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REVIEW: 'Between You and Me,' the newest record from English two-piece Flyte
London folk-rock duo Flyte seem to attract greatness. What could be a surer sign of artistic success than snagging a Laura Marling feature on their 2023 self-titled album, only to debut the lead single for this year’s Between You and Me featuring vocals from legendary LA songwriter Aimee Mann? Now four albums in, Flyte sound like they’ve settled into themselves, offering up a breezy set of love songs that casually devastate and, for the most part, captivate. Songwriters Nico

Cole Clark
Oct 232 min read
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REVIEW: 'This Better Be Something Great,' the newest release from Manchester outfit Westside Cowboy
Westside Cowboy have tapped into a sound that marries fresh and familiar at a time alternative indie music needs a rambunctious refresher the most.

Amiee Bolger
Sep 193 min read
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SHOW GALLERY: Sports Team support Houndmouth in Boston, MA
It’s been a minute since we’ve caught up with Sports Team. Since the release of their second album in 2022, it feels like the London...
Kayla Harding
Nov 13, 20241 min read
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SHOW RECAP + GALLERY: Yard Act finds Utopia in Boston, MA
Coming off the release of their second studio album Where’s My Utopia? this spring, Yard Act have more than proven their staying power...

Emma Egan
Nov 2, 20242 min read
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SHOW RECAP + GALLERY: The Hives & Bad Nerves Bring Garage Rock Excellence to Boston, MA
Aside from an intimate one-off stop at The Sinclair last year, The Hives haven’t played a headlining set in Boston in over a decade. The...

Emma Egan
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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SHOW RECAP + GALLERY: The Last Dinner Party Bring Their Newest Album to Life in Boston, MA
Earlier this week, The Last Dinner Party begun their completely sold out US tour in support of their newest release, Prelude To Ecstasy,...

Emma Egan
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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ALBUM REVIEW: IDLES return to joy with TANGK
A review of IDLES's fifth studio album, TANGK, released February 16th, 2024.
Emma Egan + Emily Marshman
Feb 16, 20245 min read
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Buzzkill's Albums of 2023
The Buzzkill team's incomplete list of the best albums and EPs released in 2023.

Emily Marshman
Jan 29, 202418 min read
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SINGLE REVIEW: The latest single from riot-grrrl influenced South Wales' Murder Club, titled "Pictures of Myself"
Is there anything more life-affirming, yet simultaneously intricate and mental-health-defining than getting ready for a night out with...

Amiee Bolger
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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SHOW GALLERY: Flyte play full band show for Lincoln Hall in Chicago, IL
Flyte at Chicago, IL's Lincoln Hall in early November, by Deanna Doty.
Deanna Doty
Dec 4, 20231 min read
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SHOW RECAP: Demob Happy awe crowd during opening set for Death From Above 1979 in Nashville, TN
Demob Happy opening for Death From Above 1979 at the Basement East in Nashville, TN.

Emily Marshman
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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SHOW GALLERY: Sun Room and Sports Team make their return to Boston, MA
Sun Room and openers Sports Team at Royale in Boston, Massachusetts.
Meg Taylor
Oct 7, 20231 min read
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Ahead of Lollapalooza: Who you should catch, what you should eat, + after shows galore
Buzzkill's guide to Lollapalooza 2023 - the acts, both big and small; the eats; plus our hot tips!

Emily Marshman
Jul 24, 20236 min read
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REVIEW: Vistas perfect the indie pop breakup song with "I Know I Know"
"I Know I Know," the newest single from Scottish rockers Vistas, taken from their upcoming studio album "Is This All We Are?"

Emily Marshman
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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REVIEW: 'Quarrels,' the new EP from Brighton five-piece Youth Sector
'Quarrels,' the newest EP release from Brighton art-rock five-piece Youth Sector.

Amiee Bolger
Jun 22, 20233 min read
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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
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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
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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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SHOW GALLERY: The Mysterines and Badflower opening for AWOLNATION at House of Blues, Boston, MA
The Mysterines and Badflower opening for AWOLNATION at House of Blues in Boston, MA.
Olivia Reid
Oct 25, 20221 min read
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SHOW GALLERY: Wunderhorse + Fontaines D.C. at House of Blues Boston, MA
Wunderhorse and Fontaines D.C. at House of Blues in Boston, MA.
Ethan Lam
Oct 12, 20221 min read
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