If It's Too Loud...

Artist : Megan From Work Album : Girl Suit Quick Thoughts : So this was a pleasant surprise. Megan From Work is a Manchester, NH-based indie rock act that is equal parts that dog. and Charly Bliss, and it's the sort of power pop I absolutely love. This is a band to watch, for sure, because this could catch fire the right way and they could become your next big indie thing if they keep it up. A mandatory listen, and easily the best of the week. Songs of Note : "Saturn Return," "Loving Me," "The PIMS" Artist : All Feels Album : This Place is a Message Quick Thoughts : Speaking of pleasant surprises, Northampton, MA's All Feels are new to me even if they are old to the scene. There's not one single way to pigeonhole their sound - it's got indie flavor with some psych/pop/alt notes - but the point is honestly that the songs are just so great. "Keanu" is a favorite this week, but I just kept jumping back to Spotify because ...

Doing Anything this Weekend? is a feature here at If It's Too Loud... where we feature some live shows in and on the far outskirts of the Boston area. Our main rules are that they have to be reasonably priced shows that you can attend last minute. They'll feature If It's Too Loud... approved bands, and we'll provide event links when possible. If you're looking for last minute plans this weekend, we recommend: Friday February 23 The Foes of Fern, Ruby Grove, Christina Lacoste, and Hot Stenograph at The Jungle, Somerville, MA The Imposers, Jonee Earthquake Band, and Old Rochelle at Thirsty First, Lowell, MA Express Checkout and Matt Charette and the Truer Sound at Lizard Lounge, Cambridge, MA FEEP and Phantom Ocean at Barewolf Brewing, Amesbury, MA The P.A.'s and Mother Fungus at Deep Cuts, Medford, MA Matt Pond PA & Alexa Rose at Club Passim, Cambridge, MA Black Hatch, Tysk Tysk Task, Luxury Skin, and Ashen Veil at Firehouse, Worcester, MA Saturday February 2...