Marlon Pitter Connector Editor One month ago, if you asked me who would record the first album that I would purchase in 2014, “Bayside” certainly would not have been my answer. However, after recently discovering the new Bayside album, it is clear that this Queens, N.Y. four-piece band is coming into their own with their…
Speedy Ortiz Major Arcana a major hit
David Rudderham Connector Staff Massachusetts natives and local heroes, Speedy Ortiz, now has a music career quickly gaining momentum with the release of their debut full length LP, “Major Arcana.” Since it’s release on July of 2013, the humble indie rock group has toured the country, been featured in major music publications, and warmed the…
Baths and Anamanaguchi rock House of Vans
Mathew Burckardt Connector Editor Baths and Anamanaguchi made a solid odd-couple pairing for the House of Vans show in Cambridge, demonstrating their respective electronic stylings: Baths’ chill beats and rythms versus Anamanaguchi’s energetic chiptunes. Baths, the stage name of artist Will Wiesenfeld, led off the main acts of the night with a brand of electronic…
RADAR Award celebrates young New England musicians, contributions to music scene
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor “It takes a village to start a music scene,” said Rob Potylo of the web series “Quiet Desperation.” The RADAR Award Ceremony and VIP Kickoff Party, presented by Pavoh.org and the New England Music Awards, kicked off the weekend by honoring three of New England’s best under-21 bands and celebrating local…
Event preview: Mothers of Rock
Dan Cook Connector Editor-in-Chief Q: What are you studying at UMass Lowell? Why did you choose to get involved with the Mother’s of Rock Concert? A: I’m a sophomore music business major. As president of MEISA, I am the producer of the event. We hold the event annually to continue the tradition of supporting women…
Breakin’ it down with Joey Batts
Joey Batts balances being a teacher with being a performer. Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Joey Batts is a high school teacher in Hartford, Conn. by day, but by night, Batts is the frontman of the hip-hop/alternative rock fusion band Joey Batts & Them. Batts and company were nominated for the New England Music Awards in…
Striking a chord with Best New Act winner Sarah Barrios
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor If big things come in small packages, then New England Music Award winner Sarah Barrios fits that adage perfectly. Launching herself from the relatively small city of Torrington, Conn., Barrios may be short in stature, but her lyrics and vocals are more colossal than most expect of her. This unanticipated combination…
The third annual New England Music Awards
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor With a total of 23 awards presented and live performances by a horde of nominees, the night became one to remember for everyone in attendance, as the best in the New England music scene attended the New England Music Awards. The Lowell Memorial Auditorium played host to the celebration and recognition…
