the Microphone was nice enough to let me stumble my way through a list of eleven bands that blew my mind in 2013 and can only get bigger in the New Year. I promise, only one kitten tangent. Not too shabby for our first podcast appearance.

Boston Bands Announced for 2014 SXSW Festival

The SXSW Festival rocks Austin, Texas March 6-17

Bent Shapes, Gentlemen Hall and Mean Creek among the Boston bands announced for the 2014 SXSW Festival happening March 6-17 in Austin, Texas.

Visit the official SXSW site for additional event details.

South by Southwest (SXSW) Music and Media Conference, the world's leading music industry event, offers attendees the opportunity to explore the future of the music industry during the day at panels, talks, the Trade Show, Music Gear Expo and other conference activities at the Austin Convention Center. At night, the absolute best mix of musical performances from over 2,200 regional, national and international acts take place at the SXSW Music Festival. Altogether, SXSW presents unmatched networking opportunities, career-building conference programming and over 100 stages of music for showcasing bands and conference attendees. SXSW Music is now in its 28th year.

We're Featured on Blog Better Boston's {hub}LINKS Roundup!

What What! Bishop And Rook's January Rock Out With Your Cocktail Out Playlist is featured on Blog Better Boston's 2014 {hub}LINKS Roundup. This month's theme is "everything new", including the new songs of Boston bands such as Kurt Von Stetten, Sarah Rabdau & The Self Employed Assassins, Slowdim and Rebuilder. Plus a deserving Chamboard Mimosa.

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.

24 Bands. 9 Nights. 1 Crown. The 2014 Rock 'n' Roll Rumble Dates Announced

2014 dates for the 35th Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble have been announced! Soon to be revealed bands will be invited to compete for the coveted Champion title at TT the Bear’s in Central Square, Cambridge on Sunday, April 6, with six preliminary nights to follow. 24 bands from Boston and New England will take part. Band selection has been underway and invitations go out in January.

#BandcampRoulette

From the band that gives us the killer line, "Broken hearts under flannels," brother/sister duo Great Thunder's (PA) Can't Turn Her Head is your Sunday morning Bandcamp Roulette pick. Stream/purchase their whopping 23-track avant-garde record, Groovy Kinda Love, today.

Play Bandcamp Roulette.

Record Store Score - NKOTB

Total score at Armageddon Records in Harvard Square (image credit)

We may have waited 15 minutes in the snow for a bus to drive us to a record store...but it was obviously worth it. New Kids on the Block 'You Got It (The Right Stuff)' 12" version, 7" version AND the instrumental track for all you karaoke fans out there. Follow Bishop And Rook on Instagram for more pictures of vinyl as we participate in the #JanuaryRecordADay post-a-thon.

Studio 52's Capital Idea - Allston Rock City Hall

Allston's premiere practice space announces capital idea with future venue space, Allston Rock City Hall.

Studio 52, Allston’s warehouse-turned-artist-space, known to house some of today’s best and brightest bands including Mellow Bravo, The Field Effect, Big D and the Kids Table, and over 100 more, is just about a few months out from getting that much more in tune with the Boston music scene with the addition of an in-house performance space called Allston Rock City Hall (ARCH).

Positioned as a facility that is an inspiring, clean, and positive environment for artists and musicians to perfect their craft, Studio 52 is run by artists, for artists.

General Manager and Owner Rich Anton, and Director of Operations Glenn Michael decided upon the idea, the way so many of us achieve epic epiphanies, over drinks. Initially, ARCH will operate as a private event hall, sans the sale alcohol or public admission, in hopes to someday acquire a state liquor license. In the meantime, Studio 52’s Allston Rock City Hall is the ideal setting for private parties to art galleries, rock shows to sponsored events.

Bands interested in renting spaces at Studio 52 can swing by their website. Follow the organization on Facebook and Twitter for ARCH updates.

Read the original article written by Steph Hiltz of the Boston Globe (1.2.14).

Faces In The Floor - Self

Local independent label Electric Lighthouse Recordings releases the hard rock sounds of Faces In The Floor with the new EP, Self. Recorded over a two-day period in the now defunct Rosebud Bar & Grill, Self is the most recent recording from Electric Lighthouse.

Boston-based Faces In The Floor is a hard rock quartet, formed in 2009. In 2010, the band recorded and released a 5 song EP, A Conflict Of Time, and wrote and recorded their debut full-length album, Bones, at Lionsgate Studio in Boulder, Colorado in 2011.

