Callback Holly – We have 50 friends!

Callback Holly nailed it at O'Brien's in Allston. (image credit)

Callback Holly may be new to the scene but there is an essence of swagger that could get them far. Rocking out to their North Shore entourage during the Monday RTT Presents show at Obrien's in Allston, the band blazed through their set of pop punk songs, in between rambling interludes of sexual desires and bandmate encounters. As a collaborative group of Smartbomb, Outbreak, The Regulars and Far From Finished members, and with a record out later this fall, Callback Holly is an up and coming band to put on your radar.

Become part of their fan base by following the band on Facebook and Twitter and stream/purchase their demo on Bandcamp at a "name your price" donation today.

Tees in Trade - Work Attire

Liven up your weekday outfits with your weekend threads. Balance out the atypical graphic T with familiar office attire and a can-do attitude. "Why yes there is a shark on my shirt, and here are those TPS reports you asked for."

Work graphic tees like a Boss!

#BandcampRoulette

#BandcampRoulette – Polaroids (Boston) adds a dreamy surf vibe to their cover of Grimes' "Oblivion". Download this song for free on Bandcamp.


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Stolen Bike Crusade Reunion Show

Boston's Stole Bike Crusade hits the stage at TT the Bear's 6 years after band splits

Between the years of 2000 and 2006, Boston post-punk band, Stolen Bike Crusade, channeled the likes of Fugazi, Refused, and At the Drive In to create substantial and emotional noise.

Assembly Required - A Collection of Must See Boston Bands

Assembly Required happens Thursday, September 19. 8pm, $10, Redstar Union, Cambridge.

Richard Bouchard (Indie Rock Ranger Presents) has procured an ensemble of some of the area’s finest entertainers for one night only during, Assembly Required, at Redstar Union in Cambridge, MA. The lineup includes the wildly unusual and diverse carnival sounds of Walter Sickert & The Army of Broken Toys, the celebratory glam rockers of Sidewalk Driver (featured in September's playlist) and profound singer/songwriter Eldridge Rodriguez.

#BandcampRoulette

#BandcampRoulette – Happy Friday the 13th. Here's Vultures of Cult (Burlington, VT) with 'Thank God It's Doomsday' off of their 2013 SVRF EP. Download the entire album for free (with a "name your price" donation) on Bandcamp today.

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Cradle to the Grave Speak Easy Record Release Show

This Friday the 13th, rock out with Boston's Cradle To The Grave during their Speak Easy record release show at the Middle East. The band will be performing songs off their debut 10-track album along side fellow local acts, USA! USA! USA!, Goddamn Draculas and Rebuilder. 8pm doors, 18+, $10. Come out and support local music.

#BandcampRoulette

#BandcampRoulette – Days Like Today (Toronto) sing about growing up in "Clones" off their debut EP Vacate.


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Crash Safely - 4 Nights. 3 Venues. 2 Weekends. 1 Cause

The 3rd Annual Crash Safely promotes awareness of MS and local music

Crash Safely is a four-night event in September that raises money for the National MS Society. Crash Safely, now in its third year, is led by Boston rock writer and videographer Amanda Nichols and Figgs drummer Pete Hayes (both of whom were diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2008) of the Maybe Sump’ms bikeMS team, with support from Nick Blakey, Boston musician and booking agent. 

The events will feature some of Boston’s best performers, all of whom MS has touched in some way. 

Endation Premieres Debut Music Video For "Staab"

Boston alt rock band Endation premiered their debut music video for "Staab", off their 2012 full length, The Absence of Everything, this September. Produced by established local musicians, Sophia Cacciola and Michael J. Epstein, the "Staab" video stars Boston burlesque dancer Leah Principe as a restless spirit, arising to seek and destroy that which stirred her from beyond. The 1:58 video features the ghastly demises of numerous Boston musicians, dancers, and performers.

Endation is a musical dichotomy: a sensory marriage of beautiful and ugly. Stripped down and raw, heavy with bombastic rhythms. A fusion of complex and simple while also melodic, serene and emotional. There are only two members of Endation, but they create a large wall of sound. Anthony Conley and Matt Graber, who began creating music together more than a decade ago, have worked together to create this soul-baring music of raw intensity.

Stream / purchase The Absence of Everything on Bandcamp today. And follow Endation on Facebook and Twitter for show updates.

Bishop And Rook Gets A Logo

The official logo of Bishop And Rook, because we are professionals. It's punk rock strategic game play. Bandmate.
Bishop And Rook turned one in June, so let's take a look back at the first year of commitment issues.

Buttons and Mindy – Caterpillar EP - or - Chai Frappuccino Haitian Kiefer Sutherland!

Boston math rock band, Buttons and Mindy, release debut EP

In 2012, Buttons and Mindy created a Kickstarter and asked for support via an endearingly awkward video. 30 days and 45 backers later, the band surpassed its $2,500 pledge goal, making the 2013 debut EP Caterpillar, a possibility.

3rd Annual JP Music Festival

The 3rd Annual JP Music Festival happens September 7th, 12p-7p.

Established in 2010 as Jamaica Plain’s rightful place on the Boston music festival circuit, the JP Music Fest features local musicians and bands with at least one member residing or working within the city neighborhood of Jamaica Plain. The festival holds true to its roots of providing the chance to get together on one stage for an afternoon of music. What better way to spend the last days of summer with music, friends and neighbors.

Mals Totem Debut EP Drops September 16th

Boston alternative band, Mals Totem, to release S/T EP in September

The Haunting vocals of Boston alternative band, Mals Totem, will penetrate your listening safety zone.

Rock Out With Your Cocktail Out Vol. XV

Here's to forgetting how much moving sucks

While you're developing carpal tunnel screwing together your ambitious IKEA Expedit purchase that will most likely end up on Craigslist in eight months, click play on the September ROWYCO playlist and mix up some Apple Cider Sangria, courtesy of Pennsylvania food blog, How Sweet It Is.