Well, someone’s gotta be the caboose, right? My total inability to share my annual musical-faves list in a timely manner has resulted in a single goal: To just finish it sooner than I did the year before. (*looks at last year’s post*) April 2nd. Big sigh. Not even close! But hey, at least today is closer to last year than next year. Wait, no, I passed that last week. Bigger sigh. Next year, I swear.
At last (literally), here’s my alphabetical run down of favorite long-players, and a few shorter-players, released in the long-gone calendar year of 2018. Things I loved, and still love, and will continue to love despite the constant churn of the new. I have no idea how anyone keeps up anymore, unless finding special new songs is your paid full-time gig. And if that’s the case, well, I wish you good fortune and steady health insurance.
I’ve included label links where I can, and at least one embedded song from each release, along with a streaming playlist that I spent waaaaay too much time sequencing. For the love of aural arts, don’t just listen to the streams, though… buy the stuff that strikes you as direct as you can from the artists and their labels below.
I’ve been doin’ these yearly posts for awhile, so long that stopping entirely would be both sad and silly, and here’s the proof in the form of those previous lists: 2017, 2016 & 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, & 2001. Check ’em out if you’re up for cruising my own little music-memory lane.
Yet another fantastic record from Mr. Bachmann that includes at least one instant, and instantly devastating, classic (“Daylight”). We’re so fortunate to have him regularly releasing solo material and touring while keeping his Archers of Loaf simmering on the backburner, ready to boil. Another recent show by that band has me hoping for more, but so long as Eric keeps putting out albums this stellar on his own, I’ll be fine.
I remember wondering if Courtney Barnett’s 2017 team-up with Kurt Vile would result in a longer wait for her own next record, so I was psyched when another fix of pure, undiluted Courtney showed up relatively soon after. Not only was it was packed with great songs (and Barry-approved), but she’s already given us a couple more excellent singles since. The rare quality + quantity combo.
A very, very welcome recorded return from Tanya, Gail, Tom, & Chris with an LP that can sit comfortably alongside their pre-reunion discography. We here in the northeast U.S. have been spoiled with multiple live Belly shows since they got back together in 2016, and each one has been no less than a joyous event, filled with familiar songs, new gems, and good friends wearing smiling faces. I can’t imagine the special vibes they conjured not resulting in more to come, but for now I remain grateful for what we’ve had.
One of last year’s new discoveries for me, and I fell for these New Zealanders very, very hard. Irresistible hooks and harmonies for days. I don’t rank my yearly faves, but if I did this one is an easy top spot contender.
The Frond’s discography can be an overwhelming one – after all, Nick Saloman and his mates have been putting out records for more than three decades. They skipped the whole break-up/reunite thing that every other 80s/90s outfit has done and just kept on keepin’ on, regularly releasing ace LPs every couple years. This one grabbed me more than the last few, and I still can’t believe Nick & bandmate Adrian somehow ended up performing in my dang living room. If I didn’t have the photos, I’d doubt it ever happened.
Just the Breeders doing what they do so perfectly, making an album only they could make. It’s an often-off-kilter record, in the best way – more Podish than Last Splashy, with songs maybe not as immediately catchy as their quote-unquote hits, but the oddness burrows deep. Kim finally ditching that other band has reaped some major rewards.
Another decades-old band that thankfully never bothered to break up, a local Boston-based fave that pops its head up every once in awhile to play sporadic shows and freshen up their discography. “Quite and Peace” is a worthy and welcome addition.
BTW, have you checked out Bill Janovitz’s recently-compiled “Covers of the Weeks” collections? Do so right here. Some truly great takes to be found within.
Another Australasian band that I heard for the very first time in ’18, and it took exactly one song to jump on their train (it was this video from January, in fact). Georgia McDonald is one hell of a frontperson, she brings such a powerful voice to the current chorus of strong female songwriters, and I absolutely cannot wait to see & hear where the road ahead takes her and her band. I’m here for all of it.
I felt a strong instant connection to Clever Girls, based purely on geography. Any band that comes outta my ol’ hometown, that writes songs and practices for shows in the same Burlington, Vermont environs I once did, gets extra attention when they pop up on my radar. And CGs have the songs to stay there. They even did me the kindness of playing about a block from my place last year, with an O’Brien’s set that easily measured up to the promise of the record.
