Andrew McNally

3 weeks ago | allstonpudding.com | Andrew McNally

New England’s own dance-punk heroes Perennial have been favorites at Allston Pudding, well, perennially, making our best-of lists multiple times over the past few years. The band’s mix of bouncy rhythms and high-energy guitar blasts make for a pleasant and whirlwind listen, which is not to mention their chaotic live shows. They’re loud, they’re fast, and they couldn’t be happier.

3 weeks ago | allstonpudding.com | Andrew McNally

Over the past few years, Esh & The Isolations has become a favorite over here at Allston Pudding. Just over a year ago, we premiered his album Nowhere, To Be Found, and we covered his debut Idiot Fingerz way back in 2020. The indie/rap hybrid artist is keeping busy, forming a new duo Grief Club, with the artist Andrew (not me), a UK-by-way-of-Philly rapper.

3 weeks ago | allstonpudding.com | Andrew McNally

On a busy Sunday the night of May 17th, NY-based indie-rock band Sunflower Bean took the stage at Deep Cuts, Medford’s still relatively new stage-restaurant-bar-arcade-vinyl shop-brewery. It was a warm and breezy outside and in, as the band hit town in support of their excellent recent album Mortal Primetime and their 2024 EP, Shake.

3 weeks ago | allstonpudding.com | Andrew McNally

Fresh off her latest album, indie-pop singer-songwriter Samia’s Bloodless tour has begun. The record, her third, is a raw and tender addition to her discography, and it had only been performed a handful of times before the band made their return to Boston. The headlining show on May 21st at House of Blues was Samia’s first Boston show in two years. Bloodless, as well as Samia’s other works, is particularly strong in its lyricism; Samia’s vocals are at the forefront of the recordings.

1 month ago | allstonpudding.com | Andrew McNally

The last time I spoke with Steve Rondo, he was just about to go into the studio to record his new project. Now, a year later, this project is a debut album, The Rudys, that’s out everywhere on streaming platforms. To celebrate, he’s having an album release show at Brighton Music Hall on May 31st. Like me, you may be wondering what or who “The Rudys” are. ‘Rudy’ is a term that Steve’s dad and his best friend used to call each other. Were any of them named Rudy? Nope.