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As the Rolling Stones prepare to hit Gillette, here’s a tour through their recent live releases

The Stones have unlocked their vaults over the last decade and a half to release a steady stream of live recordings. Here are some of the best.

Ska, with some silliness mixed in? That’s sheer Madness.
The British band's goofy videos in the '80s helped make them stars in the UK. Now on a US tour that brings them to MGM Music Hall at Fenway, they're still happily making music that blends "serious and stupid."

In ‘Rebel Girl,’ Kathleen Hanna revisits riot grrrl — and puts it to rest
The outspoken frontwoman of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, no stranger to using writing as a vehicle for catharsis and calls to action, brings her book tour to the Wilbur May 28.

A fans’ guide to Boston Calling: Performance times, food lineup, and everything you need to know

If you’re planning to check out this year’s three-day fest, prepare with our fans' guide to everything you need to know about Boston Calling 2024.

Boston Calling is bringing some country to the city
If you have a hankering for down-home music, there’ll be plenty of that in the Saturday lineup, headlined by Tyler Childers.

Boston is calling to Frank Turner . . . again
The British folk-punk artist is looking forward to being back in what he calls “my hometown in the United States.”

SOUND CHECK
At Boston Calling, local artists prepare to level up
More than 15 New England acts will perform at Boston Calling this weekend ahead of artists like Ed Sheeran, Megan Thee Stallion, the Killers, and Tyler Childers — representing roughly one-third of the entire bill.

Eight artists at Boston Calling you should get to know
Blondshell, Fleshwater, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram are just a few of the names to keep an eye on ahead of this weekend.

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The Killers to play surprise, pop-up concert at Paradise Rock Club ahead of Boston Calling

The Las Vegas four-piece will bring their hits to Commonwealth Avenue before taking the Boston Calling stage this weekend.

After high-stakes, multiyear search, BSO names Nathan Cole new concertmaster

Cole fills a seat that has been vacant since the 2019 retirement of Malcolm Lowe, who served as concertmaster for 35 years.

MUSIC REVIEW

Neil Young and Crazy Horse ride again at Xfinity Center

Young’s collaborations with Crazy Horse have often been an outlet for his rawest electric missives. That held true for much of Friday’s two-hour show.

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Steven Tyler, in shrieking good voice, sings ‘Mama Kin’ at Black Crowes concert

The Aerosmith frontman, who rescheduled concerts last year due to vocal cord injury, returns to Boston on New Year’s Eve.

SUMMER ARTS GUIDE

For Americana fans, there’s Willie, Billy, and 8 more great shows

Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival, Billy Strings's two dates in Worcester, and appearances by Kyshona, Haley Heynderickx, and Charley Crockett highlight a summer of must-see shows for fans of country and folk.

Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor

It was Lainey Wilson ‘s night, in many ways. She took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards.

SUMMER ARTS GUIDE

10 pop concerts that promise hot fun in the summertime

From Missy Elliott to Zach Bryan, here's your guide to this summer's top concerts.

SUMMER ARTS GUIDE

10 jazz shows to bring some cool to summer

Offerings include the Cambridge Jazz Festival, a pair of Makanda Project shows by Ricky Ford, Ravi Coltrane, and the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble's 35th anniversary show.