Rock
Each month, our arts critics — music, book, theater, dance, and visual arts — fire off a few brief reviews.
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This version of the band is less gritty and angry then back in the ’90s, but it is still identifiably anarchistic.
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The group’s exuberance makes it easy to like, an enthusiasm that is compounded by the quality of its live shows and its recordings.
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As we emerge from the pandemic, Rostam’s Changephobia strikes the right healing notes for fatigued ears.
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If you’re up for a lofty challenge, the experimental British rock outfit Black Midi is more than poised to fill the void.
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Pain and catharsis wind through Saskadelphia.
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For fans, this backstage concert documentary is obviously a gift. For others, it will serve as a testament to the power of a woman whose life’s work has made real world impact.
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For local music enthusiasts of all stripes, the hometown label was a point of pride; for musicians and fans the world over, Rounder was the go-to source for music you couldn’t readily find elsewhere.
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In her new album, Juliana Hatfield’s concerns are comeuppance, self-abasement, and the depravity of those who revel in the power to make decisions that can adversely affect others.
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A pair of documentaries about the most popular guitar-driven instrumental bands of all time.
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Arts Commentary: Rich in Creativity — But Nothing Else