The second record from this intense, angular Boston-based trio gives Thalia Zedek two appearances on my faves list: The TZ Band LP below, and this sophomore team-up with Jason Sanford (Neptune) and Gavin McCarthy (Karate). As much as I dig their recordings, E’s power best comes through in a live setting, and we’re lucky to get them fairly regularly here in town. If you get a chance to see ’em, take advantage.
I was hyper-aware of the 12-year gap between this and the previous Essex Green LP (2006 stand-out “Cannibal Sea”), both as a fan and a friend, so the wait felt extra-long. I resisted pestering them with too many questions (“How’s the recording going?! How many songs? Is Merge putting it out again?!”), and savored every little update from our Vermont-centric circle. Sure, there were times I wondered if it’d ever come out at all, until suddenly, word of a final mix… then a release date… a shared new song…and at last… a Merge package in the mail. Many joy-filled live shows have followed, proving that long wait was damn well worth it. Here’s to shorter waits ahead.
The Field Music formula hasn’t changed a great deal over the last few records, and that’s the opposite of a complaint. They Brewis Brothers have it down to a science, so why mess with it?
I honestly figured we’d lost Film School for awhile there. After a half-decade hiatus that started in 2011, I thought they could be gone for good, so the announcement of 2016’s “June” EP (recorded with reunited previous members) was cause for cheers. Two more singles proved that lineup reunion wasn’t a one-off, and shared photos of studio time in early 2018 teased a full-length. The result, “Bright To Death”, showed up in September, and it’s a perfect balance of “Hideout”-era, pop-noise Film School with the more expansive sounds they explored on 2010’s “Fission” LP. How this band isn’t a bigger deal eludes me, but I’m so glad they’re still plugging away.
(And I’m trying not to be too bummed that their recent East Coast trip skipped right over Boston. Next time, please?)
There were so many reasons I treasured the rare opportunity to travel to the UK to take part in the marvelous Indietracks Fest, and high among them were the bands I discovered sharing the lineup. London trio Happy Accidents were a standout, and I’ve been singing their praises (and their songs, um, in my car) ever since. I assumed it’d be a long while before I’d get to catch them again, if ever, so I was thrilled to see a Boston-area stop on their first-ever U.S. tour earlier this year. They were just as great in front of a small Monday-night Charlie’s crowd a mile from my house as they were in front of hundreds of fest-goers three thousand miles away.
In the fall of 1992, not long they had signed to Sub Pop (but before their debut LP had arrived) Portland, OR trio (the real) Pond finished up a UK tour opening for Throwing Muses and flew straight across the Atlantic to the sleepy little city of Burlington, Vermont. The occasion? Sub Pop’s monstrous Vermonstress festival, which took over my hometown for one ridiculously fun October weekend.
So what does this have to do with a 2018 Kristin Hersh solo record? Pond’s Chris Brady, that’s what. Back in ’92, the bass player/co-vocalist raved about touring with Kristin and her Muses, and a couple decades later the two of them teased a new trio named Outros (with 50 Foot Waves’ Rob Ahlers on drums). A promising demo track was shared, but nothing official ever became of their collaboration… until Possible Dust Clouds arrived.
My favorite Kristin solo release in ages features Brady’s unmistakable voice, singing on a few tracks that I assume were meant to be Outros songs but found their way here. These two singular songwriters working together? A dream for a longtime fan of both. Hearing Chris make music after so long is a gift, and one I hope we get again before too long.
Frances Quinlan and her band keep hitting the high bar of their debut, writing songs that shiver, stretch, and swerve in remarkable ways while making it sound effortless. Parts that shouldn’t fit together just do, songs go places you don’t expect, and this time I was even more blown away by Mark Quinlan’s sharp, innovative drumming. So, so good.
Still cranking out propulsive rock songs and pummeling live audiences like gentlemen half their ages. You’ll rarely see so much sweat on a stage. Long may they tour.
Did I like this record? Yes, I did. A lot. Am I going to return to it as much as I do so much of Low’s catalog? To be honest, probably not. This album is… deeply unsettling. It’s a very particular kind of weird, and very much of the time we live in. I wasn’t sure what to make of it on first listen, but it eventually burrowed its way under my skin and won me over, even more so after seeing some of the songs played live. I suppose if I’m ever feeling too comfortable, I’ll throw this on. To quote my kid from the backseat, “Dad, what the heck are we listening to? It’s freaking me out.”
