Nathan Smith
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Charlotte Lawrence: chaos and charm at Sonia
Not every show needs to be sold out to feel like an event. Wednesday night at Sonia in Cambridge, Charlotte Lawrence played…
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Whitney keep it cool and cozy at Levitate Backyard
There’s something inherently magical about a weeknight show that feels like anything but. At Levitate Backyard, Tuesday night’s concert with Whitney and…
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Back Cove Music Festival delivers a dreamy first year in Portland, Maine
There’s something special about a first-year festival. The possibilities are wide open, the expectations are low, and when it all comes together,…
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Weakened Friends rebuild, rewire, and return with ‘Feels Like Hell’
The early afternoon sun was beating down at Back Cove Festival’s main stage, but Portland’s own Weakened Friends are used to playing…
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Maren Morris gets unfiltered on new single “be a bitch”
Maren Morris is done playing nice. And she’s making that crystal clear on her fierce new single, “be a bitch,” out today…
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Couch announce debut album ‘Big Talk’ and drop lead single “What Were You Thinking”
Boston royalty has gone global. Couch, the seven-piece retro-pop/soul collective that’s long ruled the local scene with their horn-laced grooves, has announced…
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Eliza McLamb announces sophomore album Good Story
Following a breakout debut and a year on the road, Eliza McLamb is back with a new album. And this time she’s…
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Gatlin confronts faith, family, and Florida on debut album ‘The Eldest Daughter’
Gatlin’s debut album is confessional, confrontational, and deeply cathartic. The Eldest Daughter, out October 3 via Dualtone Records, sees the Florida-born, Los Angeles-based…
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Somewhere in the multiverse, Maya Manuela is born again
Under the smoldering sun on the fairgrounds of Marshfield, Maya Manuela does more than just perform. She confesses. In the soft-spoken, thunder-hearted…
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Levitate day 1: Local heat, local heroes, and a beloved dog’s birthday bash
On Saturday, July 12, the Levitate Music and Arts Festival returned to Marshfield, Massachusetts, for what turned out to be a sun-soaked, sold-out day…