Self is available for purchase on Bandcamp for $3. Check out other releases from Electric Lighthouse at electriclighthouserecordings.com. Follow Faces In The Floor on Twitter and Facebook for additional information including show dates.

31 Days of Vinly on Instagram

Show off your vinyl

Like most fake internet challenges, I said no to this until I started reading the list and thinking of all the records I'd pick. So needless to say, my #1 is up. What are you listening to? The best part of this Instagram post session is reading all of the narratives from the other vinyl lovers using the hashtag #JanuaryRecordADay.

Choke Up - Pilot Passenger / Joaquin Murietta

Pilot Passenger / Joaquin Murietta might be the most beautiful punk rock I’ve heard in a long time. A really smart record.

There’s an element of fascination when art imitates life; when an artist, or in this case, a band of artists, can produce a well-rounded concept of fact and fiction; rich in detail and chiseled to near perfection with integrity and intelligence. Choke Up brings prolific talent to the Boston music scene.

A Weekend of Music via Instagram

All access music blogging.

This weekend was a fucking spectacular time for Boston punks, old school and current. Between watching some superior legends in the scene, to rocking out with a bunch of super rad dudes, The Real Kids Middle East Show and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Hometown Throwdown 16 were excellent parties. And there are pictures to prove it.

Rock Out With Your Cocktail Out Vol. XIX

2013 has been a spectacular year for new music and 2014 will be just as rad. We'd like to give a huge internet shout out to the bands we were able to review / pimp out / meet and look forward to the next batch of shows and records to come across our desk. And an extra special flirty glance to ALL the social media kids who follow Bishop And Rook on Twitter and Facebook. We do it for you. It's all for you! Here's to dance parties for one, making something out of nothing, standing up for your opinions and your first playlist of 2014. Have a Chambord Mimosa you bunch of classy music lovers.

#BandcampRoulette

This fuzz rock import is featured on The 100 Club Series from DIY label, Odd Box Records. Let Fever Dream's lo-fi sound sooth away your holiday hangover. Subscribe to The 100 Club Series for £42 ($69) and receive installments of their limited edition 7" (1 of 100 per pressing) in the mail. Hurry, there are only a few subscriptions left.

Play Bandcamp Roulette.

Wine Them Over - Top Wines For Christmas

LOL It's Christmas. WTF.

'Tis the season to be so unfamiliar with someone's preferences that you have more of an opinion on Grumpy Cat vs. Lil Bub than you do about what they would really like for Christmas. Or perhaps this is your attempt at being a classy adult during someone's holiday party. Bottles of wine never go out of style. Before you wander aimlessly into a Target at 9:45pm on Christmas Eve, take a glance at Bishop And Rook's unofficially endorsed wines. All under $16, chosen solely on how cool the label was.

Shambles – It’s Not That Weird

Shambles rock out at O'Brien's Pub in Allston Friday Night, 12/20/13 (image credit)

A bunch of Allston kids singing songs about growing up and going nowhere fast, isn’t that what music is all about? Shambles, featured on Allston Pudding’s Fall Localz Only Free Mixtape XXMMIII, is a humble, hometown pop punk band with catchy songs averaging about 2:30, “Sorry we keep talking in between songs, but they’re all like a minute long, so we kind of have to.”

Gentlemen Hall, Mean Creek, ARmy of BRoken Toys to Play First Night Boston

Local bands rock out during First Night Boston

First Night Boston will feature some of the most talked about Boston bands including Gentlemen Hall (Island Records), Mean Creek (Old Flame Records) and Walter Sickert & the ARmy of BRoken Toys.

Pre-Order Goodies from The Hotelier

Home, Like NoPlace Is There to be released February 18, 2014

Pre-order The Hotelier’s new LP Home, Like NoPlace Is There and receive an early digital download plus a shirt.

The Pill Turns The Lights On For Good

My heart broke just a little bit. Although it's been years since I've danced to Metric's "Combat Baby" in the dark while strategically shimming away from that dude with no personal boundaries then coming up for air only to be dragged back to the floor for the mandatory "Bohemian Like You" group hustle, The Pill always will be my favorite jam.

Friday nights at the corner of Comm Ave and Harvard, dressed like hipsters before hip was cool, one upping your friends to get a guy to buy you a beer then leaving him for a chance to dance like an uncoordinated drunk indie princess, Great Scott made all my wildest dreams come true. Since 1997, the weekly dance series has been entertaining Allstonites, but will reportedly turn the lights on for good this Friday, December 20th.

