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Author: Logan O'Brien

Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Simple Creatures – ‘Strange Love’ EP

In the midst of a post blink-182 tour depression, Mark Hoppus decided he needed to self medicate with some collaboration.…

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Logan O'Brien04/05/201904/06/2019
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ALBUM REVIEW: Billie Eilish – “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”

Seventeen year old wunderkind Billie Eilish wastes no time stomping her foot down on her debut full length “When We…

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Logan O'Brien04/01/201904/01/2019
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: The Japanese House – ‘Good at Falling’

Amber Bain – a.k.a. The Japanese House, has been not so quietly making a name for herself over the past…

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Logan O'Brien03/11/201903/12/2019
Concerts

REVIEW: Boston Calling 2018 – Festival Grows from Modest Beginnings

Boston Calling used 2018 to prove it has come quite a long way. From it’s modest beginnings as a more…

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Logan O'Brien06/01/201806/01/2018
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Courtney Barnett – ‘Tell Me How You Really Feel’

Given the amount of critical acclaim, and hype that has surrounded Courtney Barnett, it can be a little startling to…

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Logan O'Brien05/22/201805/30/2018
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Erin Birgy of Mega Bog Talks ‘Happy Together’, Touring

Erin Birgy has been the creative mastermind behind the music of Mega Bog for around a decade. With the arrival…

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Logan O'Brien01/29/201801/29/2018
Concerts

PREVIEW: Coachella 2018 – Beyond Eminem, Beyoncé, The Weeknd

I’ve come to measure my years not by the arrival of January 1st, but rather by the arrival of the…

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Logan O'Brien01/05/201801/05/2018
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Preview – Riot Fest Chicago – 2017

Where the hell did Summer go? That’s the question on everyone’s mind right now, but hey, it aint all bad!…

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Logan O'Brien09/12/201709/11/2017
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Lana Del Rey – ‘Lust For Life’

Love her or hate her, Lana Del Rey has managed to carve herself out a spot in pop culture that…

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Logan O'Brien07/26/201707/27/2017
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Royal Blood – ‘How Did We Get so Dark?’

Back in a 2012 interview, Dave Grohl commented on the state of rock n’ roll, claiming the current musical climate…

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Logan O'Brien06/19/201706/20/2017
Concerts

10 Acts to See at Boston Calling

The countdown is on, and it’s T-6 sleeps until Boston Calling. If you haven’t noticed, everyone is a buzz about…

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Logan O'Brien05/22/201706/04/2017
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Paramore “After Laughter”

Paramore waste no time setting the tone on their newest album After Laughter, hopping into their audible Delorean, and punching…

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Logan O'Brien05/15/201705/15/2017
Interviews

INTERVIEW: FOXTRAX

You may not have heard of them yet, but in light of their recent “The Cabin EP,” FOXTRAX is sure…

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Logan O'Brien05/11/201705/11/2017
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: COIN – How Will You Know If You Never Try

COIN arrived with their debut self-titled album two years ago, bolstering an infectiously catchy single with “Fingers Crossed.” Two years…

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Logan O'Brien05/03/201705/03/2017
Concerts

Riot Fest Chicago 2016: Who to See

Labor Day weekend is over and with it, Riot Fest Denver. But fear not, for in two weeks, Riot Fest…

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Logan O'Brien09/05/201609/05/2016
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Todd Lewis Kramer

Over here at B-Sides, we don’t like to brag, but we have a tendency to snag interviews with artists on…

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Logan O'Brien05/05/201605/05/2016
News

Coachella 2016: Bands to Watch

Another year, another Coachella. The festival is arguably the most famous one, and the must see event of the year…

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Logan O'Brien04/11/201604/10/2016
Concerts

Festival Preview: Boston Calling 2015

Fall is here, and with it, the 6th semi-annual Boston Calling Music Festival. B-Sides will be there as always, making…

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Logan O'Brien09/24/201509/24/2015
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Warped Tour 2015 Preview

Summer is synonymous with a lot of things; ice cream, the beach, and vacation to name a few. Probably one…

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Logan O'Brien06/19/201506/18/2015
Interviews

Interview: Alex Winston

Alex Winston might not be a household name in America yet but, she’s certainly on her way there. Currently opening…

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Logan O'Brien06/12/201506/11/2015
Concerts

Boston Calling 2015 Preview

Winter has finally let up in Boston, and with it’s exit, we welcome the fifth semiannual Boston Calling music festival.…

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Logan O'Brien05/20/201503/28/2016
Album Reviews

Review: Mumford & Sons “Wilder MInd”

The new Mumford & Sons album “Wilder Mind” isn’t bad. It’s not good but, it’s not bad. At best, it’s…

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Logan O'Brien05/09/201505/09/2015
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Five 10 Year Anniversary Tours We Want for 2015

2005. That was like two years ago, right? A full decade has passed since the year that brought us Tom…

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Logan O'Brien04/23/201504/22/2015
Album Reviews

REVIEW: Death Cab For Cutie – Kintsugi

Death Cab for Cutie is finally legal, as the band celebrates their eighteenth year with an admirable new album “Kintsugi,”…

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Logan O'Brien03/31/201504/01/2015
News

On-Air Profile: Hozier

It’s just shy of a year since we interviewed Hozier, the studly Irish crooner, who at the time was selling…

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Logan O'Brien03/23/201503/23/2015
Album Reviews

Album Review: Modest Mouse – Strangers To Ourselves

Modest Mouse return from their eight year record hiatus with the triumphant new “Strangers To Ourselves.” The album is sure…

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Logan O'Brien03/18/201503/19/2015
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57th Annual Grammy Awards: B-Sides Picks

February is here, and with it, the 2015 Grammy Awards. LL Cool J will be licking his lips as host…

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Logan O'Brien02/04/201502/04/2015
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Coachella 2015: Thoughts and Recommendations

Another year, another Coachella. The line-up for the 2015 edition of the ever popular, ever famous Indio, California music festival…

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Logan O'Brien01/07/201501/14/2015
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Editors Pick: Best Movies of 2014

Another day, another “Best of” list. We forewarned you with the last post about the bevy of best of lists…

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Logan O'Brien12/16/201412/17/2014
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Editors Pick: Best Singles of 2014

Another year, another slew of best of lists. The amount of lists can be a little overwhelming but, they’re a…

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Logan O'Brien12/15/201404/17/2016
Concerts

LIVE REVIEW: Anberlin- Boston, MA

After an impressive twelve year run, Florida quintet Anberlin have decided to call it quits this year. The split seems…

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Logan O'Brien11/15/201411/19/2014
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Albums You Need To Own

Taylor Swift released her fifth studio album “1989” last week, and with it, she swiftly(sorry, had to) pulled her entire…

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Logan O'Brien11/06/201411/08/2014
Interviews

INTERVIEW: Finch

Finch broke onto the post-hardcore scene with 2002’s “What It Is To Burn,” a pivotal album in the scene, that…

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Logan O'Brien10/22/201410/23/2014
Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: Stars – No One Is Lost

Stars just dropped their new album “No One In Lost,” and over here at B-Sides we plugged our headphones in,…

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Logan O'Brien10/15/201410/15/2014

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