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WFNX dies before it gets old

Radio Silence
One of the greatest anti-establishment rallying cries of the 20th century was the notion that you can't trust anyone over the age of 30.

By: MICHAEL MAROTTA | May 23, 2012

The Toxic Avenger | Angst

Little Owl Recordings (2012)
The Toxic Avenger is a fitting moniker for French DJ/producer Simon Delacroix.

By: MICHAEL MAROTTA | May 22, 2012

Cut Copy on the Celtics-Sixers series, defeating the Hawks, and the Atlanta media's 'character assassination'

In Green Colours 2
In Green Colours 2

By: MICHAEL MAROTTA | May 15, 2012

Cut Copy on their Celtics pride, watching NBA playoff games in casinos, and hailing the Truth, Paul Pierce

In Green Colours
Earlier today I connected with Cut Copy guitarist Tim Hoey to get the truth behind their Green alliance, knowing full well the band will be glued to the screen -- 9:30 am Saturday, Australia time -- when Game 3 rolls around this evening at the Garden.

By: MICHAEL MAROTTA | May 04, 2012

Lost in the ethereal sound of Blouse

Modern-day escapism
Music is often meant to soothe, to relax the mind, and — at times of greatest need — to provide an escape from our drab daily grind.

By: MICHAEL MAROTTA | May 01, 2012

Jen Johnson finds her ground with Velah

Rhymes with Stella
Last year was many things for many people, but 2011 as a whole just wasn't much fun for former Static of the Gods vocalist/guitarist Jen Johnson.

By: MICHAEL MAROTTA | May 01, 2012

Coachella delivers beats, treats, and a Tupac hologram

Three days in 3D
There was an endless list of notable things that happened this past weekend (the first of two) in the California desert.

By: MICHAEL MAROTTA | April 19, 2012

Out: Sizing up the Rumble survivors, the wild cards, and the breakouts

Eight isn’t enough
Twenty-three bands entered T. T.'s own private Thunderdome last week, and only eight bands remain after six Rock 'n' Roll Rumble nights of preliminary-round musical throwdowns.

By: MICHAEL MAROTTA | April 11, 2012

Sand Reckoner provide sensory overload

A wider scope
Since the 1960s, bands classified as "psychedelic" have been caught in the endless pursuit of trying to expand the senses beyond pure aural stimulation.

By: MICHAEL MAROTTA | April 03, 2012

Out: There are no favorites in this year’s Rock and Roll Rumble

Get ready to rock
It's spring in Boston, which means it's time to Rumble.

By: MICHAEL MAROTTA | March 30, 2012

Boston rocks an Austin gang once again

Masshole heaven
Fitting for a region of colleges, it's hard to imagine any city having a greater fraternity of bands down at SXSW than our very own Boston.

By: MICHAEL MAROTTA | March 22, 2012

South By South Mess

Bring on the ADD!
Ah, SXSW 2012!

By: MICHAEL MAROTTA | March 21, 2012

Primed 4 SXSW ’12

A dozen bands that will be more popular after playing shows next week in Austin
The headlines and posts for South by Southwest 2012 (the music portion of which this year runs March 14-18) have not only been fast and furious, but also packed with some serious celebrity appeal.

By: MICHAEL MAROTTA | March 09, 2012