Raise a glass to the best dance party in Boston. Head to Great Scott on Friday, 10pm, 21+, $5. See the official Facebook event page for details. And don't forget to look sharp.

Save Ends' 'Warm Hearts, Cold Hands' Makes Punknews Best of 2013 List

Paul Pendley of Red City Radio ranks Boston band's LP, "record of the year."

Guitarist/singer Paul Pendley of Red City Radio includes Save Ends’ Warm Hearts, Cold Hands LP in his top picks of 2013 for Punknews. “I agonized over this list for hours, begged the bureaucrats at Punknews to let me do a list of 20 instead of 10, and debated David Frenson as to whether EP’s count (Fuck you, Dave, you sack of shit, my list, my rules) as a “record” or their own category. 2013 was such an amazing year that paring down a list of releases deserving of mention was extremely difficult.”

Boston Does Christmas - Local Bands Release Christmas Songs

The Field Effect is offering a free download of their "Blue Christmas" track.

Local bands are getting into the Christmas spirit with original tracks and holiday covers. Take a listen and snag yourself some limited edition EPs, free downloads and festive tunes.

TT the Bear's Holiday Party and Anngelle Wood's 2nd Annual Gift Drive

Head to TT's on December 17th for local music and holiday fun!

Join Boston Emissions and the fine folks at your favorite neighborhood music venue for TT the Bear's Holiday Party and Annegelle Wood's 2nd Annual Spectacular Gift Drive on December 17th! The evening features performances by Corin Ashley (8p), Butterknife (8:30p), Ad Frank (9p), The Derangers (9:30), Aquanutz (10p), Sinnet (10:30p), 3/4 of Scamper (11p), Mike the Considerate and the Interns (11:30p), a Secret Holiday Themed Guest and more to be announced. For additional information on this free event, please visit the official Facebook event page.

Bring a new, unwrapped gift for a child of any age - toys, electronics, clothing, winter coats/hats/gloves, gift cards are all accepted. Donations go towards the DCF Kids Fund. The DCF Kids Fund was established in 1998 to supply emergency items such as diapers, hot meals, warm clothes, or a new toothbrush to abused and neglected children entering the care of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. Monetary donations can also be made directly on the DCFKidsFund.com website.

Anngelle will also be accepting donations during the December 14th Indie Rock Ranger Holiday Spectacular at The Middle East Downstairs.

Indie Rock Ranger's Holiday Spectacular

Celebrate the holidays with Indie Rock Ranger - and don't forget your toy donation (poster credit)

On Saturday, December 14th, The Middle East Downstairs will host Indie Rock Ranger's Holiday Spectacular featuring some of Boston's favorite hometown bands.

Comcast Center Gets A New Name

What's in a name? Effective 12.11.13, the Comcast Center to is now the Xfinity Center (image credit)

The Wall Street Journal reported that Comcast and Live Nation today announced that the amphitheater, formerly called the Comcast Center, has been renamed the Xfinity Center, effective today, December 11, 2013.

The renaming of the venue reflects the Xfinity brand's strong awareness and resonance with consumers. The venue, which opened in 1986 and formally known as Great Woods and The Tweeter Center, has a capacity of 19,900 and hosts 35 to 40 concerts per year. "Live Nation and Comcast have developed a strong and rewarding relationship, and we are delighted to continue our alliance through 2017," said Don Law, president of Live Nation New England.

"We look forward to working with Comcast to make the newly rebranded Xfinity Center an entertainment destination for people across the greater Boston region and beyond." The 2014 season will be the venue's 29(th) year of world class live music concert events. Artists such as Jimmy Buffet, Dave Matthews Band, Coldplay, One Direction and Boston's own Aerosmith have graced the stage at the Xfinity Center.

Read the full story over at The Wall Street Journal.

Boston Does Boston Vols. 1&2 – To Benefit The Animal Rescue League of Boston

26 record songs, 16 live bands, 3 nights, 2 venues, 1 cause.

Boston Does Boston is a startup benefit series, where diverse musicians and bands of the local music scene re-interpret each other's material for charity CDs and live events. All sales and ticket proceeds to benefit the Animal Rescue League of Boston. If you haven’t heard Sarah Rabdau & Self-Employed Assassins cover Dead Cats Dead Rats’ “No God in Massachusetts”, then you haven’t lived yet.

