The prevailing public notion of “Boston music” seems to be set in stone, as if its legacy is predetermined — and done. That's ...

Album covers clockwise from top left: Otis Shanty's "Lowballer" (Courtesy Sadye Bobbette/Otis Shanty); Ethan Setiawan's "Encyclopedia Mandolinnica" (Art by Mike Cox, design by Louise Bichan); Najee ...

Sound Check is the Globe’s weekly guide to concerts, tunes, and trends rooted in Boston and beyond. This column covers March 14-20. Of all the Dunkin’-clutching stereotypes about Bostonians, perhaps ...

Awards are overrated. Shows matter, so check out the bluesy, bubbly band Glad Valley, or Ezra Furman, or a hot jazz trio.

More than 700 All Time Low fans packed a Boston beer garden Tuesday to see the band at a free pop-up show. The popular punk rock band performed a roughly 45-minute acoustic set at Cisco Brewers in ...

Those who grabbed a pint at Boston Irish pub Thursday night were treated to a surprise performance by rock royalty. Liam Gallagher of Oasis popped into The Dubliner Irish Pub where he sang his band’s ...

Album covers clockwise from top left: Thalia Zedek Band's "The Boat Outside Your Window" (Courtesy Thrill Jockey); The Favors' "The Dream" (Courtesy Darkroom Records); Hallelujah the Hills' "DECK" ...