Music and Concerts
![Summertime and the living is, well, complex, and dark, and also bright and joyous. So why not spin two new LPs to match the many moods of the season? Summertime and the living is, well, complex, and dark, and also bright and joyous. So why not spin two new LPs to match the many moods of the season?](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BHR-L-VINYL.jpg?w=132)
Fresh LPs to match the many moods of summer
Summertime and the living is, well, complex, and dark, and also bright and joyous. So...
![Asia brings its “Heat of the Moment” tour (named of course for its greatest hit) to the Chevalier in Medford on Saturday, and the lineup amounts to a vintage prog-fest. Asia brings its “Heat of the Moment” tour (named of course for its greatest hit) to the Chevalier in Medford on Saturday, and the lineup amounts to a vintage prog-fest.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BHR-L-BRETT-01.jpg?w=110)
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Asia & all-stars ready to heat up Chevalier
Asia brings its “Heat of the Moment” tour (named of course for its greatest hit)...
![The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer performs at the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, which will also feature Broadway queen Kelli O’Hara and country/rock/Tex Mex champs the Mavericks. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer performs at the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, which will also feature Broadway queen Kelli O’Hara and country/rock/Tex Mex champs the Mavericks.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BHR-L-LOVE-01.jpg?w=69)
Darlene Love + Pops = July 4 magic
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer performs at the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, which...
![We’ve compiled a list of great American anthems to bump at your backyard BBQs. We’ve compiled a list of great American anthems to bump at your backyard BBQs.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BHR-Z-ARTSINSIDE-01.jpg?w=133)
8 great anthems for your Fourth of July playlist
We’ve compiled a list of great American anthems to bump at your backyard BBQs.
![Janet Jackson can still move — her stepping and popping on “Rhythm Nation” had the force and charisma of her 23-year-old self. Janet Jackson can still move — her stepping and popping on “Rhythm Nation” had the force and charisma of her 23-year-old self.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BHR-L-JANET-01_14d7b8.jpg?w=132)
Janet Jackson at the Garden: New stuff, old stuff, all great
Janet Jackson can still move — her stepping and popping on “Rhythm Nation” had the...
![If you’ve spent any time in the Provincetown arts circuit, you probably know that Billy Hough’s punk-cabaret shows are the place to be. If you’ve spent any time in the Provincetown arts circuit, you probably know that Billy Hough’s punk-cabaret shows are the place to be.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BHR-L-SCREAM-01.jpg?w=88)
‘Scream Along With Billy’ show celebrates CBGB
If you’ve spent any time in the Provincetown arts circuit, you probably know that Billy...
![This season new and old — very old in the world of pop — artists have sent some sunny and stunning jams up the charts. Let’s take a look at the odds of a few competitors. This season new and old — very old in the world of pop — artists have sent some sunny and stunning jams up the charts. Let’s take a look at the odds of a few competitors.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BHR-L-SONG-01.jpg?w=132)
Whose hit will be the Song of the Summer?
This season new and old — very old in the world of pop — artists...
![Taylor Swift definitely scored Sunday, joined by boyfriend Travis Kelce on stage during her third consecutive Eras Tour show at London’s Wembley Stadium. Taylor Swift definitely scored Sunday, joined by boyfriend Travis Kelce on stage during her third consecutive Eras Tour show at London’s Wembley Stadium.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AP24174437395720.jpg?w=132)
Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift on stage in London
Taylor Swift definitely scored Sunday, joined by boyfriend Travis Kelce on stage during her third...
![The one thread that binds “Multitudes” is its bracing emotional honesty. Very simply, these are songs perfect for weeping, or pumping your fist, or falling apart — “I Need to Believe” is good for all three. The one thread that binds “Multitudes” is its bracing emotional honesty. Very simply, these are songs perfect for weeping, or pumping your fist, or falling apart — “I Need to Believe” is good for all three.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BHR-L-ARTSINSIDE-01.jpg?w=59)
There are ‘Multitudes’ of reasons to cheer Alisa Amador
The one thread that binds “Multitudes” is its bracing emotional honesty. Very simply, these are...
![For this year’s summer playlist, we’ve tried to look beyond the obvious hits, though go right ahead and add “Rock Lobster” and “The Tide is High” if you’re in the mood. Our choices cover a few styles of music and include some deeper tracks. For this year’s summer playlist, we’ve tried to look beyond the obvious hits, though go right ahead and add “Rock Lobster” and “The Tide is High” if you’re in the mood. Our choices cover a few styles of music and include some deeper tracks.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BHR-L-BEACH.jpg?w=134)
Hit the beach with the perfect playlist from Marley to Weezer
For this year’s summer playlist, we’ve tried to look beyond the obvious hits, though go...