The Regulars - That's Fancy

The Regulars (Boston) at The Precinct 12.6.13 (image credit)

The Regulars, comprised of members of Big D and the Kids Table and Far From Finished, rocked out at Precinct Bar in Union Square, Somerville last night. With a current line up consisting of Marc Cannata (ex-Far From Finished, vox), Billy Bean (ex-Smartbomb, ex-Outbreak, Callback Holly - Guitars and Vox), Dave Siegel (Guitars), Steve Foote (ex-Big D and the Kids Table, Nick and the Adversaries - Bass) and Rick Smith (The Pomps, Rebuilder - Drums), this band is a collaboration of seasoned local musicians, creating a sound oozing with pop. Their live show was nothing short of entertaining with Smith and Bean generating some showmanship moves on stage during an anticipated energetic post midnight set. You can purchase their 5 song EP (Are You) A True Regular? for $3 on Bandcamp today. Check out their sound.

Rock-n-Romp - A Rock and Roll Show for the Fam

Rock on kids...rock on. Presented by Boston Bowery and Girl Friday Industries.

Got kids? Love music? Then Rock-n-Romp is for you. Started in the Washington D.C. Rock-n-Romp is "a family friendly concert series showcasing fantastic local-area musicians and bands. Shows are held during the day in a relaxed, kid-safe environment. The volume might be low, but the music is designed for parents and kids both in mind. Kids enjoy the music, dance, or just enjoy the other activities available to them, and parents get the ever-so-rare opportunity to listen to great live music and enjoy a beer with other parents. Romps give parents who miss that aspect of their social life a chance to get out, enjoy some music that might be new to them, and expose their kids to great bands in a safe, friendly environment.

Head to The Sinclair in Cambridge on Saturday December 7th 11:30a for performances by  Tallahassee and The Susan Constant. See full event details on the official Facebook event page.

Poster by Daykamp Creative.

#BandcampRoulette

Philadelphia punk band, Scarier Area, may have broken up in 2011, but they still rock. Specifically at 9am while I sat in the parking lot, refusing to leave my car until I found out who made such wonderful noise on the radio. You can now find Nick in The Great Explainer (Chunksaah Records) and Jeff in The Holy Mess (Red Scare). 

Play Bandcamp Roulette.

The Young Leaves - 'Alive and Well' and Addictive

The Young Leaves 2013 full-length is 'Alive and Well' and Addictive

It’s garage, it’s indie, it’s the band from your 1994 prom, it’s The Young Leaves.

I had the pleasure of catching The Young Leaves' record release show with Born Without Bones and Save Ends back in October before all three jetsetted to Florida for FEST, and ever since then, I’ve wandered back to the band whenever I crave some solid local music.

Local Bands Nominated For 'Coolest Song In The World 2013'

Barrence Whitfield & The Savages (Boston) and The Connection (New Hampshire) are nominated for ‘The Coolest Song in the World 2013’, hosted by Little Steven’s Underground Garage. Up for the win is the 2013 Boston Music Awards nominee, Barraence Whitfield & The Savages’ “The Corner Man” off the 2013 Dig Thy Savage Soul, as well as three tracks from the groovie international sensation, The Connection, including “Comes and Goes” off of their 2012 self-titled LP and “Girls in This Town” and “Crawling From the Wreckage (Of a Saturday Night)” both from the 2013 Let It Rock! LP.

You can vote once every 24 hours up until 12PM December 28th. Vote Now.

Rock Out With Your Cocktail Out Vol. XVIII

'Tis the season for Nutty Irishmen and playlists filled with New England bands.

For your cutthroat shopping pleasure, the December Rock Out With Your Cocktail Out Playlist is released early for Black Friday! While we hope you're spending all your hard earned cash at your local record store, to each their self destructive own. No matter what you're doing, you should be doing it with a cocktail in one hand, maxed out credit card in the other, and the December playlist on in the background. This month's cocktail is the Drunk Uncle Nutty Irishman which pairs well with the likes of Brendan Boogie & the Best Intentions, Barrrence Whitfield & The Savages, Freeze Pop, Bandleader, A Wilhelm Scream, The Connection, Opposition Rising and Bent Shapes.

Boston Cookie Takedown at The Middle East

It's an old-fashion cookie takedown, just like Mom used to do.

The Takedown commences on Sunday, December 1st between 2p-4p at Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge. The first stop on a 3-city tour brings radioactive special powers of tummy destruction to Boston!

