Originally from NH but based in Somerville comes the dynamic indie rock sounds of Watson Park, who are set to play a big local show next Thur. 8/13 at Deep Cuts in Medford where they'll be joined alongside The Spine Stealers and Scrivener in what is sure to be a frolicking good time for all in attendance that evening. I've been a huge believer in Watson Park from the start, having interviewed frontman Evan Ringle on my podcast a couple of years ago whom I find to be a charmin

Based in Austin, TX but originally from outside Philadelphia comes the lush and beautiful instrumentation of Alex Hartley, who has released his brand new single out into the world today titled "I Believe". The song is a deeply personal one from Alex, as the song chronicles him and his wife as they were going through the process of trying to conceive a child through IVF, and the difficulites that came through along the way. The song is very downtempo, but has some melodic prop

Worcester based emo pioneers Good Sleepy have released their latest tune to the world just yesterday titled "Keep The Pace". The tune is a refreshing, bombastic piece of pure bliss with emo influenced rhythms delivered right to your eyes and ears, giving you an intimate moment as if the guys are performing right in front of you and giving in to your ever growing musical demands. The group consists of Seth Girard, Ryan Duggan, Thomas Sullivan, and Jack Wensky. I saw the fellas

Lynn, MA based alt-rock quartet Pregame Rituals are back with their brand new summer ready anthem out today called "Everyone In The Sun". The song has soaring choruses, impeccable instrumentation, and top notch production all the way throughout that make the track an inescapable bop that you'll be coming back to repeatedly for all of your musical enjoyment needs. I've been a huge fan of the guys for some time, being close friends with lead vocalist/guitarist Georgio Broufas f

From the small town of Fuquay-Varina in North Carolina comes the pure and passionate country sounds of Jayson Arendt who released his latest single "California Sober" just last week. Jayson has been gaining clout in the sports world currently playing for the Texas Tailgaters in the Banana Ball league. On top of that he also made an appearance on American Idol in the audition round, where he eventually made it to Hollywood before being eliminated early. What sets Jayson apart

From the Granite State in Newmarket, NH comes the soothing indie folk vibe of Sneaky Miles, who released their brand new single last Friday called "Chapel Door". The song is a crisp, inviting tune with the band's hallmark rhythms and harmonic instrumentation that works well in tandem with the abundance of musical talent that is ever so present in the group. I've been close friends with the group for a few years now, especially the original trio of Kevin O'Brien, Jake Gagne, a

The mercury is rising and the beads of sweat are forming, and the only thing that means around here is the return of MusicBoxPete's annual Bands of Summer shirtless photo special. A yearly fixture on the site, this year's special is loaded with photos galore of shirtless musicians more than willing to show off their bodies to an adoring crowd, and provides a way for artists to show a different side of their personality to their audience. It also gives fans a new appreciation

Emanating from Medford, MA rising local hip-hop star KSAP is back with his outstanding sophomore album just released the other day titled "KOBE". The collection is a piercing, cathartic effort with elements of R&B interspersed in between the hip-hop elements to create a diverse and refreshing collection of tunes that shows where KSAP is currently at the stage of his personal and professional life. Just recently graduated from my old high school Medford High, KSAP was just acc

Photo Credit: Atiba Jefferson Irvine, CA's own Thrice are set to hit up Boston this weekend when they grace the stage at MGM Music Hall in Boston right near Fenway Park on Sat. 6/20 alongside Jimmy Eat World. The tour is in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Jimmy Eat World's landmark 2001 album "Bleed American", and Thrice will be there opening the night and setting things in motion playing cuts from their latest album "Horizons/West" alongside some older cuts. Thrice

Nashville based Dylan Rockoff is back with his brand new single that came out last Friday titled "Burden". The track signals a new start and a fresh chapter for the burgeoning singer-songwriter who has been making his name heard around Nashville for quite some time now. Dylan got his start in the Boston area where I first met him being a fellow Northeastern Huskies alum, and getting the opportunity to see him play live at The Red Room @ Cafe 939, along with featuring him on t

