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SHOW RECAP + GALLERY: Joywave Brings Express Wash Tour to Boston with Support Dizzy and Elliot Lee
It’s no secret that Buzzkill loves Joywave. Collectively listening to the band since the release of their debut album How Do You Feel...

Emma Egan
May 1, 20231 min read


SHOW GALLERY: Caroline Polachek Brings The Spiraling Tour to Boston, MA
This past week Caroline Polachek made a stop in Boston on the second night of The Spiraling Tour's US leg, in support of her newest album...

Emma Egan
Apr 18, 20231 min read


SHOW RECAP: A Euphoric Night of Music and Sisterly Love with Aly & AJ at the Ryman Auditorium
Aly & AJ played an incredible nearly two-hour set of music, including nostalgic hits and brand new tunes.

Emily Marshman
Apr 13, 20235 min read


SHOW GALLERY: Molchat Doma and Nuovo Testamento in Boston, MA
Belarusian post-punk group Molchat Doma made a trip to Roadrunner this past week, the second Boston stop for the group in the past year...

Emma Egan
Apr 10, 20231 min read


SHOW GALLERY: Anna of the North, MARIS, and RebMoe bring Crazy Tour to Boston
Swipe through to see photos from Norwegian singer-songwriter Anna of the North's stop at Brighton Music Hall, supported by MARIS and...

Emma Egan
Mar 31, 20231 min read


REVIEW: boygenius's much-anticipated debut, 'the record,' is everything we had hoped for and more
The debut from indie supergroup boygenius is poignant and full of love. Also...maybe don't listen to it in public.

Emily Marshman
Mar 31, 20236 min read


SHOW RECAP + GALLERY: Sun Room brings the heat as they support Inhaler on US tour
After a more-than-successful two night run at The Sinclair last summer, Inhaler made their return to Boston earlier last week (St....

Emma Egan
Mar 28, 20232 min read


SHOW RECAP + GALLERY: The Beths bring Expert in A Dying Field to Life in Boston, MA
To know The Beths is to love them. Since catching the Auckland natives for the first time this past summer at Courtney Barnett’s touring...

Emma Egan
Mar 11, 20233 min read


REVIEW: Niina Soleil’s “Happy Pills” is a Dance-y Departure on the 405
In bubbled, neon mirrors she is reflected in fragments. Her red evening gloves blend with the flashing lights behind her. She is Niina...
McKinzie Smith
Feb 28, 20232 min read


SHOW RECAP + GALLERY: Samia at House Of Blues, Boston
Singer-songwriter Samia Finnerty brings her heartfelt, open performance to the House of Blues in Boston, MA.
Jada Cameron
Feb 17, 20231 min read


REVIEW: "Nothing But Mine," Billie Marten's second offering from upcoming album
This most recent single from British singer-songwriter Billie Marten is an unhurried, melodic ballad.

Emily Marshman
Feb 12, 20231 min read


THOUGHTS: Paramore Record Release Show, Listening Party at Grimey's, + A Review of 'This Is Why'
Some thoughts on Paramore's album release show at the Opry House in Nashville, the album listening event, + a brief review of "This Is Why."

Emily Marshman
Feb 10, 20237 min read


REVIEW: "International Dial Tones," the new single from Reminders
2023 has started off with a bang, all thanks to Reminders. Following on from the sensational Best of Beach Punk, the band is back with...

Amiee Bolger
Jan 21, 20232 min read


Buzzkill's Albums of 2022
A comprehensive list of the Buzzkill staff's favorite albums of 2022.

Emily Marshman
Jan 17, 202317 min read


SHOW GALLERY + RECAP: Daisy The Great + The Happy Fits bring Under the Shade of Green Tour to Boston
Daisy The Great and The Happy Fits in Boston, MA photographed by Emma Egan.

Emma Egan
Dec 30, 20222 min read


SHOW GALLERY: Giant Rooks at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, CA
Photos of Giant Rooks from their show at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, by Bella Margolis.
Bella Margolis
Dec 21, 20221 min read


SHOW GALLERY + RECAP: The Ballroom Thieves at The State Theater in Portland, ME
The Ballroom Thieves close out their tour at the State Theater in Portland, ME. Photos + words by Emma Egan.

Emma Egan
Dec 17, 20222 min read


SHOW GALLERY + RECAP: Bright Eyes Brings Their 2022 World Tour to The Coast of Maine
Over the more-than-two decades of Bright Eyes, it’s almost impossible to measure the impact they’ve had on the indie genre, and their...

Emma Egan
Nov 25, 20221 min read


SHOW GALLERY + INTERVIEW: A Chat With The Backfires + a Glimpse of their Boston show
An interview with frontman Alex Gomez of The Backfires + coverage from their set at Brighton Music Hall, by Emma Egan.

Emma Egan
Nov 23, 20223 min read


SHOW GALLERY: Alfie Templeman + Thomas Headon Double Headline Brighton Music Hall in Boston, MA
Photos from Thomas Headon and Alfie Templeman's headlining show at Brighton Music Hall in Boston, MA, by Emma Egan.

Emma Egan
Nov 18, 20221 min read
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