The Underground Sound of Emerson College
The local heavy music scene in Boston has always had a rich history. From Converge in the ‘90s, to Have Heart in the ‘00s, and Pat Flynn influencing basically every band that came from the Northeast after 2008, Boston hardcore remains one of the liveliest iterations of a DIY scene. These newer bands, Thiscityhatesyou, LOSER, and KeepYourDistance, are keeping the movement alive and modernizing it for the better.
Kerrin Connolly is Boston-based artist who self-produced her third album Simpleton, which was released February 20, 2026. Each of her previous albums follows a whimsical outlook on life and mundane struggles in a distinct bedroom pop style, but this new album delves completely into the fantasy world through an alternative pop rock lens.
Something in the Way Festival is a hidden gem in the festival world, bringing out the best of all types of alternative music. Furthermore, it stands as a reminder of the importance of the alternative scenes people have made throughout the past decades.
Last Wednesday night, I had the opportunity to interview both Hanlon and Ben in anticipation of their set at WECB’s Spring Showcase on April 16th. We discussed everything from new releases to our favorite kinds of slugs!
“[Scott Weiland] isn’t the easiest guy to emulate,” he says. “So I gotta imagine what he would be doing at this age. I’m not taking my shirt off, I’m not dying my hair orange.”
You’re reading the wrong article if you’re looking for a story about a young boy who picks up an instrument and becomes a prodigy.
Thankfully bands like Grass is Green are left behind as reminders of what power these scenes hold.
We dove deep into the past, present, and future; the foundations the Boston Gabbers is built upon; and the direction she hopes to see things go.
As someone who grew up listening to and loving classic rock, there is a special place in my heart for that type of music. Perhaps it’s fitting then that I dedicate this article to Burlington’s rock and indie scene.