Enjoy the home baked cookies of 20+ Bostonites, chug [Bishop And Rook advises against chugging] Sailor Jerry cocktails and, at the suggestion of The Takedown, laugh. Unlimited cookies. Only $15. This is an 18+ event, valid ID required. For additional information including advanced ticket ordering, please visit the official Facebook Event Page. Come hungry.

“In the spirit of two wholly American pursuits — overeating and winning — comes the Takedown, a cooking competition where anything goes.” – New York Times

The Takedown was established in 2003 in Brooklyn, NY and has since grown into a nation-wide event including Sugar Takedowns, Chili Takedowns, Cat Painting Takedowns, and of course, Cookie Takedowns. For a more colorful narration and upcoming events, please visit the official Takedown website.

Western Education Release New Single "Rivals"

Lowell Mass Alt Rock band, Western Education, release "Rivals" single

If Interpol and The Killers had a collaboration, it would probably be “Rivals”. Lowell, Mass Alt Rock band, Western Education, has released the first single off their up coming 2014 album. "Rivals" is available on Bandcamp as a "name your price" download.

In a November YouTube video, the band announced they will begin recording their first full length sometime in January 2014 and to be on the lookout for a video for “Revivals” this December.

Hear Now Live presents Western Education, along with Cougar Bait, Swift Technique, Arms and Ears and Jalopy, at The Precinct in Union Square, Somerville on December 28th. For full event details, please visit the official Facebook event page. Follow Western Education on Twitter and Facebook for additional shows and record updates.

Record Store Day Black Friday at Tres Gatos

While Black Friday may take a turn for the worse in shopping malls across the country, Record Store Day brings music fanatics together for a day of collectable commerce...and sometimes tapas. Shop local this Black Friday at fine record stores like Tres Gatos in Jamaica Plain.

"For two days out of every year, our record store literally takes over our restaurant in an all-out, unabashed celebration of vinyl: Record Store Day in April, and Black Friday.

We are really excited about the huge batch of indie-exclusive vinyl that we’ve ordered for this Black Friday. This is all limited edition, highly sought after stuff, true gems for any serious record collector.

We open our doors at 10am sharp on Friday, November 29, and our restaurant bar, tables and stools will be COVERED with records. We’re offering free coffee, and free record cookies baked by our very own pastry chef, Allyson West. All day long, there will be a 10% discount on turntables and used vinyl, as well as a 50% discount on a selection of hardcovers and first edition books.

We hope to see you there. Thank you for supporting your local indie record shops!"

The bar will open at 2pm, and the restaurant will open for normal dinner service at 5:30pm. Check out the Record Store Day Black Friday post for a complete list of special releases on November 29th and follow Tres Gatos on Facebook and Twitter.

Trophy Lungs Record Release Show - November 30th

RTT Presents Boston pop punk band, Trophy Lungs', No Judgement Record Release Show featuring The Offseason, Rebuilder and Weak Week at O'Brien's Pub in Allston on Saturday, November 30th. This is a 20+ show, $8, doors at 8pm.

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.

Original news source.

Give the Gift of Local Art and Underlining Sarcasm

This season, find the prefect gift in art. From maps pertaining to regional identities, to disgruntled penguins and zombies, a local print can be the perfect gift for that 'hard to buy for' person.

David Buckley Borden combines the derogative expression of “Masshole” with a variety of Massachusetts’ soil horizons.

Record Store Day Black Friday

Shop Record Store Day Black Friday November 29th

Forget the flat screen TVs and Xboxes, splurge on some music during Black Friday. On November 29th, head to your local record store for exclusive Record Store Day Black Friday finds including limited edition vinyl, box sets, rare collectable 7” and more. Find a participating store near you.

View the list of SPECIAL RELEASES that will be available this season at independent record stores. 

Download your very own shopping guide PDF.

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.

Save Ends Record Release Show

After returning from FEST12, Save Ends has announced their record release show scheduled for November 22nd at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston. The show also features fellow FEST performer, Somos, as well as The New Warden and Little Big League (PA).

Warm Hearts, Cold Hands is the band’s first full length, released on Tiny Engines. The LP is available on limited edition colored vinyl including Blue with White/Green Starburst, Transparent Fiery Orange, Transparent Light Blue and Opaque Gray. Pre-orders can be made over at Tiny Engines’ site. Warm Hearts, Cold Heads, along with the 2012 EP, Strength vs Will and 2010 EP Ten or Better can be heard on Spotify.

The Save Ends Record Release Show is 21+, $8, doors at 8pm. Additional information including links to each band's Bandcamp page can be found on the official Facebook event page.

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.