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A semi-regular column exploring new and rising local bands and artists deserving of attention.
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Scene Point Local: Central Massachusetts
Posted July 7, 2011, 5:31 a.m.In the first of a new style for our Upcoming Talent section, Scott W. highlights three bands from the central Massachusetts area that we're recommending you check out. Without further ado, here they are. --- Central Massachusetts has always been a hotbed of great musicians and artists, everything from acoustic folk to death metal can be found here if you look hard enough or know the right clubs. Having gone through a slow period a few years back I am glad to say that the new crop of bands are better than ever. The following three bands are just a mere sampling of what's out there today, and they are some of the most talented to come along in ...
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Upcoming Talent Upcoming Talent #8: Infernal Stronghold
Posted Oct. 16, 2010, 11:57 a.m.The world of heavy metal is endlessly going through phases of popularity. Amidst the hordes of current thrash and black metal trend followers are genuine ...
Upcoming Talent Upcoming Talent #1: Sundowner
Posted Oct. 16, 2010, 11:05 a.m.My original intention was to introduce this article explaining the disappointment we all come to upon realizing that youth is fleeting, however I'll spare ...
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Upcoming Talent #2: I Rise
Posted Oct. 16, 2010, 11:05 a.m.Forming in the latter part of 2006 and almost immediately playing shows, Worcester?s I Rise is making quite some noise for such a young band. Featuring former members of the now-defunct Worcester band Youth Attack, I Rise is playing a style of hardcore almost extinct in today?s scene. With a sound similar to bands like Inside Out and Burn, I Rise also carries political and spiritual messages in their music. Their live show is also something of a spectacle, with an intensity and passion proving these dudes are the real deal. If you?re not privileged enough to ...
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Upcoming Talent Upcoming Talent #2: I Rise
Posted Oct. 16, 2010, 11:05 a.m.Forming in the latter part of 2006 and almost immediately playing shows, Worcester?s I Rise is making quite some ...
Upcoming Talent Upcoming Talent #3: Lemuria
Posted Oct. 16, 2010, 11:05 a.m.When I first immersed myself in the independent music scene, most of the songs I loved were worthy of the ...
Upcoming Talent Upcoming Talent #4: Mouthbreather
Posted Oct. 16, 2010, 11:05 a.m.Unless you're one of those people that consider D.C. to be a part of Virginia, then it's ...
Upcoming Talent Upcoming Talent #5: Police & Thieves
Posted Oct. 16, 2010, 11:05 a.m.D.C. punk and hardcore always seems to be categorized by highs and lows: great bands starting and breaking up ...
Upcoming Talent Upcoming Talent #6: Foot Foot
Posted Oct. 16, 2010, 11:05 a.m.The poetic styling of Josh and Robin Brown, making up the band Foot Foot, carry a certain feeling I can ...
Upcoming Talent Upcoming Talent #7: Idle Tigers
Posted Oct. 16, 2010, 11:05 a.m.With the amount of time I've been doing interviews for, it's pretty rare that I find myself intimidated ...
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