Future Forward Festival uplifts Boston’s present through the arts

<p>You could argue that technically, every festival is an act of service to its respective communities — but few events pack as many mindful layers as Future Forward Festival. First launched in 2021 by Boston talent manager Robert “ROB.” Kelley-Morgan, the free fest returns this Saturday (September 21) to pack Harambee Park with live performances, art installations, and public health resources that “empower Boston’s vibrant Black-owned businesses, local artistry, and urban culture.” This year’s edition of Future Forward Festival is […]</p>
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YOU can buy Lars Frederiksen's guitars

Lars Frederiksen of Rancid is selling his guitars. There will be about 30 guitars for sale including a 1993 Epiphone Les Paul guitar that Frederiksen says was used to record Let’s Go as well as part of …And Out Come the Wolves. Lars aid, “For the last 35-40 years, I’ve been playing a lot of music—most importantly with Rancid, but also with Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards, Oxley’s Midnight Runners, Stomper 98, The Last Resort, the Old Firm Casuals, and the list goes on and on. Over the years I’ve acquired a lot of different types of guitars, some basses, and a lot of other cool stuff. I’ve used it all in some way, whether it’s been on stage or in the studio, but it’s been sitting and collecting dust. So I’ve teamed up with Reverb to get some of this gear into the hands of people who will play it.”The shop opens September 25 and you can see a preview here.

Videos: Origami Angel release video for “Sixth Cents (Get It?)” / “secondgradefoofight”

Origami Angel have released a video for their two new songs “Sixth Cents (Get It?)” and “secondgradefoofight”. The video was directed by Britain Weyant. The songs are off their upcoming album Feeling Not Found which will be out on September 27 via Counter Intuitive Records. Origami Angel will be touring the US and BC starting in October and released their two EPs re:turn and DE:PART in 2022. Check out the video below.

High Vis: "Drop Me Out"

High Vis have released a new song called “Drop Me Out”. The song is off their upcoming album Guided Tour which will be out on October 18 via Dais Records. igh Vis will be touring North America with Show Me The Body starting later this month and touring Europe and the UK starting in November. The band released their album Blending in 2022. Check out the song below.

Tours: Career Day announce US tour

Career Day have announced US tour dates for next month. The shows kick off in Ridgewood, NY and end up at Fest in Gainesville on October 27. Career Day will be releasing their EP I’ll Always Be This which will be out on September 27. Career Day released their album Where We’ve Always Been in 2022. Check out the dates below.

Hey, ily! to release new album, share "(Dis)Connected"

Montana-based Hey, ily! have announced that they will be reeling a new album. It is called Hey, I Loathe You! and will be out on October 25 via Lonely Ghost Records. The band has also released a new song called “(Dis)Connected”. Hey, ily! released their album Psychokinetic Love Songs and their EP Friend Group From Hell in 2022. Check out the song below.

Winona Fighter release video for “Swear To God That I’m (FINE)”

Winona Fighter have released a video for their new song “Swear To God That I’m (FINE)”. The song appears to be a standalone single and is available digitally via Rise Records. Winona Fighter released their EP Father Figure in 2022. Check out the video below.

Tours: Suicide Machines to tour Australia for the first time in 20 years

The Suicide Machines have announced tour dates for Australia. The band will be heading down under for the first time in 20 years and will kick off this run in January. Tickets go on sale September 25. The Suicide Machines will be joining the Flatliners at their Holiday Melee show in Toronto in December and released Revolution Spring in 2020. Check out the dates below