Boston Music Awards 2024: Here are the winners

<p>The 2024 Boston Music Awards popped the eff off. A vibrant, and at times raucous, party went down at Big Night Live as the city’s annual scene celebration brought the heat on a rainy and miserable night in North Station. Inside the venue and away from the bad weather, the vibes were strong and the positivity infectious as 47 awards were handed out, highlighted by Watertown resident Noah Kahan taking home Artist of the Year, Live Artist of the Year, […]</p>
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Tours: Flogging Molly announce US tour and Shamrock Rebellion shows

Flogging Molly have announced US tour dates for this spring. The dates include their Shamrock Rebellion St. Pat’s Weekend Celebration. The Aggrolites and Slaughterhouse will be joining them on all dates and Me First and The Gimme Gimmes will be joining them on their Shamrock Rebellion shows. Flogging Molly released their EP ’Til The Anarchy’s Restored in 2023 and released their album Anthem in 2022. Check out the dates below.

Year In ReView: 12 interesting 617 Q&A revelations from 2024

<p>The Vanyaland 617 Q&A series hit an apex this year, with 18 brave souls sitting down for a run of six questions, asked to provide one recommendation, and fielding our tailored-to-the-individual seven of something. The format of the interviews wasn’t the only thing the subjects had in common; they all had interesting stories and revelations. Whether it was Alkaline Trio’s Dan Andriano ranking his favorite trios, Stone Temple Pilots’ third singer Jeff Gutt rating replacement frontmen, or electronic-pop sage Johnny […]</p>
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Festivals & Events: Slam Dunk announces five European festivals for 2025

Slam Dunk Festival has announced five festivals around Europe. The festivals will take place in May and June and will hit Antwerp, Belgium, Utrecht, Netherlands, Lyon, France, Zurich, Switzerland, and Milan, Italy. Neck Deep will be playing on all dates. The Used, New Found Glory, The Ataris, A Day To Remember, Zebrahead, and Landmvrks will be playing on select dates. Slam Dunk’s UK festival will take place on May 24 in Hatfield and May 25 in Leeds with Streetlight Manifesto, Bad Cop/Bad Cop, Alkaline Trio, and Scowl among the bands playing. Check out the new dates below.

Excuse Me, Who Are You? sign to PNWK Records

Excuse Me, Who Are You? have announced that they have signed to PNWK Records. The band announced this in an Instagram post which reads in part, ”YO WE SIGNED TO @pnwkrecords 😈 so stoked to be working with them to bring ya mfers the best EMWAY possible AHHHHH Want to also give a shout out to @thumbsuprecords for taking care of us over the past few years 🖤 TUR will always be family”Excuse Me, Who Are You? Released their album Double Bind earlier this year. Check out the announcement in full below.

Tours: The Used announce 25th anniversary tour (US)

The Used have announced US tour dates to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The band will be playing three dates in each city on this run and will be playing their 2002 self-titled album, their 2004 album In Love And Death, or their 2007 album Lies for the Liars in 2007 in full on select dates. The tour kicks off in the spring and tickets go on sale on December 13. The Used released Medz earlier this year. Check out the dates below.

Dying Scene Album Review: Mustard Plug – “Hey!”

Ska legends Mustard Plug are back with an eight-track EP entitled HEY!. This latest record highlights the band’s creativity and gives the listener a little bit of everything that Mustard Plug has to offer. It features four new tracks from last year’s Where Did All My Friends Go? album sessions; produced by Descendents‘ Bill Stevenson […]

Ska legends Mustard Plug are back with an eight-track EP entitled HEY!. This latest record highlights the band’s creativity and gives the listener a little bit of everything that Mustard Plug has to offer. It features four new tracks from last year’s Where Did All My Friends Go? album sessions; produced by Descendents‘ Bill Stevenson – as well as a few surprises.

Kicking off the EP is the title track, “Hey!”, a fast-paced song, best suited for a live show and an audience chanting along; it’s reminiscent of Evil Doers days and is a stellar start to the album. The second song, “Take Me With You,” takes it down a notch and adds a harmonic touch; although a slower tempo, it flows well with the rest of the album. Next up for new material is “West Coast,” a simplistic pop-ska-style track and the most energetic song on the album, showcasing the band’s favourite locations. Lastly, “Not Breaking Down” – it’s heavy-hitting, fast and made for the dance floor – you can’t go wrong with this track.

Now for the surprises… The teaser released for this EP was “Vampire,” from last year’s album Where Did All My Friends Go?; although it’s not the Mustard Plug version you’re familiar with. “Vampire (House on Fire)” has been remixed and reworked by Math(s) into a gothic-style EDM track and it is going over well with fans. The song “Now or Never” from the same album is now your classic dub track, thanks to the legendary, Victor Rice; dubbed perfectly with a syncopated rhythm and echoing vocals. There are a couple covers on this EP as well; “Springtime,” from the children’s show, Imagination Movers and “Waiting Room” by Fugazi; the latter has been a staple at live shows throughout the years.

This album is Mustard Plug’s most eclectic thus far, pushing the boundaries of their creativity while maintaining the style that fans adore. Hey! is available on December 13, 2024, on Dashiki Clout Records. And for all you vinyl collectors, don’t miss out on this limited edition vinyl either. Get Hey! here on exclusive maroon vinyl—limited to 300 copies.

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Year in ReView: Vanyaland’s 12 months of comedy favorites in 2024

<p>After many attempts to figure out just where the hell this year went, we decided to end our search and instead offer up what we remember most fondly about 2024 as part of our annual Year in ReView festivities. Which, in regards to the vast array of comedy releases, was plenty to keep us afloat as we maneuvered the hell ride that was the past 12 months. However, as we quickly discovered, it’s nearly impossible to narrow down the landscape […]</p>
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The Lockdowns release debut LP

The Lockdowns are a Houston pop-punk band that have been around about four years. Last week, they released their debut LP, Can't catch a break. That's out via Mom's basement records. You can hear it below.