🎙️ Boston Scene Update — June 1, 2025
“June Arrives Loud”
🌟 The jungle is hot, the basements are hotter — and O’Brien’s? Still undefeated. June kicks off in full throttle with a jaw-dropping ska lineup tonight at Warehouse XI and a wall-rattling post-punk bill at O’Brien’s. If you’re not sweat-slick and slightly deaf by midnight, you did it wrong.
Meanwhile, rumors continue to swirl about that Everett basement show on June 8 — no flier, but now two bands have posted cryptic fish emojis. Suspicious. We’ll keep you posted.
And let’s pour one out for The Sinclair’s Sara Kays / Landon Conrath / Eli Wilson show — officially canceled. But never fear, Diva Down is still happening and promises enough synth-pop drama to make up for it.
🦠 Scene News & Chatter
The Rupert Selection is laying low post-Safe & Soundz, but rumor has it they’re popping up unannounced at a Lowell house show in mid-June. Stay sharp.
O’Brien’s is hosting Ashbringer this Tuesday — that’s a big get, and it might be one of the smallest rooms they’ll play this year.
Faces Brewing in Malden is quietly becoming the DIY sleeper pick. Two stacked shows this week and a rumored mid-June fest. Yes, we’re watching closely.
📆 Punk & Rock Shows: June 1–7, 2025
Date: 2025-06-01
Catbite, OBGMs, New Limits | Warehouse XI, Somerville | Ska-punk perfection, early doors | Primary
Diavol Strain, Hemlock for Socrates, others | O’Brien’s Pub | Darkwave/post-punk — 21+ | Primary
Jillian Dawn, Dylan Rockoff | Brighton Music Hall | “Almost Like A Tour” — more pop than punk | Primary
Chris Moreno, Joshua Gleave | Middle East Upstairs | 6:30PM, 18+ | Primary
Martin/Morell/Fredette, Thigh Scrapers | Midway Cafe (3PM show) | Daytime Americana/punk blend | Primary
Matt Ricetti, Vetyver, Neal Brennan | The Jungle | Late show, 9PM | Primary
Date: 2025-06-02
Holy Wire, Dutch Experts, Snowbeasts | O’Brien’s Pub | Coldwave and noise — earplugs suggested | Primary
Date: 2025-06-03
Ashbringer, A Constant Knowledge of Death, others | O’Brien’s Pub | 18+, heavy post-metal bill | Primary
World’s Greatest Dad, Mall Cops, Cape Crush | Warehouse XI | Indie-emo throwdown | Primary
Atlas Moth, Oriska, Severed Boy | Middle East Upstairs | Sludge / doom | Primary
Unlikely Candidates, Slo Tide | The Rockwell | Alt-pop, possibly canceled? TBD | Secondary
Date: 2025-06-04
Courting, Slow Fiction | Warehouse XI | UK indie, surprisingly tight live | Primary
Young Widows, Rid of Me, Kal Marks | Crystal Ballroom | Screaming is healing | Primary
J Roddy Walston | Deep Cuts, Medford | Intimate keys-heavy set | Primary
Queer Takeover Cabaret + The Croaks, others | Middle East Downstairs | Cabaret meets post-punk, 21+ | Primary
B.O.R.N., Cartridge, Helldog, ICBM | Middle East Upstairs | All Ages, punk + garage lineup | Primary
Creek, Ghostlike, Literally Nothing | O’Brien’s Pub | 18+, emo and shoegaze | Primary
Date: 2025-06-05
John Wiese, Lana Del Rabies, Harpy, Pleasure Coffin | Middle East Upstairs | Experimental noise royalty | Primary
Immortal Technique, Lord Finesse, Blak Madeen | Middle East Downstairs | Heavy political bars — 18+ | Primary
Warmachine, Ski Club, K.O. Queen, Sophie’s Body | O’Brien’s Pub | Hardcore + noise punk, 21+ | Primary
Keep Flying, Dog Hotel, Pink Slip, Island of Alaska | The Rockwell | Sax-core punk party | Primary
Dean Wareham, ESCAPE-ISM | The Sinclair | Lou Reed vibes in high fidelity | Primary
Talk Chalk, Debbie Dopamine, Youth Large | The Jungle | Stacked local night | Primary
Date: 2025-06-06
Linnea’s Garden | Aeronaut Brewery Allston | Free show! Power-pop sparkle | Primary
Harms Way, Full of Hell, Kruelty, Clique | Middle East Downstairs | Major heavy show — arrive early | Primary
Linda Smith, Bong Wish, The Spatulas | O’Brien’s Pub | 21+, indie dreamboat evening | Primary
Poor Impulse Control (Release Show) | Flashback Arcade Hyannis | Bring quarters! | Primary
Toluca Lake, Canadian Sailor, others | Deep Cuts, Medford | Indie/emo alt crowd | Primary
Sleigh Bells | Paradise Rock Club | Glammy & loud — 18+ | Primary
The Glitter Boys (late show) | The Sinclair | Glam revival, high energy | Primary
The Ocean Blue, Brian Tighe | Arts at the Armory | Retro wave vibes | Primary
Date: 2025-06-07
Phoneboy | Brighton Music Hall | Chill indie pop | Primary
Ameokama, Crippling Alcoholism, The Cost of Living | Deep Cuts, Medford | 18+, punk-core trio night | Primary
The Sleds, Condition Baker, Freak Pit | The Jungle | 8PM start | Primary
Landowner, Thought Partner, Massive Nightmares | Faces Brewing, Malden | All Ages, full DIY energy | Primary
Friends in Real Life, Mr Michael Motorcycle, others | Middle East Downstairs | High-energy pop punk / indie night | Primary
School of Rock NE Tour | Middle East Upstairs | All Ages showcase, starts 5PM | Primary
fallfiftyfeet, Princess, Fishface | O’Brien’s Pub | 21+, stacked alt/post-hardcore | Primary
Diva Down: Electronic Dance Party | The Sinclair | No Sara Kays, but plenty of glitter | Primary