Octavate: A rock resurgence in the Northeast There is something brewing in Boston. Like a cauldron of liquid gunpowder, slowly being stirred by revolutionaries, circling and chanting, outstretched hands to the sky. An ethereal positive vibe, a grungy guitar emerges sounding like it’s got an edge like a rusty razor blade and weighs a thousand pounds. A bass drum. Kick. Kick and Kick It has momentum. And it’s going to explode. There is something brewing […]
Boston-based Ripe is an amalgamated ensemble that heralds the best of several genres. Cradling elements of rock, funk, R&B and jazz, the band infuses their sound with lush melodies and textured harmonies. Also, Ripe‘s musicianship is par excellence with a constant shifting of danceable rhythms and musical spontaneity. Ripe was formed when the members met at the Berklee School of Music in 2011. The group consists of Robbie Wulfsohn (Vocals), Jon Becker (Guitar), Sampson Hellerman (Drums), Calvin Barthel […]
Recently AMP has reviewed two of The Dead South’s record releases with much fanfare. The Dead South is a major factor in my new found interest in the americana/folk genre. Their excellent songwriting and precise musicianship coupled with outstanding vocals has awakened a desire to delve further into this cultural renaissance. Last week my partner in crime Scott Steinberg and I had the pleasure of seeing The Dead South live at The House of Blues […]
