laurajanebrubaker:

Peter Liddle of British folk-rock group Dry the River performing at Brighton Music Hall.

Boston, Mass.

allstonpudding:

In a music scene where headliners perform by typing on MacBooks and turning switches on mixers for a crowd of black-clad, non-dancing, pierced white people, Andre Obin went as hard as anyone possibly could. With sweat dripping down his face, he looked uncomfortable in his button-down Banana Republic shirt, but anyone paying attention could not help but notice one endearing factor: he doesn’t really care. About you, about the crowd, and, really, about himself… [READ MORE]

allstonpudding:

Kal Marks released their highly anticipated album Piss of the Century last Friday night within the pleasantly aromatic walls of the Butcher Shoppe’s basement, supported by Trach, Black Norse, Caddywhompus, and Big Mess. [READ MORE]

allstonpudding:

ALLSTON DIY FEST 2012!!! [SEE MORE PHOTOS]

allstonpudding:

The members of Field Report, led by forerunner Chris Porterfield, took the Great Scott stage clad in mismatched suits. The audience lingered in the background, and Porterfield beckoned them forward before launching into “Fergus Falls,” recognizable from their three-song teaser EP and YouTube channel. Field Report has yet to release a full length album, so most of the unfamiliar crowd quietly listened along, taking in the folksy, intricate tunes… [READ MORE]

allstonpudding:

The evening had a promising ring to it with Great Caesar at Great Scott, and the indie sextet from Brooklyn came ready to show Boston what they’re made of (even if they could barely fit on Great Scott’s small stage). The crowd hesitated to cozy up to the… [READ MORE]

allstonpudding:

As Young Magic’s opening song slowly filled the room, the backdrop of the stage displayed heaven-like clouds in an orange sky; the atmosphere of the room instantly transformed as if we all were slipping into a surreal dream… [READ MORE]