Welcome to 2021. We may have taken a brief hiatus from New Music Friday for the holidays, but now that we are officially into 2021 we are back and ready to bless your ears with some of the hottest new tunes of the new year. So while the news may be hectic and the year is already feeling overwhelming, take a moment to sit
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The Soviet Machines Return with Self-Titled Album
After an eleven year split, Minneapolis punk rockers The Soviet Machines are officially back. Inspired by their newfound time in quarantine and the renewed friendship between founding members Jack Swagger and Marcus Jones, the band recruited new bassist in Rich Salsbury and set off to record an album with producer Jack Endino, best known for his work with Nirvana and Soundgarden. And now, to
The Autos Make Production Debut With New Single
Colorado based quartet The Autos are making their official debut this week with the release of their new single “Trespass.” Debuted on Friday, officially kicking off the new year in the best way, “Trespass” is the band’s first release as a group, featuring John Brown’s Body’s vocalist Elliot Martin. Made up of members Ian Gastl, Nick Wimer, Taylor Kaufman and Pancho Tranmer, The Autos
Beloved Cambridge Venue Shares Lot With New Community Fridge
The Sinclair theater in Cambridge is getting a new neighbor. Announced earlier this week, the popular venue located at 52 Church Street announced that they would be sharing their lot with the new Cambridge community fridge- fondly referred to as the Fridge in the Square. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fridge In The Square (@cambridgefridge) Described as “a mutual aid
Halsey Debuts New Makeup Line “about-face”
Halsey is once more extending her talents beyond the recording studio. Announced earlier this week, Halsey has officially debuted her first cosmetic line, titled about-face. Officially launching to the public tomorrow, January 4th, about-face is described as a “multi-dimensional makeup for everyone, everywhere created by Ashley Frangipane a.k.a. Halsey. Inspired by and for our diverse and artistic community, we create makeup made with integrity
Quarantine Questionnaire: Baby Shakes
2020 may now officially be behind us, but that hasn’t changed the uncertainty that has taken over the future of the music industry over the past nine months. With tours still postponed, releases still being delayed, the new year has only left us longing for more answers and praying for live shows to make their triumphant comeback. And for artists such as New York’s
Outline in Color Release New Single “Today’s Western”
Outline in Color are ready to kick off the new year with a bang. Released this morning, the Oklahoma based post-hardcore band have just given fans a new peek into their upcoming EP with the release of their new single “Today’s Western.” A eclectic sound featuring a mix of rock, hardcore, r&b and pop, Outline in Color use “Today’s Western” as a way of
The Albums and Songs That Got Us Through 2020
To quote Paramore, 2020 was the epitome of “Hard Times.” With a global pandemic shutting down the entirety of the live music industry and leaving the future of concerts (and entertainment in general) uncertain, this year was the hardest for musicians and fans alike to stay connected, stay creative, and fight against the negativity that seemed to sweep the globe. But where there was
Quarantine Questionnaire: Dean England
2020 is rapidly coming to a close. Finally we are able to begin to shake free from the hectic year and begin our journey into the new year with new awarenesses and goals. As well as a sense of hope that potentially can take us all into a better future. But, that being said- now, as we look back at the past year and
Union of Musicians Fight For Fair Royalties
Musicians around the world are signing up to fight back against injustice. This time, in the form of Spotify royalty payments. After nine full months of live music being put on an indefinite hold as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, musicians have been forced to turn to digital and physical markets to keep their careers afloat. But in a world where streaming is
