Sadly, Richard Lloyd of Television announced that he has bile duct cancer. In a statement on his gofundme, the cancer was described as "tumors in his liver, including one located dangerously close to a major blood vessel. Because of its location, doctors cannot safely operate to remove it at this time… He has been in the ICU seven times, dealing with serious complications including sepsis twice, as well as complications involving his liver and kidneys. And through all of this, he’s fighting.”We wish Lloyd all the best in his fight.

The Dwarves are back on the East Coast in September. They'll be in Philadelphia on September 4 at Nikki Lopez, in NYC on September 5 at Gold Sounds, and in Massachusetts at RPM Fest on September 6. The band released Jenkem earlier this year.

Sadly, Scott Guerin, singer and founder of the deadbeats, has passed away. The cause of death was not made public. Guerin formed first wave punkers the deadbeats in the 70s and then resurrected the band in the '90s and 2010s. You can hear some of the band's music below.

<p>The only thing more satisfying than calling someone on their BS is doing it with a friend who doesn’t mince words. Enter the dual disses of 617, the musical project of Boston artists Serge Alex and Black Velma. The new group last week (August 21) dropped “dirtyboy,” a shared eye roll in the form of a single. “Got something to say? / Be direct, like payday” Black Velma quips, while Alex coos the kiss-off: “I hope you have better luck […]</p>
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<p>There’s nothing inherently wrong with keeping things tight from time to time. However, keeping things loosey goosey is a true spice of life, and Craig Conant just happens to be a master curator of such a flavor. As announced earlier this week, the easy-ridin’ comic is making his way back to Boston in the early innings of 2027 for one night at The Wilbur on January 9. With a continued ascension in the stand-up ranks, Conant brings a new hour […]</p>
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