We’re firmly into autumn and Halloween is just around the corner. Already, the warmer days seem like a distant memory. In Boston, the change of seasons certainly hasn’t hampered anyone’s creative flow, even if a few folks might feel seasonally affected. This visit to the city brings a couple of punkier tracks, numbers that blend country and rock in cool ways, the return of an old favourite and more besides. We hope you find something new to enjoy…
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‘Apropos of Nothing’, the debut album from the Sean Coleman Project, has been pitched as “a throwback of sorts”, and it isn’t always hard to work out why. Coleman’s music takes in a wealth of classic influences, and his approach to recording – collaborating with as many folks as possible – has their mood of a latter day Santana project, if not the sound. ‘Apropos of Nothing’ is a celebration of old school album making in the truest sense; it isn’t really about the quick hits, or the effectiveness of streaming individual tracks. To get the best out of this record, the listener should sit back, make time, and digest everything as a whole, in the same way vinyl buyers did back in the 70s and 80s.
The third album from Bath’s Young Martyrs is easily their best release to date. Its ten tracks – straddling rootsy rock, melodic rock and a whole wave of Americana sounds with a pinch of UK influence – showcase a mature sounding band. More importantly, ‘Might Just Be Enough’ presents the work of musicians who have a natural gift for well crafted songs.
This time around at the Singles Bar, we bring you a couple of familiar names, but a whole world of brand new sounds from artists making their first appearance here, and in the case of a punk act, a plug for their very first studio recording! Among the eight picks, you’ll find an inspired cover tune, some great indie pop with a rootsier edge, and even an up and coming Irish act who appear to be in a bad mood… As always, we hope you find something new to enjoy!
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There’s a lot of music pouring out of Boston and its suburbs in the summer of 2026. So much, in fact, that we’re making a return visit in record time! Previous Round Ups have thrown a spotlight onto a wealth of underground acts and independent musicians, and this visit is no exception. You’ll recognise a few familiar names, but hopefully discover a few new ones too, as we dip into a selection of tunes that takes in alternative rock, power pop, garage rock, alt country and singer songwriter’s wares. As always, we hope you enjoy what you hear…
Please also consider supporting us by buying a virtual coffee at the following link. The cost of every cuppa goes towards the running costs and hosting fees for Real Gone, and your donation will help us stay online for another year. We’d really appreciate that right now! Thanks x https://ko-fi.com/realgonerocks
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