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Dropkick Murphys: Thirty Years of Shipping Up From Quincy
How a basement band from a South Shore barbershop became Boston's loudest export, a Fenway anthem machine and the reason March smells like Guinness and sweat.
Feature · 3 min read
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones: Is the Skankin' About to Start Again?
Boston's plaid-suited ska-core pioneers broke up in 2022. Now Dicky Barrett says he's "actively trying" to put them back together — and the city is holding its breath.
Guide · 2 min read
The Rooms That Make Boston Rock
From sweaty 200-cap clubs to a century-old concert hall: the essential fan's guide to Greater Boston's live music venues.
Guide · 2 min read
Broke but Loud: How to See Great Boston Shows for Cheap
No-cover bars, conservatory recitals and a few ticket tricks that keep your wallet intact.