Bloghead Podcast Signs Off - Ocelot Records Takes Over

Bloghead Podcast creator Steve Knowles makes room for new project, Ocelot Records.

After 3 years and 42 episodes, Boston Bloghead (aka Bloghead Podcast) has signed off for the last time. Originally established at the end of 2010 as a website dedicated to detailing the Boston rock and punk scene, Bloghead soon branched out to include a podcast, show booking and promotions entity and a spinoff podcast, “New England Local Lode” manned by Bloghead co-host Jason Powers.

In a recent announcement, founder Steve Knowles explains, “The time has come to say farewell to Boston Bloghead. It was a tough decision to make, but new music adventures (and life) have stripped away all the time for blogging, podcasting and the like.”

The Snails and Riki Rocksteady & The Arraignments Take Over The Plough and Stars

It's a rocksteady type of night at The Plough and Stars April 26th.

Give us a fruity drink, a tiny umbrella and a seat at the bar this Saturday, because it's spring in Cambridge! The dapper Philadelphia gentlemen of The Snails will be performing rocksteady and reggae-infused music alongside local crooners Riki Rocksteady and the Arraignments Saturday night at The Plough and Stars.

Boston is part of The Snails' short New England stretch before heading out on their Hydrogen Jukebox Tour in support of the upcoming double EP out via Asbestos Records and Stubborn Records this May on CD, vinyl and digital formats.

Songs From The Hydrogen Jukebox is a four-volume series. The May 2014 release will consist of Volume 1: Blue Beat (4 brand new ska/blue beat/boogie songs) and Volume 2: Rock Steady (4 brand new rocksteady songs). Volume 3 and 4 will consist of Reggae and Soul and have a tentative 2015 release date.

For an instant good time, swing by The Plough and Stars (912 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA) Saturday, April 26 at 10pm. 21+, $5 admission. Positive vibes on the house. Full details on the official Facebook event page.

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The Rock 'N' Roll Rumble Finals

Get your tickets for the Rock 'N' Roll Rumble Finals now.

All good things must come to an end. Head to TT the Bear's in Central Square, Cambridge on Friday, April 25th for the final installment of the 35th Annual Rock 'N' Roll Rumble. This event is 18+, $12, 8:30p doors. Tickets can be purchased in advanced at TT's Ticketweb. Find full details on the official Facebook event page.

9:30p – Wildcard: Await Rescue

10:15p: Petty Morals

11:00p: Goddamn Draculas

11:45p – Special Guest: The Information

The Okay Win - 'Nothing's Not Moving'

The Okay Win's Nothing's Not Moving out April 15th.

Notorious for staging their lyrical content in contextual allegories, Boston indie band The Okay Win introduce Nothing’s Not Moving with the thoughtful and metaphor-ridden track “Shift”. “Every record up until this point has always started with a loud punch, and this was definitely a change of pace,” states singer Stephen MacDonald. Originally thought to be added as a secret track on the record, “Shift”, which was inspired by a movie quote, "As long as you're facing forward, it's the right direction,” was promoted after the band realized the song encapsulated the overlying message of the album. “That felt like the proper note to start the record on.”

Record Store Day April 19th, 2014

Get your Record Store Day list now.

The seventh annual Record Store Day happens April 19th at an indie store near you and the list is live! … And their site has been crashing all morning. The Animals, The Standells, Veruca Salt, The Zombies? We’re going to go record poor with this lushous list.

FEINTS Out Yellabird In #RUMBLE35

Look at this upset! Due to illness, FEINTS will not be appearing in the wildcard slot for Night 2 of the 35th Annual Rock 'N' Roll Rumble Semifinals. Rock and roll duo, Yellabird, will step in as the new wildcard.

In a recent email, event organizer Anngelle Wood states,

"The nature of the Rock 'n' Roll Rumble is a roller coaster ride of emotion. For us all. We cannot predict any outcome or condition. I am sad to say FEINTS cannot appear tonight as planned but Yellabird will graciously step into the Wildcard spot as their score from night #6 dictates. Send much love to Amy Douglas, a true star of the highest caliber."

FEINTS reacted to the announcement via their Facebook page.

"We won't be able to come rock out tonight for the Rock 'n' Roll Rumble Semis. However, we are thrilled to have made it as far as we did, after all, we're really a baby band among a lot of giants. It's been an ABSOLUTE honor to play with you...we hope whoever takes the crown tonight slays it, you'll see us at Finals cheering on the Victors."

Yellabird originally played Night 6 of the Rumble's preliminary round, but could not surpass the guitar-heavy onslaught of Await Rescue. Doors for tonight's show are at 8:30pm, full details can be found on the official Facebook event page.