Music

Hear A Myriad of Melodies on Dot Allison’s Dreamy New Single and Lyric Video “Can You Hear Nature Sing?” Out Today

June 2, 2021

After the haunting lead single Long Exposure heralded the release of Heart-Shaped Scars - Allison’s first album in 12 years and her most personal to date - Dot Allison unveils another new single and lyric video...

From Music to Comics, Tommy Siegel’s Creativity Knows No Limits

Madeline Knutson

October 28, 2020

Right now, we all need a few laughs and the feeling that someone understands exactly what we are going through. Luckily, Tommy Siegel has released his book of essays and comics, I Hope This Helps: Comics and Cu...

“We Can All Empathize Easier With Music”: Composer and Musician Genevieve Vincent Talks About The Power of Music

Madeline Knutson

September 13, 2020

We could all use a little laughter and a good dose of love in our lives these days. Released this weekend, The Broken Hearts Gallery promises to provide film audiences with those feel-good vibes we’ve been miss...

Try Some “New Medicine” With Mondo Cozmo – The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

August 10, 2020

It’s always said that it doesn’t matter how many times you fall down, only that you keep getting back up and trying again. Mondo Cozmo is a perfect representation of that idea. His latest album, New Medicine, w...

Spice Girls + Indie Rock: Meet The Only Ocean and Their Bandleader Wesley Hill

Madeline Knutson

July 27, 2020

If you're in search of some great new tunes to get you through quarantine, look no further than The Only Ocean. Composed of singer/songwriter/guitarist Wesley Hill, guitarist Tamara Simons, drummer Jonathan Pal...

Court Rules that Stairway to Heaven is an Original by Led Zeppelin

Blast Magazine Newsroom

March 12, 2020

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld that the guitar introduction in “Stairway to Heaven” did not infringe on the instrumental in “Taurus” by rock band Spirit.

Mystery and Intrigue: Locke & Key Composer Torin Borrowdale Chats with Blast Magazine About His Experiences in Film and Television

Madeline Knutson

March 6, 2020

If you are in the mood for mystery, just watch any project that Torin Borrowdale has worked on. As a film and television composer, Borrowdale has added his unique sound to exciting projects including the Netfli...

Letters To Cleo to headline 20th Annual Boston Hot Stove Cool Music Concert: Two decades of music, baseball, and giving back

Blast Magazine Newsroom

January 21, 2020

BOSTON (January 21, 2020) – Letters to Cleo will headline an all-star lineup of performers at the 20th anniversary Hot Stove Cool Music benefit concert, along with Belly’s Tanya Donelly and Gail Greenwood, Pete...

New Years Day band tour includes Worcester date

Blast Magazine Newsroom

April 30, 2019

New Years Day teams up with YouTube for the worldwide premiere of their American Psycho inspired music video for "Shut Up". Fans can tune in on YouTube from 1-3PM EST on May 1st to chat with the band before...

All Girl Punk Trio Potty Mouth coming to Boston July 5 (Tour dates inside)

John M. Guilfoil

April 23, 2019

Punk rock trio Potty Mouth will embark on a North American summer tour beginning this June, with dates supporting Dressy Bessy, Colleen Green and Justus Proffit as well as their own headline shows! Full tour ro...

Watch: The Dirt Extended Trailer of the Motley Crue Biopic

John M. Guilfoil

April 4, 2019

After nearly two decades since its release in 2001, Mötley Crüe's, New York Times bestselling autobiography, The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Bandwritten by Neil Strauss and published by...

Nothing Ends Album Release Tour at Sinclair

Mollie Krawitz

October 27, 2018

October 7 was the final date of Nothing’s album release tour for their third studio album, Dance on the Blacktop. The Philly shoegaze band was accompanied by Smut from Cincinnati, Big Bite from Seattle, and Swi...

Mr. Robot Composer Mac Quayle: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

May 11, 2018

As a composer, producer, remixer, and keyboardist, Mac Quayle has captivated audiences worldwide with his unique musical stylings and innovative arrangements. Best known for his work on recent Ryan Murphy produ...

Gamer Music Guru Gordy Haab: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

May 4, 2018

During his career, Gordy Haab has had the opportunity to compose for some of the most well-known video games, films, and television programs. Two of his most recent projects, Star Wars: Battlefront II and Star ...

Boston Loves Ezra Furman So Bad

Mollie Krawitz

March 15, 2018

On a chilly March night, Ezra Furman, supported by Anna Burch, played a well-attended show at Great Scott in Allston. The venue was filled with older and younger folks, probably because of the generation-transc...

Review: Phoebe Bridgers Plays Great Scott in Allston

Mollie Krawitz

March 7, 2018

On February 24, Phoebe Bridgers, supported by Nashville’s Sophie Allison under the name Soccer Mommy, performed to a sold-out crowd at Great Scott in Allston. The 23-year old Bridgers released her critically-ac...

Peter Rabbit Composer Dominic Lewis: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

February 16, 2018

Composer Dominic Lewis and Actor James Corden (Credit: Impact24 PR) Since the early 1900's, people around the world have loved hearing the story of Peter Rabbit. Now, fans of all ages can see the mischievou...

Legion Composer Jeff Russo: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

January 30, 2018

Although you may not be familiar with Jeff Russo’s name, you have definitely heard his music. The two-time Grammy nominee and Emmy winning composer has scored a diverse range of projects for film, television, a...

American Animals Composer Anne Nikitin: The Blast Interview

Madeline Knutson

January 19, 2018

Since winning the BBC New Talent, New TV Composers scheme in 2006, Anne Nikitin has worked tirelessly to become the award-winning composer she is today. Nikitin’s work can be heard in various high-profile telev...

The Blast Interview: Children of Bodom brings Lake Bodom to Palladium

Sinan Pehlivanoglu

December 11, 2017

As I dive deeper into the sinful world of Heavy Metal, my inner demon grows stronger and fortunately North America witnessed some of the best tours of the past decade this year with Trivium, Arch Enemy, Dream T...