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Maggie Hollander

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Paramore fall short at the House of Blues

Touring in support of their recently released self-titled fourth studio album, Paramore hit Boston last week for an intimate show at the House of Blues. How did Hayley Williams and company fair? Find out, inside.

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Alicia Keys goes pop in Boston

Touring in support of her brand new album, Girl on Fire, Alicia Keys hit Boston on Wednesday for a sold out show at the Agganis Arena. How did it go? Find out, inside.

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fun.’s journey to the top continues in Boston

It’s been almost three years since a young band called fun. went on tour opening for Andrew McMahon’s Jack’s Mannequin. Friday night, the now Grammy-nominated trio proved just how far they’ve come over the years, this time as headliners at a sold-out Orpheum Theatre in Boston. Read our full review of the show, inside.

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The Script show growing pains in Boston

In a city that boats one of their biggest fanbases, Irish rockers The Script hit Boston on Friday night for their most ambitious show to date. Find out how the Dublin-bred trio fared when they hit the Agganis Arena, inside.

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Kelly Clarkson and The Fray team up in Mansfield

Kelly Clarkson and The Fray brought their co-headlining tour to the Comcast Center in Mansfield last Saturday. How did it go? Read our full review of the show, inside.

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Action Item excited for documentary release

Rising stars Action Item are putting their own spin on the music documentary by giving fans a peek into their journey to the top with “Until It’s Over”. On Thursday, the New Jersey-based pop band will hit Studio Cinema in Belmont to screen the film for fans in Massachusetts. With that in mind, we recently caught up with lead singer lead singer Brian Cag to discuss the project.

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Iglesias & J-Lo show off distinct styles in Boston

When co-headliners Enrique Iglesias and Jennifer Lopez came to the TD Garden Wednesday, the two pop superstars each brought their own unique style to the stage, proving that there is no one right way to run a show. Read the full review, inside.

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Warped Tour falls flat but locals keep the party going

Each year, the Van Warped Tour features elements of the past, present, and future of the punk/rock/metal genres and more while making sure to bring local talent into the mix as well. How did the tour fair when it stopped in Mansfield last week? Find out, inside.

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Ghosts of Jupiter team up with MoS for special show

Some people go to Boston’s Museum of Science on field trips, others on hot summer days. No matter what brings them there, few expect to find local Boston rock pumping through the speakers. Thanks to partnership between Boston natives Ghosts of Jupiter and the Charles Hayden Planetarium staff, however, that’s exactly what they’ll find.

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The Beach Boys ‘add some music’ to Boston’s night

The young at heart and sunny of disposition were taken away from Boston harbor and transported to the sand and surf of the West Coast in the 1960′s when The Beach Boys’ 50th Anniversary tour stopped at the Bank of American Pavilion on Tuesday night. Read our full review of the show, inside.

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