Boston Rock Photos And Stuff
Orchids
Mystic
2015
I don’t claim to be an dream pop expert. In fact, I may be the least qualified person to write about the electronically intimate debut EP from Orchids. Fair enough. Before I go, I’ll leave you with this observation. After listening to Mystic, “Coming Down” was stuck in my head for hours, which is impressive considering the chorus to “Underground” is so darn catchy. I thought for sure that would be the one lodged in my noggin.
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The Wrong Shapes
“Stuck”
2015
The Wrong Shapes’ November single loops and dives in mid-tempo, mid-fi melancholy. “Stuck” continues the band’s predilection for layering stripped-down loops and beats into quirky musical memories. It’s a sound perfectly suited to daydreaming.
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This is Airport. Bands don’t come much better. One day I hope more people realize this. Until then, I’m content to watch these guys fill The Lizard Lounge with their sweet, sweet, ’70s-radio-inspired sounds.
Sinnet
“Houdini Hands”
2015
Sinnet are masters of creating cool ambiance with their slightly off-kilter pop songs. Judicious amounts of organ and reverb add to the drama on their latest single. “Houdini Hands” was released just before Halloween, complete with a campy slasher-themed video. The eerie number feels right at home for the season, rattling bones right down to its cacophonous finish.
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Here are Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents rippin’ up the rug at The Lizard. They make it look easy.
Gene Dante And The Future Starlets brought glitz, glamour and a love of all things grandiose to the Lizard Lounge rug.
Beware The Dangers Of A Ghost Scorpion!
Boss Metal Zone
2015
I know we’re well into November, but the city’s finest punk exotica surf rock outfit delivered this Halloween treat that should not go unmentioned. Beware The Dangers Of A Ghost Scorpion! put together the Boss Metal Zone from their time at Rubber Tracks Boston. The four quick-hitters included here are chock full o’ the scorching instrumental goodness you’ve come to expect from the masked musical marauders. Listen if you dare.*
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* Leftover Halloween tagline. Sorry.
Eric Salt and Mike Oram were on the rug as I settled in for another night of wonderful music at The Lizard. Their set of ’80s tunes included the best cover of The Cars’ “Let’s Go” I’ve ever heard. Well done.
The Girls Rock Campaign Boston fundraiser at O’Brien’s ended with a fiery Rage Against The Machine tribute set.
Solo Sexx used their infectious energy to channel Salt-N-Pepa for the Girls Rock Campaign Boston fundraiser at O’Brien’s. They even added a few songs of their own for good measure.
