Newly refreshed from their recent jaunt down in Nashville, Jack Romanov are back in the Bean and have just released the first single off their forthcoming LP "After Ignorance, Before The Start" titled "Even The Homeless Have Wifi (And Blue Dreams)". The song deviates entirely from the sound entrenched on their first album "Sincerely..." and ramps up the melodic fervor substantially with a blend of indie and alt rock influences mixed in that when combined, has its own musical

Boston's own Drunken Logic will be gracing the stage this coming weekend in the heart of Kenmore Sq. with a performance at Church right over on Kilmarnock St. The band will be using the show to celebrate the release of their brand new album, "Long Day's Journey to The Middle" that will be officially released tomorrow, and solidifies the band's status as a group to keep a watchful eye on this year, as they are delivering some of the most potent and original music out there wit

Boston based rockers The Venetia Fair have just announced theat they'll be hitting the road with their pals in Icarus The Owl and Que Sera as part of the The Launch Tour 2015 starting off this weekend. Another act rounding out the bill will be The Great Heights Band, and this all adds up to one outstanding bill that you need to see in person in order to get the full breadth of talent eminently put on display for all to see. The Venetia Fair are definitely a tried and true loc

Local Boston indie rockers Oh, Malô are gearing up for a opening slot coming up tomorrow night over at Brighton Music Hall. They will be on a supporting bill that includes From Indian Lakes who are visiting from California and will definitely provide for some much needed musical warmth for those in attendance. This show will mark the first time that Oh, Malô will grace the stage at BMH, so it will definitely be a memorable one for the guys for sure and will be the first time

Boston's own Jack Romanov need some help from their fans and general music lovers alike to fund their just finished second album, "After Ignorance, Before The Start". The guys released their debut release "Sincerely..." back in September, and the guys have spent the better portion of the winter holed up in the studio and giving their all to create a high quality effort that will hopefully move them further into the upper echelon of the local scene. The guys have just put up a

Guiding you into the Easter weekend with a quick chat with some very close friends of mine from the Boston area, The Relevant Elephants! These guys have been some of the most creative, energetic, and fun loving acts I've ever seen since I accidentally came across them while running to catch a train in Boston at the Downtown Crossing T stop. Zack and the boys were awesome enough to carve some time out of their schedule to sit down and play catch up as we see what the guys have

They're back! Boston's The Relevant Elephants make their long awaited return with their brand new single titled "A Yes or a No". The band have a frenetic, excitable sound to them that defintiely illicits crowd involvement whenever you attend one of their shows, and you'll be reeled in to sing along in unison with the band when you hear it being played live for the first time. I've been a huge fan of these guys for a couple of years now after first hearing them play at the Dow

Emanating from Boston, the amazing vocals of singer-songwriter Jamie Lynn Hart are put on full display in her brand new video for the song "Sidelines". The clip features her entire backing band helping her out, while her vocals will blow you right back in her seat with such great veracity and truth that you will be left shaking your head in awe after the vid has concluded. My jaw dropped the minute I heard Jamie sing, and she has strong ties to the local area where she is cur

Boston bred rockers The Shills have just made available their latest single titled, "Some They Try". The guys have an inventive, cleverly placed musical aesthetic that can't possibly be classified to one particular genre, and instead relies on its own musical sensibilities to allow this song to break away from the pack, and into its own corner where listeners will revel in its unique properties that others will soon latch onto. These guys have been a familiar name to me in t

Beantown area rockers Drunken Logic have just put out their brand new music video for the song "(The Good News Is) No One Gives A Damn". Shot on location at Church on Kilmarnock St. just steps from Fenway Park, the vid has a humorous storyline that couples well with the band's goofy folk-punk aesthetic that is an interesting combination, but works extremely well and gives viewers the opportunity to see first hand what one of their live shows is really like. I've featured thes

Artwork Credit: Wax on Felt Records and Dan Pecci Boston's own Jack Romanov are gearing up for the Spring release of their 2nd full length album titled, "After Ignorance, Before The Start". The follow up to last September's "Sincerely, Jack Romanov" continues the musical odyssey of the quartet with new guitarist Michael Mirabella in tow, the guys are making it clear that 2015 is their year and they look primed to own it lock, stock, and barrel. The show that I attended last T

Boston based John Hanifin Band are seeking a little assistance from the music loving public to assist in the recording of their brand new studio album. The guys in the group are asking the public to donate whatever they can to their ongoing campaign over on Indiegogo, and in return they'll receive rewards based upon whatever money they put forth at a certain donation level. The band is aiming to raise $20,000 by May 10, and they're planning to use $12,000 of that money for th

An emerging force on the local scene, The Press War have just issued their latest music video for the song "I'm So Bored With Us". The band has an intense, rhythmic sound that drives home the band's pop-punk influences into something that truly captures the essence and style that the guys were aiming for when recording these songs in the studio. I've had the honor and privilege of seeing these guys perform a couple of months back at the Mid East Upstairs, and I can tell you t

Boston based act Kristen Ford Band just premiered their brand new video for the song "Radio" off their forthcoming release "Tighten It Up". The effort happens to be a live studio album that is the perfect way to captures the essence and the in-the-moment feel of the album that gives you the highest possible emotional intensity that is perfectly captured in this clip. I had the opportunity to see her in concert several months back at The Middle East, and she definitely has tha

Boston's The Winter Brave have just made available their latest single to their fans titled, "As You Once Were". The song has a thumping, intense rhythm driven melody with deep and punctuating drum beats that inflict everything around them, from the spot on guitar licks and the well constructed vocals that make them really stand out from the musical page and makes them more attractive from a musical standpoint. I was enthralled with my first impression from these guys, and th

The schedule for music's version of the March Madness tournament was revealed yesterday. other wise known as the Rock N Roll Rumble! This year's crop of artists involved in the rumble are much deeper than previous years, and really speaks to mind about the volume and depth of talent currently embedded in the city right now as we speak. Below is the full preliminary schedule: SUNDAY 4/12 Preliminary Night #1 Doors at 8pm // $8 Opening night pre-party 9:00 – Mister Vertigo

The Boston based indie duo kown as ColorGrave have just put out their brand new track titled "Fever Dreams". The song is a wondorous, magical track that transports you into a world of musical delights like no other. From dream-like musical soundscapes to whispering and filtered vocals, this track provides the perfect escape from the dreaded winter blues that seem to be creeping up on everybody lately. This song really knocked me back in my chair when I first heard it, and I r

Boston based folk rockers Dan & The Wildfire have just released their latest track titled "Austin, TX". A fitting title for the city and state where the annual SXSW festival is held each year around this time, the track features the band's trademark folk stylings into a whole new arena with more spaced out arrangements, but still retains that sensibility that got them started in the first place. The track is a preview of things to come for their forthcoming studio release, "B

Photo Credit: Chris Macken Boston based singer songwriter Diana DeMuth has broken through onto the local scene with the premiere of her groegous new single titled "Fenway". The track evokes the style, grace, and elegance that is omnipresent throughout her music, and presents a very confident singer-songwriter who knows her musical strengths, and uses them to her own advantage with this impressive track that evokes the stylings of Norah Jones with Diana's own personality injec

The famed Reykjavik Calling festival will be returning to The Middle East Downstairs this coming weekend for what is sure to be a epic celebration of all things related to Iceland, but most importantly the music. Sample some of Iceland's famed vodka drinks while enjoying the music of Kaleo, Beebee and the Bluebirds, Love in Stockholm, and George Knight with Pablo Palooza. This is actually part of a five day event that starts on Thursday and also includes: an Icelandic film fe