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It feels crazy to write this, but it's 2026 and we have new music from The Dambuilders. The Boston alt-rock legends have released a reworking of their 1994 single "Shrine" and a new b-side, "I Hope We're Not Too Late." The band reformed in 2025 with two new members, guitarist Sean Eden of Luna and violinist Claudia Chopek of Bright Eyes and Father John Misty. "Shrine 2026" doesn't change too much from the original except it has some modern production, but still sounds like it could have been released in 2026, and is guaranteed to give you some serious mid-90's 120 Minutes flashbacks. "I Hope We're Not Too Late" is the more mellow of the two songs while still sounding like it belongs in The Dambuilders' catalog. This would be the VH1/Adult Contemporary version of the classic Boston rockers' sound, and I mean that as a good thing. This is one of the most underrated bands from the 90's Boston alt-rock boom, and we...

Photo by Phil Silverberg We tend to love supergroups around here, and the latest discovery is Quiz Show. The new band is fronted by Chris Matthews (Shudder to Think), and include Kevin March (Guided By Voices, The Dambuilders) and Jesse Krakow. "Dime a Dozen" shows an experienced band playing some of the most killer 90's style indie rock out there. Many other musicians with this type of pedigree seem to slow down and mellow out a bit, but that doesn't seem to be the case with Quiz Show. "Dime a Dozen" may not be loud and furious indie rock, but any mellowness seems to be maturity than losing an edge. This what you wish your favorite 90's indie rock band still sounded like. You can listen to "Dime a Dozen" below. Quiz Show's self-titled debut is due out March 17 on Magic Door Record Label. The album can be pre-ordered through Bandcamp . For more on Quiz Show, check out the band's Facebook and Instagram . Quiz Show by Quiz Show