I haven’t see this film, but I sure do love its soundtrack. Mogwai used this scoring opportunity to stretch a bit in a couple different directions, both poppier (the song shared below) and more spacey. Shame that this may have been overlooked by fans waiting for a ‘proper’ Mogwai LP, because to me it sure sounds like one.
It took the ever-dependable Slumberland to finally turn me onto the songwriting of Tony Molina, a guy whose name I’ve seen around for years but for some reason never heard until this LP. He puts the perfect amount of jangle in his pop, and strikes just the right balance between weight and wistfulness. “Kill The Lights” is a collection of songs that are made with care, and deserve to be listened to the same way.
Tony is about to release a follow-up of sorts, collecting a bunch of rarities as the “Songs from San Mateo County” LP on Smoking Room Records. Pre-order it here.
Anar Badalov (formerly of Metal Hearts & Travels) continues to quietly release gorgeous albums as New Dog, with “Curve of the Earth” being the fourth in the six years since he started doing the solo thing. This one’s a little more muscular, but doesn’t sacrifice any of the disquieting delicacy he conjures so effortlessly. I can’t imagine any fan of Sparklehorse or the Album Leaf not finding something to love here. I’d go so far as to say this is his best record yet, but I’m sure I’ve said that about the last couple, too. And will probably say it about the next.
Another welcome return, longtime faves Poster Children cranked the machinery back up and unleashed a “Grand Bargain” upon us. Hooky ferociousness & smartly-delivered frustration, the PKids have lost none of their bite in the 14 years (!) since their previous record. What a joy it was to see them in the tiny confines of O’Brien’s last July.
Maybe my favorite personal discovery of last year, RBCF do snappy Australasian-pop-rock to pure perfection. A cracking rhythm section lays the bed for the kind of sharp, clean, dual-guitar interplay that gives me headsparks. Their live set matched my high hopes, thankfully at the best-sounding venue in town, and that stand-out night at the Sinclair was absolute bliss.
RBCF has an excellent follow-up 7-inch, “In the Capital” b/w “Read My Mind”, available from Sub Pop.
After playing in bands for a bunch of years, Matt Batey made his recorded debut as Ruler with this insta-infectious first LP. It immediately brought to mind the initial impact of early Telekinesis, and that’s about the highest compliment I can give. Barsuk has brought us the goods once again, and I eagerly await a follow-up.
Savak! I’ve got deja-deja vu, since these gents ended up on last year’s list, too. And the year before that. And they’ll probably end up on next year’s (with this forthcoming EP). I said last time that I was going to hold them to this “album per year” thing, and it seems they took me seriously. Quality meets quanity with these guys, but with their pedigree, that should come as no surprise.
Their second full-length, but first for Slumberland, which is why this record got my ear (trust in Papa Slumber). It was their fuzzy kiwi-pop-inspired songs kept them in there. I’ve listened to this one a ton and still haven’t tired of it.
After a couple of solid EPs, Lindsey Jordan’s first full-length as Snail Mail arrived courtesy of Matador last summer and ticked all the requisite boxes for something I’d love. On its surface, sure, it’s ye olde three-piece indie rock, but it’s delivered with both delicacy and weight that belies Jordan’s (relatively) young age. Her gorgeous vocals, plaintive lyrics, standout guitar playing, and often off-kilter song structures combine to set her far above the standard singer-songwriter set. Here’s hoping she’s in it for the long haul.
More than one online acquaintance has conflated or confused Snail Mail with Soccer Mommy… and sure, they’re victims of career-trajectory timing, kindred styles, and fairly similar pen names. Hell, they’re right next to each other in this list, so it’s tough for me to avoid mentioning one without the other here.
Sophie Allison has her own special thing going on with Soccer Mommy, though – a bit more sonic beauty, a very subtle touch of twang, more dynamic in both production and overall aesthetic. Seeing her open for Liz Phair last year was a true pleasure, as the two share not only an obvious mutual admiration but a similar starting point, with bedroom-pop demos attracting unexpected attention and proper debut LPs that brought relatively rapid acclaim. It’ll be interesting to see how or if her career trajectory aligns with Phair’s early run from here on out.
