<p>Over the years, artists have likened themselves to countless inanimate objects as a way of saying “take me, I’m yours” — vacuum cleaners and Ford Cortinas come to mind — and S AND R just added balloons to the heap. The Boston duo of Saxon Kennedy and Reeve Pope drift into the realm of indie-pop with “Party Balloon,” their new single and first release since their May EP Honey, Look At My Face. The tune arrived earlier this month (December […]</p>
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Reckoner have released a new song called “She is the Knife”. It is available digitally now and appears to be a standalone single. Reckoner will be playing Black Christmas on December 28 at Majestic Complex in Detroit, MI and released their self-titled 7-inch earlier this year. Check out the song below.

Deaf Club have released a video for their cover of “El Camino Car Crash” by Swing Kids, one of lead vocalist Justin Pearson’s first bands. The video was filmed during their tour of Europe and the UK earlier this year and was directed by Stephen Inman. The song is available digitally via Three One G Records. Deaf Club released Bad Songs Forever in 2022. Check out the video below.

Punkspring has announced its first wave lineup for 2025. Iggy Pop will be playing only the Tokyo date of the festival. Bad Religion, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Yellowcard, and Pennywise will be playing both dates of the festival. Punkspring will take place on March 29 at Intex Osaka in Osaka, Japan, and on March 30 at Makuhari Messe in Tokyo, Japan. Check out the announcement below.

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LDB Fest has announced its lineup for 2025. Basement, Cold World, Superheaven, Fury, Glare, God’s Hate, High Vis, Mindforce, Missing Link, Modern Color, Never Ending Game, Peeling Flesh, SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Soul Search, Spy, Static Dress, Year of the Knife, xWeaponx, Bad Beat, COA, Collateral, Combust, Haywire, Holy Blade, Indication Records, Killing Me Softly, Prevention, Shogun, Soul Blind, Split Chain, Surfaced, Two Witnesses, and xGaargoylex will be playing the festival. LDB Fest will take place at the Triple Crown Pavilion in Louisville, Kentucky on April 25-26, 2025.

<p>It’s only fitting that as we wake up sleepy-eyed from another Boston Music Awards party spotlighting all the various scenes and sounds from across the city, Nick Minieri comes correct with his annual DJ mega-mix to drop an inspired beat on the year that was. In what has become as much a tradition around here as our Year In ReView series, we’re excited to present HOMETOWN 2024 (Boston Artist Showcase Mix), the 10th installment of the Boston DJ and producer’s […]</p>
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<p>Editor’s Note: Welcome to On Sale @, a weekly series from Vanyaland alerting concertgoers to the best shows coming to The Paradise Rock Club and Brighton Music Hall. Check in each week for a highlighted look at each show, and how to access the best tickets as soon as they go on sale. Victoria Canal, February 22 As 2024 winds to a close, Victoria Canal is getting a fast jump on 2025. The rising Spanish-American singer-songwriter, who was born in […]</p>
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<p>Editor’s Note: Welcome to On Sale @, a weekly series from Vanyaland alerting concertgoers to the best shows coming to Citizens House of Blues. Check in each week for a highlighted look at each show, and how to access the best tickets as soon as they go on sale. The Used, 25 Year Anniversary Tour, April 9, 11, and 12 The Used are turning 25 in ’25. And naturally, the Utah alt-rock band is celebrating in grand style. Bert McCracken […]</p>
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<p>Editor’s Note: Welcome to On Sale @, a weekly series from Vanyaland alerting concertgoers to the best shows coming to MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Check in each week for a highlighted look at each show, and how to access the best tickets as soon as they go on sale. Empire of the Sun, Ask That God Tour, May 24 It’s absolutely wild that it’s been nearly 20 years since Empire of the Sun first crashed our hearts, minds, and […]</p>
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