You Can Shut Down the Government But You Can’t Shut Down Rough Francis

Maximum Soul Power at Middle East on 10/18/13 (image credit)

That pivotal moment in a song or performance when you think, “Fuck yeah music. Fuck. Yeah.” Well that’s Rough Francis.

Rebuilder - Rebuilder EP Record Release Show

Boston punk meets iconic Vermont maximum soul power during the Rebuilder Record Release Show.

On Friday, October 18th, emerging Boston pop punk band Rebuilder will hit the stage with Riki Rocksteady, Great Lakes USA and Rough Francis (VT) during the Rebuilder EP Record Release party at The Middle East.

Born Without Bones – This is a Born Without Bones Cover

Born Without Bones played to impress during Friday night's O'Brien's Show.

Holy shit, Born Without Bones. Go to their shows, buy their merch, listen to their music, write their name on your locker, buy three dogs and name them ‘Born’ ‘Without’ and ‘Bones’. Can you get pregnant from this? I think you can.

The Mighty Mighty Moss Tones

I'm bad in plaid and I'm plaid and I'm proud.

Modcloth, the kitschy / vintage / retro clothing and decor online retailer often applies witty names to its inventory from over 700 independent designers. Ranging from “Executive Sweet Jacket” to “On your Vest Behavior” and even “The Squirrel Next Door Stop”, Modcloth now pays homage to the Boston Music scene with the “Mighty Mighty Moss Tones Dress” in a very appropriate plaid.

Speaking of The Bosstones, The Hometown Throwdown 16 tickets are on sale now for December 27, 28 and 29 at the House of Blues - Boston.

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. 

The Young Leaves - 'Alive and Well' Record Release Show

Indie pop covered in sludge. Would have been cool in 1994, still cool in 2013. Just don't call them pop-punk

This Friday – Hang with Boston's indie pop band, The Young Leaves during their Record Release show with Born Without Bones, Save Ends and Betty Nico at O'Brien's Pub in Allston. 21+/$8/8pm doors.

Formed in 2006, The Young Leaves are a 3-piece indie rock band from Holliston, MA. Taking influence from bands such as Dinosaur Jr., Archers of Loaf, and Husker Du, The Young Leaves play loud, fast, and powerful sludge-pop that will make you think you traveled back in time to 1994.

Alive and Well (Baldy Longhair Records) is the band's third full length. Head over to Bandcamp for free downloads of the The Young Leaves' previously recorded EPs and LPs. And visit Baldy Longhair Records to purchase the limited edition colored 12" vinyl or colored cassette of Alive and Well.

Follow The Young Leaves on Facebook and Twitter for additional show dates.