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Lowell is easily one of the best places in Massachusetts for high-energy punk rock, and one of the city’s great recent finds is the trio of SkyTigers. The band combines the distortion-heavy noisiness of classic hardcore with an infectious, devil-may-care snottiness, and a general disdain for everything in sight that…
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Before you know it, we’re ushering in a whole new year of EP releases, tour announcements, and benefit shows. Though evitable, we at the Lowell Spin are definitely pumping the brakes around this time of year and are looking to take a little time to get thankful. It’s been a…
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This month’s photo, taken by Coleman Rogers, features Jim Phelps of Captain Martini & The Key Stoners w/ Kung Fu Grip earlier this month at UnchARTed. Look at that perfect form! If you have a photo you’d like us to feature, send us your best to thelowellspin@gmail.com For more info on…
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Before listening to Phil Cambra & the Space Cadets’ new single “Heavy Fantasies” I had never considered what a heavy fantasy was, nevertheless what it would be like. But, after listening to it, I find myself trying to recall moments in my life where I’ve had my own heavy fantasies,…
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The historic Worthen House tavern is one of the defining historical landmarks of Lowell, and the oldest bar in the city. Originally built in 1834 as a goods store, it became utilized as as speakeasy during the prohibition era. More than just a piece of American history however; the upstairs…
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We’re happy to announce a new partnership series with Lowell Train on LTC Channel 8 where we’ll be featuring local artists on our brand new YouTube channel! Our first video features local ska-punk rockers Don’t Blow It.
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When one of our own comes under fire, it’s our priority to send signal flares and covet their survival. One of Lowell’s most dynamic institutions is under the gun. UnchARTed Gallery of 103 Market Street is facing the kind of long standing, economic hardships many other small businesses are battling…
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This month’s photo, taken by Daniel Taylor, features Ed Balloon performing at The Town and the City Festival earlier this month at UnchARTed. If you have a photo you’d like us to feature, send us your best to thelowellspin@gmail.com For more info on Ed Balloon, visit: www.facebook.com/edballoon For more info on Daniel Taylor,…
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After a rowdy weekend earlier this month at Atlanta’s A3C, Wu-Tang Clan is back at it for their 25th anniversary of their debut album “36 Chambers”. With all the original members in line for the tour, the Tsongas Arena is gearing up to hold these rap legends up in Lowell’s…
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October 19th & 20th will see the arrival of the first ever Town & The City Festival in Lowell, during which over 50 local Massachusetts acts will descend upon the Mill City to perform at 10 different venues spread across the area. Lowell is no slouch when it comes to…
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