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Listen to Nate Leavitt & the Elevation’s Weathered New Folk Single, ‘Take Me Back’

This post originally appeared on Vanyaland. Boston singer/songwriter Nate Leavitt is no stranger to Boston audiences. One of the finer musicians in town, the talented […]

City Life

Trombone Shorty, on the Future of Jazz and Playing for Obama

This post originally appeared on Vanyaland. The phrase “musical prodigy” is rarely used these days. It could be out of respect to the legends of […]

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Casey Desmond Is Back with ‘Three Licks’

This post originally appeared on Vanyaland. With an uncanny ability to glow in the darkest of environments, Casey Desmond has always been one of Boston’s […]

Liz Phair
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Smashing Pumpkins Announce a 2016 Acoustic Tour with Liz Phair

This post originally appeared on Vanyaland. One of the best tours to hit the area last year was the co-headlining jaunt from Smashing Pumpkins and […]

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Lazy Sunday: What to Binge This Week – January 31-February 6, 2016

If you’re feeling a bit lazy this week and need a few streaming suggestions, we’ve got you covered. Berklee College of Music alum Charlie Puth […]

Dandy Warhols
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The Dandy Warhols Are Embarking on a U.S. Tour for Distortland

This post originally appeared on Vanyaland. The Dandy Warhols are finally coming back to town. And they’ll be armed with a new record, too. A […]

Band Without Hands
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Band Without Hands Is Releasing a New EP

This post originally appeared on Vanyaland. Many bands shout and scream about upcoming new music. “Announcements of announcements” sort of things—build-up, lead up, mount up, […]

Johnny D's
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Johnny D’s Reveals Its Final Show

This post originally appeared on Vanyaland. After nearly 50 years of live music, the end of Johnny D’s is coming into view. But not without […]

Coldplay
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Coldplay Announces U.S. Stadium Tour

This post originally appeared on Vanyaland. Unfortunately, the Patriots won’t be going to see Coldplay in Super Bowl 50 next month. So, in what doesn’t […]

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Listen to Night Lights’ Sparkling New Single, ‘Take My Hand’

This post originally appeared on Vanyaland. Last time we chilled out with Night Lights, the young rock band was playing our 2015 Boston & Beyond […]

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New Rock Photo Exhibit Opens at the Verb

This post originally appeared on Vanyaland. At most live music shows around town, Boston rock and roll photographer Johnny Anguish of Daykamp Music usually has […]

Muse at TD Garden
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Photos: Muse’s ‘Drones’ Tour Comes to TD Garden

This post originally appeared on Vanyaland. Muse have never backed down from progressing forward. A few years back, the British rock trio denounced their first […]

Cousin Stizz
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‘Best of the Bean Vol. 1’ Illuminates Boston’s Hip-Hop Scene

This post originally appeared on Vanyaland. A new 31-track mixtape is shining a light on Boston’s blossoming hip-hop scene. Best of the Bean Vol. 1 […]

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Japanese Sensation Babymetal Is Coming to Boston

This post originally appeared on Vanyaland. A few weeks ago, Japanese pop-cult sensation Babymetal announced a handful of North American tour dates, but Boston was […]

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Strings Attached: Brian Wilson to Perform Pet Sounds with the Boston Pops

This post originally appeared on Vanyaland. The Beach Boys’ classic album Pet Sounds turns 50 years old this May, and Brian Wilson will be spending […]