MUSIC Fall Festival Preview by Michael Gutierrez August 22, 2026 Fall festivals, from one-day local affairs to multiday out-of-towners, that are worth getting off the couch for.
MUSIC A chat with Afternoon Bike Ride at the Montreal Jazz Fest by Michael Gutierrez August 21, 2026 The Montreal folk poppers will conclude their American tour at the Lilypad on Saturday night.
MUSIC No one is disposable, not even a rat, at Rat****** by Michael Gutierrez August 16, 2026 A DIY music festival gets unwanted attention from high-priced lawyers, and life goes on, returning this weekend for its third edition.
MUSIC Somergloom is our fever dream of choice during the dog days by Michael Gutierrez August 13, 2026 Four nights of music, two stages, one liquid light show and Mr. Crêpe gone wrong at this year's edition of the "heavy" music bonanza.
MUSIC Come for the punk rock, stay for the fruit salad at a Cambridge listening party by Michael Gutierrez August 9, 2026 Bedtimemagic debuts its latest release "Lie Down With Dogs" inside Bridge Sound & Stage, where the muses of music work overtime.
CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK A thank-you note addressed to summer fun by Michael Gutierrez July 31, 2026 As the merry-go-round of the season starts to spin faster, transporting us from Nice to Somergloom, don't miss your opportunity to grab the golden ring.
MUSIC Somergloom is the final boss of the summer festival season by Michael Gutierrez July 30, 2026 Darkness and decay spread across the land in anticipation of the dog days music staple.
MUSIC Levitate Music Festival platforms local musicians and big name stars alike at the Marshfield Fairgrounds by Michael Gutierrez July 28, 2026 A little rain, lots of sunshine, the clinching goal at the World Cup Finals and more reggae than you can shake a stick at.
MUSIC Cambridge Porchfest covers three neighborhoods and two squares as it expands in its second year by Michael Gutierrez July 17, 2026 The community festival platformed local artists on a sleepy weekend in July.
MUSIC A sunny weekend of music in Marshfield by Michael Gutierrez July 1, 2026 The Indie previews the Levitate Music and Arts Festival, returning to the South Shore with reggae and more on July 18 and 19.