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Arts Appreciation: Ozzy Osbourne — A Pioneer of Heavy Metal Left on His Own Terms

July 23, 2025
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It would be hard to name another successful artist so passionately demeaned by the music press.

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Rock Concert Review: Lamb of God — Heavy Metal’s Circle Will Indeed Be Unbroken

July 21, 2025
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Lamb of God’s show at the MassMutual Center was as spirited, fierce, and technically dazzling as any that the group has brought to these parts over the past two decades.

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Rock Concert Review: The Mekons — Keeping Our Spirits Up in Difficult Times

July 18, 2025
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Fans who at least followed the band through its heyday in the late ’80s and early ’90s couldn’t have predicted the Mekons would wind it back in 2025 behind a new album just as galvanizing as their past catalog.

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Concert Review: Phish — A Heady Old-School Feast

June 24, 2025
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For those seeking adventure away from cookie-cutter arena rock, Phish still fit the bill.

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Artist Remembrance: Brian Wilson — An Appreciation

June 12, 2025
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Brian Wilson’s clear falsetto voice may be stilled but his amazing trove of timeless music lives on.

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Concert Review: The Boston Pops’ Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration — Challenging Terrain

June 4, 2025
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The challenge for the Boston Pops in this program is obvious: combining the structure of orchestral music with the improvisational nature of Garcia’s work. On Tuesday, the pairing of rock band and orchestra proved to be uneven, groovy interludes interlaced with tentative patches.

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Musician Interview: Talking to Suzanne Vega about “Flying with Angels”

May 30, 2025
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Suzanne Vega’s collection of 10 new original songs further solidifies and builds on her reputation as a unique talent among her generation of singer-songwriters.

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Music Festival Review: Boston Calling 2025

May 27, 2025
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The 2025 edition of Boston Calling largely appealed to a younger demographic, despite highlighting some older bearers of nostalgia.

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Musician Interview: Copilot at Boston Calling — A Dream Come True

May 20, 2025
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“You make it a goal — one day performing on a big stage, such as Boston Calling. To see it come to fruition is a dream, it’s awesome.”

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Concert Review: Devo’s De-Evolution — Still Surprisingly Fresh

May 12, 2025
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The arty, satirical rockers from Akron, Ohio, remain a singular entity — Devo has been as inspirational as it has been influential.

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