Rock Roundup

Rock Roundup: The Ultimate Singer Songwriter?
Rock Roundup

The Ultimate Singer Songwriter?

Josh Rouse continues to endure. He plays Turner Hall Sunday.

Rock Roundup: The Sheer Spirit of Split Single
Rock Roundup

The Sheer Spirit of Split Single

Jason Narducy’s single project has resulted in a ton of sparkling songs; he plays (with Wilco’s bassist) at Cactus Club.

Rock Roundup: Jenny Lewis All By Herself
Rock Roundup

Jenny Lewis All By Herself

Former Rilo Kiley singer is still doing great music, and will perform at Turner Hall.

Rock Roundup: Japanese Noise Rock Loudly Comes
Rock Roundup

Japanese Noise Rock Loudly Comes

Melt-Banana comes to the Cactus Club, ready to discombobulate.

Rock Roundup: The Overlooked Artistry of Alejandro Escovedo
Rock Roundup

The Overlooked Artistry of Alejandro Escovedo

A great musician who effortlessly mines country, Tex-Mex, folk, punk and more, he plays at Shank Hall.

Rock Roundup: Death Cab for Cutie Gets Angry
Rock Roundup

Death Cab for Cutie Gets Angry

After its leader’s divorce and despite glossy new album the band is playing harder and angrier on its new tour.

Rock Roundup: The Beautiful Agony of Sufjan Stevens
Rock Roundup

The Beautiful Agony of Sufjan Stevens

Singer songwriter’s latest album takes on his parents. He performs at Riverside Thursday.

Rock Roundup: Steve Winwood Can Still Thrill
Rock Roundup

Steve Winwood Can Still Thrill

Longtime rocker comes to Riverside. And James Hunter comes to Northern Lights.

Rock Roundup: Why Robbie Fulks Matters
Rock Roundup

Why Robbie Fulks Matters

The “insurgent country” artist can confuse audiences. But he’s edgy, funny, and good.

Rock Roundup: The Mavericks Are Still Hard to Define
Rock Roundup

The Mavericks Are Still Hard to Define

They mix country, Latin, pop and even vaudeville. They play two shows at Northern Lights Theater.

Rock Roundup: TV on the Radio Still Won’t Compromise
Rock Roundup

TV on the Radio Still Won’t Compromise

Indie rock group, playing at the Pabst, has won popularity without sacrificing its artistry.

Rock Roundup: Dan Bern Is Dead Serious
Rock Roundup

Dan Bern Is Dead Serious

Maybe even when he’s being silly. The singer songwriter comes to Shank Hall and should be a treat.