Speedy’s third LP in five years, all released on Carpark, and I’m still going to say they’re “doing Boston proud” despite their now-tenuous local grounding. I’m loving watching this band mature, both on stage and on record. They’ve been getting a little weirder in the best way, tweaking their formula to keep things interesting, writing songs that are a bit more complex without sacrificing catchiness. I’m in for all of it.
Sigh. Farewell and thank you to my beloved Spook School, who are in the process of singing and dancing into the musical sunset at this very moment. Saying they’re leaving us on a high note is a big ol’ understatement, as this final (*sniff*) record is my favorite, and the last time I saw them was a total blast. They’ll play their so-long shows in September, and if I was in the UK I’d be in the front row with a giant, wistful grin on my face.
This record was a revelation. I’ve been into Steve Hartlett’s Stove for awhile now, as well as his excellent other project, the on-again-off-again-on-again rock band Ovlov, but for some reason none of his other output has floored me like this LP did. What ostensibly started years ago as a solo project has transformed into an incredibly cohesive band, and this album is the incontrovertible evidence. Lots of great ingredients in the sonic stew here, but the first influence that jumped to mind is maybe a moderately more melodic Swirlies. I love this thing first note to last, and it’s hard to say that about many full-lengthers these days.
Ah, the mighty Superchunk. Still going strong, still putting out ace LPs whenever the mood hits them, and their records always seem to show up at just the right time. This one was bolstered by some top-notch guests, including Katie Crutchfield, David Bazan, Sabrina Ellis, and Stephin Merritt. Talk about bringing in the ringers. The album may be better for it, but the songs were there either way
BTW, have you heard the just-released acoustic version of their classic “Foolish” LP? It’s Superchunk AF.
Thalia’s second appearance on this list has her fronting her eponymous rock band for what I’m pretty sure is my all-time fave TZB LP. At least until the next one. I have the location-based good fortune of seeing her play a lot, so hearing many of these tracks live before their release proved how much they’d stick with me, and how well the recording would capture her killer band’s on-stage sound. The release party for the record was a personal 2018 highlight.
This nearly-finished record was lovingly completed by Robert Fisher’s close collaborators in the aftermath of his passing in early 2017, and released by his longtime UK label Loose Music last year. It stands as beautiful memorial to a man who impacted all who knew him, either personally or musically. If you’re a WGC fan, you’re probably not a passive one… when you heard Robert’s remarkable voice and way around a song, you were likely all in. It took a village of musicians to help him bring his work to the world over the years, and the loss of their leader is a loss for all.
Another excellent addition to the Wussy discography, with the unmistakable voices & songwriting styles of Lisa Walker & Chuck Cleaver combining in all the best ways. “Gloria” is a an absolute stunner, and my anticipation to see it played live has only grown after the band put post-album shows on hold in the wake of some health issues. They’re back this summer as a (drummerless) touring trio, and coming through town again soon. Cannot wait. I volunteer as tribute! I mean, as drummer. For a song or two? I’m kidding. Kinda.
The ever-deepening discography of Jenn Wasner & Andy Stack continues to incorporate slight stylistic shifts while retaining whatever makes them so perfectly Wye Oak. Their accumlated songwriting and production experience has made each consecutive record even more rewarding with repeat listens, and their increased solo output and collaborations have given us even more to love.
Speaking of which, pre-order Andy’s upcoming full-length solo debut as Joyero from Merge, and grab Jenn’s latest Flock of Dimes 7-inch (a split with Madeline Kenney) from Carpark.
Not exactly Yo La Tengo’s most cohesive record, but I’m not sure it was meant to be. Album-release interviews spoke of new music cobbled together from practice space tape ideas, of soundtrack-ish snippets repurposed to create full songs. YLT usually covers many stylistic bases on their records, but there’s nothing I’d call a straight-up rock n’ roll song here, and it’s completely free of any patented Ira Kaplan guitar-freakouts. The Jersey trio ended up with one of their most laid-back, most beautiful LPs this time around, and it hit me just right.
Young Jesus was also new to me last year, though they shouldn’t have been – a quick email search shows I got my first promo note about them more than 7 years ago, ahead of their debut record. Maybe I wasn’t ready for them back then, but this new one hit me like a brick to the brain. Six songs totaling just under an hour, one of which is the 20-minute powerfully hypnotic closer, “Gulf”, a song I figured I’d never see played live.
