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Best Indie & Rock This Month

in Boston

October 2024

Vampire Weekend at TD Garden

Vampire Weekend

Breaking out with their timeless track 'A-Punk', the delectable indie four pieces are back out on tour in 2024, bringing with them the witty and honest songs, sartorial elegance and accessible style that makes them continually popular. Catch them on the road this year as they present their fifth album, 'Only God Was Above Us'.

1964 The Tribute at Blue Ocean Music Hall

1964 The Tribute

1964 The Tribute takes their audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world. Choosing songs from the pre-Sgt-Pepper era, 1964 The Tribute live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter.

Twenty One Pilots at TD Garden

Twenty One Pilots

Grammy Award-winning duo Twenty One Pilots are embarking on a brand new tour, 'The Clancy World Tour', in support of their latest album, 'Clancy'! Hailing from Ohio, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun formed the band while in college and independently released their records before being signed by Pete Wentz's Fueled By Ramen label in 2013. Since the debut of their first studio album, 'Vessel', they have been creating genre-defying sounds blending synth, spoken word, and more, amassing a dedicated and immense fan base. Don't miss out as they set off on their largest headlining tour yet!

Sep 20 - 21

TD Garden

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Angel Olsen at Cabot Theatre

Angel Olsen

While her first couple of albums were folky, sparse affairs, Angel Olsen now stands as one of indie rock's most acclaimed artists, with tracks like 'Shut Up Kiss Me' and 'Hi-Five' to her name. 2024 sees her hitting the road again on the 'Songs From the Archive Tour', Olsen will be revisitng songs from her catalog, don't miss your chance to see her live!

The Sisters of Mercy at MGM Music Hall

The Sisters of Mercy

English rockers The Sisters of Mercy are hitting the road once again, bringing their hits to stages across North America! Led by founder Andrew Eldritch, fans can expect a smorgasbord of hits from their 80s releases: 'First and Last and Always,' 'Floodland,' and 'Vision Thing,' alongside newer tunes. Now primarily a touring band, don't miss this exciting run of dates this year!

X The Band at Wilbur Theater

X The Band

You might be forgiven for getting them confused with a certain rebranded social media platform, but a place to shout into the void they are not. Punk rockers X are on tour this summer and are ready to tear it up! Returning once more as the original lineup, expect to hear their biggest hits including Los Angeles' and Poor Girl.' Some dates are already sold out, so get your tickets while you can.

X The Band at Tupelo Music Hall

X The Band

You might be forgiven for getting them confused with a certain rebranded social media platform, but a place to shout into the void they are not. Punk rockers X are on tour this summer and are ready to tear it up! Returning once more as the original lineup, expect to hear their biggest hits including Los Angeles' and Poor Girl.' Some dates are already sold out, so get your tickets while you can.

Bowling For Soup at House of Blues

Bowling For Soup

If you need a dose of unpretentious, instantly catchy pop-punk, then there are few better bands to see than Bowling for Soup. The quintet formed in the 1990s, and spent much of the decade cultivating a small but loyal following as their contemporaries (Green Day et al) took over the world. Get ready to have fun with Bowling For Soup this year!

Keane at MGM Music Hall

Keane

Keane are back. After over 8 million sales of Hopes And Fears (2004) and Under The Iron Sea (2006) combined, sold-out arena tours, awards, plus an undeniable collection of hits including Is It Any Wonder?, Everybodys Changing, Crystal Ball and Somewhere Only We Know, one of the best-loved bands are about to surprise and thrill all over again.

Trevor Hall at House of Blues

Trevor Hall

Infusing his laid-back, acoustic rock with reggae and sanskrit chanting, Trevor Hall's music plugs into the deepest levels of his spiritual experiences. Introduced to yoga and meditation in his late teens, the South Carolina-born Hall treats his songs as a vital outlet for his journey through life. He's now carrying on with his 'An Evening In A Blue Sky Mind' tour!

Beth Hart at Chevalier Theatre

Beth Hart

The 2014 Grammy-nominated blues singer heads back out on tour! Springing to fame in 1999 with the hit moody blues single "LA Song", Beth's music is featured in various television shows such as Californication and the remake of Beverly Hills 90210. Don't miss your chance to see Beth live on stage as she heads to your town.

Korn at Xfinity Center

Korn

Get ready to raise those fists in the air, Korn are heading to LA for the 30th Anniversary of their self-titled album Korn'. Expect to hear old iconic material from the nu-metal godfathers with Evanescence, Gojira, Scars On Broadway joining Korn in support. Don't miss your chance to alternative metal live this fall!

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