Video Premiere – Horse Mode “Jazz and IPAs”

Download 'All You Ever Talk About Is Jazz', the debut full-length from Horse Mode.

Lowell’s instrumental melodic rock band, Horse Mode, premieres their debut music video for “Jazz and IPAs” (directed by Shawn Thomas) off of their first full-length, ‘All You Ever Talk About is Jazz’ released earlier this summer via Ocelot Records.

The 9-track album is available for download on Bandcamp at a name your price donation. Catch Horse Mode on September 18th at UnchARTed in Lowell with Audrey Can’t Die and Nashoba. And follow the band on Facebook for additional show dates.

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Eye Design Records, Harris Hawk Record Release, Treat Yo Self Extravaganza

Eye Design Records debut during the June Treat Yo Self / Harris Hawk Record Release show

Eye Design, a local booking outfit and co-curator of the monthly art and music series Treat Yo Self, will present an extra special show Wednesday (June 11th) along with partners in crime and musical DIY champion Boston Hassle, at Middlesex Lounge on Mass Ave. in Central Square.

In addition to the June installment of the local blended medium event, Eye Design will present the debut showcase of newly established label, Eye Design Records. The night will consist of musical stylings of the current EDR roster, Onslo, Horsehands (which we previously described as gremlin rock) and Idiot Genes as well as a record release celebration of 2014 Rock N Roll Rumble alumni Harris Hawk.

Showgoers can also enjoy art from Eric Perkins, Adrienne Pizzo and Sylvie Mayer. Preview the awesome that you are in for by listening to Eye Design Records' first compilation below and available on Bandcamp for free (at a 'name your price' suggested donation).

The show starts at 9pm, is 21+ and has a $5 cover. Full details can be found on the Facebook event page.

Follow Eye Design, Eye Design Records and Treat Yo Self for additional shows and label information. Middlesex Lounge is located at 315 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA.

2014 Rock 'N' Roll Rumble Preliminary Schedule

These dates will sell out. Get your tickets now.

The preliminary schedule for the 35th annual Rock 'N' Roll Rumble at TT the Bear's in scenic Central Square, Cambridge was announced late last night during WZLX's Boston Emissions with Anngelle Wood.

Rock 'N' Roll Rumble Class of 2014

The 'World Series of Boston Rock' begins April 6th

The Rock 'N' Roll Rumble Class of 2014 was officially announced on air last night during WZLX's Boston Emissions With Anngelle Wood. This is one stacked list. 'Full Boat' 9-day passes are still available. With such a stellar lineup, you pretty much have to go to every show. 24 Bands. 9 Nights. 1 Crown.

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If you're in the mood for some instrumental math rock, let us point you in the direction of Newport, Rhode Island band, Maslow. "Blue Above and Below" off their 2014 EP Tangents features the New England duo jamming through the highs and lows of the genre's signature time changes and complexity. The 7-song EP is available for free (at a name your price donation) on Bandcamp now. Head to Facebook to keep up with future Maslow tour dates.

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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.