I was wrong, and the band provided me with one of my favorite on-stage moments of 2018 when, after just a couple songs at Great Scott, frontman John Rossiter said “This will be our last one…”. My momentarily bummed-out brain thought “Last song?! Well, it had better be Gulf.” And so it was. Absolutely epic.
And a hat tip to the music supervisor for Netflix’s The OA, who used both “Gulf” and album-opener “Deterritory” in the latest season. Just perfect.
A split EP with a few new Bazan tracks, including the killer “Opposite Soul” (below). I think this was his last batch of solo songs released before his (ridiculously great) Pedro the Lion relaunch.
Mike Gent (of the Figgs/Gentlemen/Needy Sons) cranked out solid monthly singles all year long over on Bandcamp. Head on over there, and catch him solo or with the Figgs when and if you get the chance.
My other favorite discovery at last year’s Indietracks Fest, the truly wonderful Girl Ray. I fully absorbed their 2017 debut LP, “Earl Grey”, and absolutely cannot wait to hear its full-length follow-up.
Meredith Godreau follows up her Patreon-funded “On the Orange Mountain” series of songs with another chapter titled “Texan Collection”. It’s more sporadic, but I’ll take whatever I can get, so long as she keeps it coming.
Tim Midyett (Silkworm/Bottomless Pit) releases his third excellent EP in a row under the Mint Mile moniker, and I’m giddy at the news that he/they will have a double album, titled “Ambertron”, out sometime this year. YES.
They easily made last year’s list, and more songs in 2018 meant they’d end up on this one, too. You can head to Bandcamp to hear them all, or you can finally hit up Spotify as well. Here, I made you a playlist.
My favorite in Superchunk’s series of limited charity singles, with some artwork variants auctioned off for worthy causes. These things sell out pretty fast, but you can still listen to and buy the digital versions.
BOSTON-AREA LIVE SHOW ACTION
Tuesday, September 19th
Teenage Wrist
Spiritual Cramp
Trauma Ray
@ Sonia
Tuesday, September 19th
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Today Junior
@ the Royale
Tuesday, September 19th
Boris
Melvins
@ the Paradise
Tuesday, September 19th
Gorillaz
with
Kaytranada,
Lil Yachty,
and Remi Wolf
@ Fenway Park
Tuesday, September 19th
Death From Above 1979
@ the Middle East Downstairs
Wednesday, September 20th
Zildjian 400th Anniversary Concert
@ Roadrunner
Wednesday, September 20th
OSEES
@ the Royale
Wednesday, September 20th
Death Grips
@ House of Blues
Wednesday, September 20th
Kurt Vile
@ Tree House Brewing, Deerfield
Thursday, September 21st
The Gravel Pit
The Mommyheads
Eggstone (Per Sunding
+ the Mommyheads)
@ the Lizard Lounge
Thursday, September 21st
Bully
@ Crystal Ballroom
Friday, September 22nd
Live Skull
Thalia Zedek Band
@ the Midway
Friday, September 22nd
Minibeast
Valley of Weights
Strange Pains
@ Faces Brewing
Friday, September 22nd
Jawbreaker
Joyce Manor
Grumpster
@ MGM Fenway
Friday, September 22nd
Fiddlehead
Never Ending Game
Praise
Anklebiter
Downtalker
@ the Royale
Friday, September 22nd
Wire Lines
Silver Screams
Oak, Fallen
@ The Square Root
Friday, September 22nd
Tegan & Sara
Carlie Hanson
@ Roadrunner
Friday, September 22nd
Lady Lamb
celebrates 10 years
of "Ripely Pine"
@ the Sinclair
Saturday, September 23rd
Field Day
@ the Jungle
Saturday, September 23rd
Stevie Nicks
Billy Joel
@ Gillette
Sunday, September 24th
