by Michael Cimaomo | May 17, 2012 | Northeast Underground
The state of Massachusetts has long been a home to a virtual who’s-who of rock legends and underground icons. “America’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band” Aerosmith formed in Boston in 1970. The indie stars of Dinosaur Jr. got their...
by Michael Cimaomo | May 24, 2012 | Northeast Underground
Fans of ‘90s nostalgia and local music are in luck this Friday. Springfield rockers Doug Ratner and the Watchmen (see photo) have landed a prime spot opening for alternative favorites the Spin Doctors at the Pearl Street Nightclub in Northampton, and the recipe...
by Michael Cimaomo | May 31, 2012 | Northeast Underground
Masaki Batoh Brain Pulse Music (Drag City) While “earworms” like “It’s a Small World” and the Mission Impossible them have been branded as songs you can’t get out of your head, the latest release by guitarist Batoh (of Ghost) began...
by Michael Cimaomo | Jun 1, 2012 | Northeast Underground
Lindstrom Six Cups of Rebel (Smalltown Supersound) Though popularly known for his barrage of remixes and 12” singles, Norwegian electronic artist Hans-Peter Lindstrom shoots for the stars on his fourth solo album. And inevitably, many listeners may find the end...
by Michael Cimaomo | Jun 7, 2012 | Northeast Underground
When the Dandy Warhols burst on to the Portland music scene in the early ‘90s, some saw the group as saviors, heralding the second coming of rock ‘n’ roll. Then, amidst problems with its major label (Capitol Records), disappointing record sales and a...
