Michael Gutierrez 4/24/24 Michael Gutierrez 4/24/24

Marathon Monday

Dwelley crosses the finish line at The Jungle.

Michael Gutierrez 9/23/23 Michael Gutierrez 9/23/23

The Gee Bees

Gretchen Bowder planted her Americana flag at the Medford Brewing Company.

Michael Gutierrez 8/15/23 Michael Gutierrez 8/15/23

The Best Vinyl of In Between Days

A profound analysis of the top vinyl at In Between Days 2023.

Michael Gutierrez 8/9/22 Michael Gutierrez 8/9/22

The Best Vinyl of In Between Days

Hump Day News’ profound analysis of the greatest vinyl available from artists performing at In Between Days.

Michael Gutierrez 8/4/22 Michael Gutierrez 8/4/22

In Between Days Line-Up, Kehd!

In Between Days Festival? The last hurrah of summer in Quincy, MA.

Michael Gutierrez 8/1/22 Michael Gutierrez 8/1/22

Nice, A Live Review: Day 4

The fourth and final night of Nice, A Fest concluded in the hallowed depths of The Rockwell on a sleepy Sunday, 31 July.

Michael Gutierrez 7/31/22 Michael Gutierrez 7/31/22

Nice, A Live Review: Day 3

The third and not final installment of Nice, A Fest raised the stakes once more, stretching the bill across the day and night of Saturday, 30 July.

Michael Gutierrez 7/30/22 Michael Gutierrez 7/30/22

Nice, A Live Review: Day 2

The second night of Nice, A Fest on Friday, 29 July premiered the double-barrelled action of two venues, Crystal Ballroom and The Rockwell, hosting the same music festival with different lineups.

Michael Gutierrez 7/29/22 Michael Gutierrez 7/29/22

Nice, A Live Review: Day 1

The first night of Nice, A Fest kicked off on Thursday, 28 July in Somerville, MA at Crystal Ballroom.

Michael Gutierrez 7/28/22 Michael Gutierrez 7/28/22

Wilder Maker: Male Models

Wilder Maker plays host at a musicians’ salon on their new full-length LP Male Models.

Michael Gutierrez 7/28/22 Michael Gutierrez 7/28/22

Every Single Time

In our highlighted track “Every Single Time” Black Rose Burning leans on a catchy synth motif to launch a love song that would make Robert Smith swoon.

Michael Gutierrez 7/28/22 Michael Gutierrez 7/28/22

Corridors

Massachusetts’ Ghost Painted Sky lays the groundwork for a new full-length album by releasing our highlighted track “Corridors.”

Michael Gutierrez 7/26/22 Michael Gutierrez 7/26/22

Keel Timing

Manchester Orchestra sends out the Mannheim Steamroller vibes, right? At least in the holiday music category.

Michael Gutierrez 7/25/22 Michael Gutierrez 7/25/22

Ride Or Die

Twin Cities’ Hippo Campus spits breezy pop numbers with some tough talking titles.

Michael Gutierrez 7/24/22 Michael Gutierrez 7/24/22

Need Your Love

Denver’s Tennis leans into its retro Brie & Chablis aesthetic with pop songs written for lovers lazing the summer day away on a shady veranda.

Michael Gutierrez 7/23/22 Michael Gutierrez 7/23/22

Allegretto

You’ve got to be in deep – maybe too deep – to buy an album that foregrounds the mellotron as its raison d’etre.

Michael Gutierrez 7/22/22 Michael Gutierrez 7/22/22

Replica

Oneohtrix Point Never’s title track to his 2011 album Replica is a slow, meditative work of ambient electronica that luxuriates in the textures at the edge of sound.

Michael Gutierrez 7/21/22 Michael Gutierrez 7/21/22

I Don't Mind if You're Around

New York’s Blac Rabbit seems handcrafted for the festival circuit with jammy psych rock to stretch your cerebellum through the hot afternoon hours before a headliner.

Michael Gutierrez 7/21/22 Michael Gutierrez 7/21/22

Bad Influence

Philly’s Catbite put out 2021’s LP Nice One on ska/punk label Bad Time Records because they scratch that itch.

Michael Gutierrez 7/21/22 Michael Gutierrez 7/21/22

I Wanna Know

Philly’s Rosali has been releasing records with some serious staying power. Have a listen to 2018’s Trouble Anyway.

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