The Breeders
Screaming Females
@ the House of Blues
Monday, September 25th
Steve Mason (Beta Band)
@ Brighton Music Hall
Monday, September 25th
Slowdive
@ House of Blues Boston
Monday & Tuesday
September 25th & 26th
boygenius
Palehound
@ MGM Music Hall
Tuesday, September 26th
Dead Boys
Nervous Eaters
The Plimsouls
@ the Middle East
Tuesday, September 26th
Old 97's
John Hollier
@ the Royale
Tuesday, September 26th
Ben Folds
@ the Wilbur
Wednesday, September 27th
Yes
@ Lynn Auditorium
Wednesday, September 27th
Ratboys
@ Brighton Music Hall
Wednesday, September 27th
Royal Blood
Bad Nerves
@ Roadrunner
Wednesday & Thursday
September 27th & 28th
Broken Social Scene
"You Forgot It In People"
20th anniversary show
@ the Royale
Thursday, September 28th
Ratboys
@ Brighton Music Hall
Saturday, September 30th
Boyscott
@ Deep Cuts
Sunday, October 1st
Explosions In The Sky
Pet Fox
@ Roadrunner
Monday, October 2nd
Neil Gaiman
@ the Emerson Colonial
Tuesday, October 3rd
Field Medic
Olivia Barton
@ the Sinclair
Thursday, October 5th
Belly
@ the Paradise
Friday, October 6th
Thalia Zedek (solo)
Tyler & the Names
@ the Lizard Lounge
Friday, October 6th
"A Night for Justine: Tribute
Concert For Justine Covault"
@ the Crystal Ballroom
Friday, October 6th
Kingsley Flood
The Shang Hi Los
@ the Burren
Friday, October 6th
Garrison
Orangeisland
Pilot to Gunner
@ the Middle East Upstairs
Saturday, October 7th
Agent Orange
Spice Pistols
@ the Middle East
Tuesday, October 10th
The Good Life
"Album Of The Year"
anniversary tour
@ Deep Cuts
Tuesday, October 10th
Nick Cave with
Colin Greenwood (Radiohead)
on bass
@ the Wang
Wednesday, October 11th
Young Fathers
@ the Royale
Wednesday, October 11th
Nick Cave
Book Signing
12pm @ Harvard Book Store
Wednesday, October 11th
The Mission UK
The Chameleons
@ Brighton Music Hall
Thursday, October 12th
Drop Nineteens
Greg Mendez
@ the Paradise
Friday, October 13th
Minibeast
@ the Middle East Up
Friday, October 13th
Violent Femmes
performing their debut LP
@ MGM Music Hall
Saturday, October 14th
The Walkmen
Rostam
@ Roadrunner
Sunday, October 15th
Chris Farren
Mo Troper
@ Crystal Ballroom
Sunday, October 15th
Thundercat
@ MGM Music Hall
Sunday, October 15th
Queen
@ the Garden
Monday, October 16th
Chromeo
Ric Wilson
@ Roadrunner
Tuesday, October 17th
A Giant Dog
@ the Middle East
Tuesday, October 17th
The Chats
Cosmic Psychos
Schizophonics
Gymshorts
@ House of Blues
Wednesday, October 18th
Palehound
Empath
@ the Sinclair
Wednesday, October 18th
Christine and the Queens
@ House of Blues
Thursday, October 19th
The State:
The Breakin' Hearts &
Dippin' Balls Tour
@ the Chevalier, Medford
Friday, October 20th
Ruby Rose Fox
@ the Rec Room, Belmont
Friday, October 20th
Faye Webster
@ Roadrunner
Friday, October 20th
Lewsberg
Chris Brokaw
Minibeast
@ the Middle East
Saturday, October 21st
A. Savage (Parquet Courts)
Annie Hart
@ Crystal Ballroom
Saturday, October 21st
Lucinda Williams
@ the Orpheum
Friday & Saturday
October 20th & 21st
Jonathan Richman
with Tommy Larkins
@ Somerville Theatre
Saturday & Sunday
October 21st & 22nd
Gregory Alan Isakov
The Milk Carton Kids
@ Roadrunner
Sunday, October 22nd
Milly
@ O'Brien's
Monday, October 23rd
Pile
@ the Sinclair
Tuesday, October 24th
Squirrel Flower
Truth Club
Knifeplay
@ Brighton Music Hall
Tuesday, October 24th
M. Ward
@ the Sinclair
Tuesday, October 24th
My Morning Jacket
@ Roadrunner
Thursday, October 26th
Hiss Golden Messenger
