Gabriel Martins
Journalist and Writer
Music
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Colonel Starr’s Relentless Storytelling
From Concord, Massachusetts, Colonel Starr is stirring up the music scene in the city through their raw storytelling. Whether you’re at a house show listening to Rio D scream at the top of his lungs to a packed crowd or enjoying their softer tunes on a sunny day in Boston Common, people are greeted with…
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Discovering the Folk Punk Sound of Lou Mace
Lou Mace exemplifies the best of Allston: angsty, queer and relentlessly creative. Since moving to Allston 4 years ago, he’s been opening up about mental health, relationships and support systems through his raw and humorous music.
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“There’s two things in Allston: there’s music, and then there’s rats”: an interview with Photoshoot.
From the drummer splitting his skull after a show sponsored by Spirit Airlines, dressing as Limp Bizkit for Halloween, revealing ex-girlfriend tees during a “Chief Keef summer”, Photoshoot has seen it all. In an interview with the band, we discussed their music, finding their lead singer on Facebook Marketplace and more.
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Boston’s rave culture: The most inclusive way to party in the city.
Raves give people the rare opportunity to fully embrace themselves in a way that no other place does. You can be the person you want to be, and maybe the person you forgot you were.
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