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Live Review: One High Five at The Prospector
Material: One High Five present material that yearns for identity. Within 40 minutes, the music takes a journey through several concepts, each one requiring development ... -
Live Review: The Fontaines at Harvard & Stone
Material: The self-described “new-wop” group—imagine vintage doo-wop crossed with alternative pop—writes catchy songs that showcase powerful dynamics. Verses transition seamlessly to poppy choruses or staccato ... -
Live Review: r.e.l. at The Dirty Laundry
Material: r.e.l. is a 19-year-old indie-pop artist who creates layered songs with an upbeat pop sound inspired by passion and a sunny disposition. Her songs ... -
Live Review: Jaway at Viva Cantina
Material: Jaway is self-described as a combination of R&B, soul and Afro pop. The band shows a lot of flexibility within those styles, putting up-tempo, ... -
Live Review: Bad Bad Meow at Abbey Pub
Material: While they describe themselves as “Americana-Punk/Garage-Country,” Bad Bad Meow definitely has a taste of New Wave and Pop-Rock as well. Their music is infectious ... -
Live Review: Blackwater at The Whisky a Go-Go
Material: Blackwater is a London power-trio whose material is a blend of radio-friendly alt-rock with a flair for melodic, pop-oriented vocals. Many of their songs ... -
Live Review: Lade at The Mint
Material: Self-described as “electronic indie-pop,” Lade has the soulful harmonized lounge vibe of Zero 7 with space-related themes that makes the overall sound unique. ... -
Live Review: Rachel Garlin at Room 5 Lounge
Material: Singer/songwriter Rachel Garlin’s music can be categorized as more than just songs, but as lyrical stories. “Broke Down House” tells the tale of friends ... -
Live Review: Matt Romagna at Sidewalk Cafe
Material: Matt Romagna’s user-friendly music falls in the middle of acoustic, Americana and country “light.” Thematically, subjects favor Nashville themes of love found and relationship ... -
Live Review: John Defeo at Room 5 Lounge
Material: Combining elements of funk, hip-hop and acoustic pop, John Defeo has developed a neo-soul sound with attitude. The vocals, delivered with a hip-hop intensity, ...
