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Matthew King’s Paintings Speak in a Language of Vibrant Strips of Color and Punctuated Compositions

TJ KelleySeptember 24, 2019

Speaking in a language of vibrant strips of color and punctuated compositions, Matthew King's paintings are accentuated by the radiant color relationships he employs.

“I Love My Life, It’s a Paradice”: Artist TJ Kelley’s Newest Collection of Cheeky Paintings

Niko Van EimerenSeptember 19, 2019

Boston-based TJ Kelley explores themes of balance, challenge, and chance with a collection of vibrant paintings and sculptures, "Paradice".

Now Entering EXIT DTX: A Conversation with Artist and Curator Sam Fish

Karolina HacAugust 23, 2019

In less than a year, Boston-based artist Sam Fish created a temporary gallery concept and arts collective that moved from a vacant room in Somerville, Massachusetts into a three-floor storefront in the heart of downtown Boston.

Sofia Wolfson Is Just Trying to Keep Her Head Above Water on Her New Single “Nothing’s Real”

Regan WojickJanuary 31, 2019

Sofia Wolfson's new single, "Nothing's Real," is a great sampler of what the budding artist is capable of. We liken the song to the last cigarette in the pack because though you wish you had more, it was still absolutely satisfying.

Cool Girls, Toxic Relationships, & Growing Up: Soccer Mommy Puts on an Electric Set at Brighton Music Hall

Sofia WolfsonDecember 18, 2018

The first time I saw Sophie Allison and co. live last February opening for Phoebe Bridgers at the Great Scott, I knew there was something different about the tunes, skating the line between something grungy and something folky.

British Americana Artist, Jade Bird Puts On One Hell of A Show At Brighton Music Hall

Sofia WolfsonSeptember 28, 2018

Not a breath was wasted during the Jade Bird set Thursday night at Brighton Music Hall: the band flew through songs with electric energy.

Hovvdy’s Will & Charlie Prove A Musical Match Unlike Any Other at Brighton Music Hall

Sofia WolfsonSeptember 13, 2018

Hovvdy is not just your average alternative, distorted chords, and drum machines rock band. They write music that will last because it’s emotional, secretly complex, and entirely relatable.

Why Half Waif’s ‘Lavender’ is an Instant Classic: Live at the Great Scott

Sofia WolfsonApril 30, 2018

Half Waif has a way of capturing the sensations that become hard to put words to in the face of loss. And you can tell when she sings she’s reliving it, the mark of a true artist.

Nick & Matt Zaremba’s “It Takes One To Know One”

Alex KhatchadourianApril 4, 2018

"It Takes One To Know One" is one of many shows that Nick and Matt Zaremba have organically and intuitively collaborated on together over the past decade, and offers a subliminal and sometimes overt dialogue between each other's work and creative process.

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