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on Thursday, and that means to get out your national team's jerseys, and bask in the glow of beers on the table and the sound of vuvuzelas in the air as the quest for the ultimate prize in soccer (or football) supremacy gets underway. Another component that doesn't get talked about much is the music as the tournament provides a cultural melting pot of sorts with music from an array of different countries that provides for a breadth of excitement

From the heart of Allston Rock City comes the dynamic sounds of Today Junior, who are back with their brand new single out to the masses today titled "Keep On Pushing Me". The song is a riff laden, indie/psych rock paradise with Harry's vocals ripping a crevice all over the framework, leaving you spellbound and just reeling to pick up the pieces afterwards. Brothers Harry and Mike O'Toole deliver a cratering charge on lead vocals/guitar and drums respectively to create a thun

Photo Credit: Bobbie Knopp Hailing from the land of cheese in Wisconsin comes the dynamic indie rock vibes of Horace Greene, who have released their summer primed anthem just last week titled "Cosmic Bodies". The song is a vivacious, bombastic tune with perky melodies and a non-stop melodic charge that elevates their sound right from the getgo, and doesn't let up right until the very end. The song also has some mellow moments that allow you to enjoy the vibe that much more wi

The Memorial Day weekend aka the unofficial start of summer is finally here, and that means to crank up the grills, load up the cooler, and most importantly create some banging playlists as I do my annual reveal of my personally curated Summer of 2026 playlist. This playlist features summer ready anthems that are guaranteed to make your summer outing that much more enjoyable, whether you're at the beach, out cruising with the moonroof open, or simply just lounging on your bac

The unofficial start of summer aka Memorial Day weekend is here, and with that comes the return of my annual "Bands of Summer" shirtless photo special! The annual special is back with musicians getting a chance to showcase a different side of themselves by bearing some skin, and reveal a side of artists we'd never thought we'd see up close. This special is open up to all musicians, and everyone is encouraged to be creative and have fun when sending in these photos. Here are t

Connecticut native and Nashville based country folkie Joshua Quimby has released his brand new single to the ears of listeners today called "Rotten". It's the second song from his forthcoming album "Piecemeal" that will be out on August 7th. The song is a raw, stripped, and unadulterated piece of joy that will grab your attention instantaneously upon first listen. Joshua's raw and weathered voice fit in with the country folk aesthetic that he has immersed himself in right fro

Actor turned musician Finn Wolfhard is set to play the Boston area for the first time when he graces the stage on Wed Jul. 22 at Royale in Boston. He's touring in support of his sophomore album "Fire From The Hip" that is coming out on July 10. The first single "I'll Let You Finish" is already making waves with Finn's trademark melodic voice ricocheting across the musical walls with remarkable ease, and his impeccable instrumentation that has made him a massive hit in the ind

From the wilderness of Bangor, ME comes the indie infused sounds of Milk Street, who will be playing the Cantab Lounge in Cambridge tonight to kick off the month in May in grand fashion with music fans and enthusiasts flocking from all over to get their local music fix. I've been enamored with Milk Street for some time, as they have an original, eclectic musical blend that is genreless in fashion and has a potent energy to it where you won't be standing still when you see the

Connecticut based singer-songwriter James MacPherson has released his much anticipated debut solo album to the world today titled "All This Happened". The effort is a stunning, beautiful effort with James's angelic voice soaring infinitely to the sky immediately upon the leadoff single "Arizona", and his presence is felt in some way, shape, or form all the way throughout that is quite simply breathtaking. James is also part of the collective Bonsai Trees with Nick Sokol that

Portland, ME musical prodigies Rigometrics have just released their brand new album to the masses the other day titled "The Rigossance Era" and are gearing up to play The Rockwell in Davis Sq. Somerville on Thur. 5/21. The band have an eclectic mixture of rock and funk with some psychedelic rock elements thrown in to create an highly insatiable blend that is guaranteed to draw fans in left and right. The trio consists of Derek Haney on drums, Joey Berger on guitar, and Keenan