Stephen Atkinson

The Black Keys are one of the most prolific, influential and successful bands of the past 20 years. Something special happens when the duo of Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney create music and further their discography as the Black Keys. They win Grammy’s and sell out stadiums all across the world. But what happens when other sonic avenues are...

British post-punk band Savages have grabbed the music scene by the ears and screamed directly in it's face. The female foursome of Jehnny Beth, Gemma Thompson, Ayse Hassan and Fay Milton have been on a mission since they released their first single "Shut Up" off of their debut album Silence Yourself. That mission is very clearly evidenced by their...

Fleetwood Mac took the stage at Comcast Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts last Friday to a very enthused and multi-generational crowd. The energy and broad spectrum of fans is a testament to the fact that Fleetwood Mac is one of those rare bands who has created timeless music over the course of a lengthy, storied career. No matter how...

The word "gifted" does not even begin to scratch the surface of how well Colin Stetson can play the bass saxophone. He has mastered the art of circular breathing allowing him to consistently exhale and defy the very mechanics of the human respiratory system. He is currently touring with violinist Sarah Neufeld and they recently played a very small,...

Los Angeles-based indie rock band Local Natives, almost seemed to be pulling a premature April Fools joke on March 30 when they took the stage at the Boston House of Blues right at 8:00 pm, opening their set with "You and I" and "Breakers" off their newest album Hummingbird. The show was sold out but seemed to be about...

A couple weekends ago, Dropkick Murphys held three shows in Boston in three nights to help Beantown properly celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend. The three night stand started at the TD Garden and ended at House of Blues. Every show was sold out, leaving plenty of rabid fans upset they did not have a ticket to the hottest show...

The sign out front of Boston's Paradise Rock Club read "STRFKR" and left many passers by wondering what type of music to expect. Their first hint that it was an electronic band would be one HUGE fan waiting in line in 30 degree weather in a leather vest studded with LED lights that would glow and spell out "I...

On 3/14 Coheed and Cambria played at the Boston House of Blues for a sold out crowd. The line was out the door and around the block at the security check nearly 2 hours before show time. Amongst all the chatter, people were discussing what songs would be played and what to expect at the next show on...

Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken, better known as Big Gigantic, played another one of their high octane and high energy shows last Friday (2/15/2013) night at the House of Blues in Boston. The large Big Gigantic (confusing I know) fanbase was in full attendance for the show and were dazzled by the signature lights and sounds. Gigantic played their...

Canada's Purity Ring stopped in Boston last Wednesday night for their second to last show of their Shrines tour. Due to a spike in ticket sales, the venue switched from the smaller more personal Paradise Rock Club to the larger more grandiose House of Blues. Young Magic opened for Purity RIng received a very positive crowd response. When...