Taxpayer make a stand

Taxpayer make a stand

The local favorites will host a two-night mini-residency this weekend at the Middle East Upstairs, playing shows Friday and Saturday night with various opening acts in support of their recent split EP with Dear Leader. We caught up with drummer Rob Adams to discuss.

Deep Sixer: BMS talks with Stephen Kellogg

Deep Sixer: BMS talks with Stephen Kellogg

Northhampton native Stephen Kellogg and his band The Sixers have formed a hardcore grassroots base that could soon grow with potential mainstream success after the release of his latest album, Glassjaw Boxer. We caught up with the Kellog before the band’s gig with OAR on Friday night.

Berklee student Madi Diaz soars to new heights

Berklee student Madi Diaz soars to new heights

Berklee’s Madi Diaz has appeared on the school’s “Dorm Sessions” album series, as well as 2005 documentary, “Rock School.” Now with her debut album out, she will open the Newport Folk Festival on Friday. We caught up with recently to discuss the big show and new release.

Ernie and the Automatics drive home the blues

Ernie and the Automatics drive home the blues

It’s likely that you are very aware of the Boch car empire. However, did you know about Ernie Boch Jr.’s true passion? Over the past year, Boch’s blues band Ernie and the Automatics have propelled the growth of his charity, Music Drives Us.

Fortin brothers lead Six Day Slide

Fortin brothers lead Six Day Slide

Boston’s Six Day Slide are primed to make a big move with their debut album Lights. Drew and Dave Fortin bring their band to the Middle East Upstairs this Saturday. We caught up with Dave and talked about the band.

The time is now for The Dead Trees

The time is now for The Dead Trees

Cambridge band The Dead Trees (formerly Furvis) are primed to get signed. With a new EP and a notable management team, the band is ready to make the leap. They play tonight at the Middle East Upstairs, and we talked with lead singer Mike Cummings.

Three Day Threshold bring the rodeo to Boston

Three Day Threshold bring the rodeo to Boston

Three Day Threshold, three time winners of WFNX’s Best of Boston Roots act award, celebrate the release of their newest album, Against the Grain, this Saturday at the Cambridge Elks Lodge. The party will be as country as it gets with BBQ, music, and even a mechanical bull.

Hallelujah the Hills delivers the goods

Hallelujah the Hills delivers the goods

Formed out of the ashes of the much-acclaimed Boston band, The Stairs, Hallelujah the Hills is buzzing out of Boston and hoping for bigger things. The band recently released a new album and will celebrate with a show at Great Scott on Saturday.

Bang Camaro drives onto the national stage

Bang Camaro drives onto the national stage

Asking, "Who\’s the best band in Boston?" normally sparks heated debates across the city. However, in the past year, there has been one band that has risen to the top of every musician, pundit, and fan\’s list of local favorites. That band is Bang Camaro, who have simply dominated the local [...]

Violet Nine rocks back

Violet Nine rocks back

When local rockers Violet Nine were recording their debut album, Any Wonder, lead singer Ben Consoli’s brother was dying from cancer. “We set out to just do a regular album,” Consoli said during an interview earlier this week. “But when we got there, the situation with him deteriorated and it kind [...]