Critics' Choices and other notable shows: Algebro, Lauryn Hill, Mondo Drag, Zelienople, Jason & Alison of Verbow, Dylan LeBlanc, Moonstone Continuum, Tony Conrad, Arnold Steinhardt, Estrogen Highs, Afrika Bambaataa, Nightlands
by Miles Raymer, Bill Meyer, Monica Kendrick, Peter Margasak, Steve Langendorf, Brian Costello, and Leor Galil
A local concert blogger angles for a gear upgrade. Plus: A new sorta-supergroup makes its live debut, Psalm One eases the wait for her next LP, Bee Control start work on their first album, and more.
Music Critics' Choices and other notable shows: Barrington Levy, Resonance Ensemble, American Heritage, Iron & Wine, Janet Jackson, the Ex, Nels Cline, Rafael Toral, and more
by Miles Raymer, Peter Margasak, Monica Kendrick, Kevin Warwick, Leor Galil, and Bill Meyer
Critics' Choices and other notable shows: Killing Joke, The Flat Five, Tennis, Clare Burson, Latimore, the Sword, the Nick Mazzarella Trio, Andrew Bird, and more
by Peter Margasak, Monica Kendrick, Jessica Hopper, Noah Berlatsky, Miles Raymer, and David Whiteis
Music Critics' Choices and other notable shows, including: Amon Amarth, Megaton Leviathan, Front 242, Mike Watt + the Missingmen, Ralph Stanley, Parts & Labor, and more
The Smoking Popes announce a concept album and Gauge plays with Haymarket Riot. Plus: Chrissy Murderbot signs to Planet Mu, James Chance likes Snapple, and more