@ the Sinclair
Thursday, October 26th
The Zombies
@ the Cabot
Thursday, October 26th
Mudhoney
Hooveriii
@ Brighton Music Hall
Saturday, October 28th
Spencer Krug
@ Deep Cuts
Saturday, October 28th
Jethro Tull
@ MGM Music Hall
Monday, October 30th
Porno For Pyros
@ MGM Music Hall
Tuesday, October 31st
Depeche Mode
DIIV
@ the Garden
Wednesday, November 1st
Nick Lowe & Los Straightjackets
@ Brighton Music Hall
Wednesday, November 1st
The Hives
@ the Sinclair
Thursday, November 2nd
Henry Winkler
@ First Parish Church
Friday, November 3rd
Runnner
@ the Crystal Ballroom
Friday, November 3rd
Slow Pulp
Babehoven
@ Brighton Music Hall
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
November 3rd, 4th, & 5th
Bob Dylan
@ the Orpheum
Saturday, November 4th
Quicksand
playing their "Slip" LP
@ the Royale
Saturday, November 4th
Blonde Redhead
@ the Crystal Ballroom
Saturday, November 4th
Amyl and the Sniffers
Die Spitz
@ Roadrunner
Monday, November 6th
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Sasami
@ MGM Music Hall
Monday, November 6th
Judge John Hodgman
@ the Wilbur
Monday, November 6th
Into It. Over It.
(playing "Intersections")
Kevin Devine
Queen of Jeans
@ Crystal Ballroom
Tuesday, November 7th
Lucero
Jason Boland & the Stragglers
@ Big Night Live
Wednesday, November 8th
Rosie Tucker
@ Rockwood Music Hall
Wednesday, November 8th
Codeine
Barbara Manning
@ the Sinclair
Friday, November 10th
The Menzingers
Microwave
Cloud Nothings
Rodeo Boys
@ Roadrunner
Friday, November 10th
Couch
@ Royale
Saturday, November 11th
Dexys (Midnight Runners)
@ the Emerson Colonial Theatre
Sunday, November 12th
Slaughter Beach, Dog
@ Roadrunner
Sunday, November 12th
The 1975
@ the Garden
Wednesday, November 15th
Future Teens
@ Crystal Ballroom
Wednesday, November 15th
Tool
@ the Garden
Thursday, November 16th
Slaughter Beach, Dog
@ Roadrunner
Friday & Saturday
November 17th & 18th
Letters To Cleo
celebrating the 30th anniversary
of their "Aurora Gory Alice" LP
with the Gigolo Aunts
@ the Paradise
Saturday & Sunday
November 18th & 19th
The Hotelier
& Foxing
@ the Sinclair
Sunday, November 19th
Men I Trust
Tops
@ Roadrunner
Monday, November 20th
Beach Fossils
Turnover
@ House of Blues
Tuesday, November 21st
Liz Phair
Blondshell
@ Roadrunner
Wednesday, November 22nd
The Sheila Divine
Orbit
Dirty Bangs
@ Brighton Music Hall
Tuesday, November 28th
Deafheaven
Touche Amore
@ Roadrunner
Tuesday, November 28th
Baroness
@ the Royale
Thursday, November 30th
Nation of Language
Miss Grit
@ the Sinclair
Friday, December 1st
Allman Betts Family Revival
@ the Orpheum
Saturday, December 2nd
Buffalo Tom
@ the Paradise
Saturday, December 2nd
The Hammer Party
Black Helicopter
Spiller
George Tsiaras
@ the Midway
Tuesday, December 5th
Pussy Riot
Thick
@ the Paradise
Tuesday, December 5th
Eric Andre
@ the House of Blues
Tuesday, December 5th
Bar Italia
@ Brighton Music Hall
Thursday, December 7th
Wesley Stace
@ the Charles River Museum
Tuesday, December 12th
Dogstar
(Keanu Reeves' band)
@ the Paradise
Friday, December 15th
Hallelujah the Hills
Eldridge Rodriguez
Aaron & the Lord
@ the Sinclair
Saturday, December 16th
A John Waters Christmas
@ Berklee Performance Center
Sunday & Monday
March 24th & 25th
The Magnetic Fields
perform "69 Love Songs"
over two nights
@ Roadrunner
Wednesday, May 1st
Ty Segall
@ the Royale
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July 9th, 2019 @ 1:04 pm
Thanks for this.