Martha Stewart Mag

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Hello, hi, it’s me again!

Welcome to the 34th installment of the ~~~ * ` BEAT ` * ~~~ Autumn reminds us that things are changing - the leaves are turning colors and sighing their beautious last breaths, the sky darkens and cools the air at 6pm. We are here to remind you to take care of yourself, to embrace the domestic arts like Martha Stewart (minus the fraud charges).

DIY music meets DIY care this season. Read on for recipes, crafts, decor, & more! Of course, featuring our favorite local artists. <3 THE BEAT

jammin’ on your lofted dorm bed under your christmas lights dreamin’ of home “it was gone” - orchid mantis “warned you” - good morning “nothing’s gonna hurt you baby” cigarettes after sex “17” - youth lagoon “about us” - four visions “healthy moon” - DIIV “tears of joy” - slow club “seattle party” - chastity belt <3 Allyson Painter

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<3 Selina Gerosa

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Sunday 15 Intro to Web Development for Non-Coders by Non-Coders @ BU Harari Institute 3pm

Monday 16 Twist / Baby! / Babylawns @ ZuZu 10pm*

Tuesday 17 TV GIRL / Brothertiger / Bedbug @ Middle East 8pm

22 23 Mini Dresses / Lina Tullgren / TBA @ Great Scott 9pm

24 Psychic Fair @ Lesley University Student Center 6pm

29 Central Scare @ 30 Central Flea 11am Leggy / didi / Human People Spirit to Spirit / gobbinjr @ Charity Psychic Fair Great Scott 8pm

31 Tera Melos / Speedy Ortiz / And the Kids @ Sinclair 7pm

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7 Behind the Scenes Tour: Heim Zobernig Chess Painting @ MIT List Visual Arts Center 5:30pm

12 Bully / Aye Nako @ Great Scott 9pm

13 14 The Desplondes / Twain / Sam Moss @ The Middle East 7pm

@ The Democracy Center 1pm

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__Highlightreel / Macho Blush / Guate Granli / Transplier @ Deep Thoughts 8:30pm

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Thursday

Friday

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18 Plant Night @ Trident Booksellers and Cafe 7pm

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20 Melissa Lozada-Oliva & Jess Rizkallah @ Harvard Book Store 7pm

21 Kyle Bent / Oompa @ Lilypad 9pm Tuxis Giant / Edgar Clinks / The Water Cycle / Squitch @ the ER 7:30pm

25 Bat House / Jelani Sei / Model/Actriz @ Middle East 8pm

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27 USCO The Company of Us Reception @ Boston Cyberarts Gallery (until 12/10)

28 Julien Baker @ Somerville Theater

1 Guantanamo Baywatch / Creaturos / Nice Guys / Andy California @ Deep Thoughts 8pm

2 Ariel Pink @ Brighton Music Hall 8pm

3 Human Sexual Response @ House of Blues 7pm

4 Living Hour / Nighttime Sunshine @ Lilypad 7pm

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9 Diane Coffee / Peach Pit @ Middle East 8pm 16

10 11 Hassle Fest 9 *hug a vet!* Becoming @ ONCE Posthuman @ Somerville Studio 550

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Alex Lahey / Dude York @ Great Scott 9pm

Are You Buying? Interactive Exhibit by Catherine Siller @ Boston Cyberarts Gallery

Florist / Horse Jumper of Love / People Like You @ Middle East 7pm Yumi Zouma / She-Devils / Photocomfort @ Lilypad 7pm

Lilith / Fits / Yucky Duster / Puppy Problems @ the ER 8pm

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So you killed the thing they say is easiest to care for. No, you don’t succ.

Maybe you were trying to prove something to yourself, or maybe to your parents: “Yes, mom I can take care of a plant, I’m in college now! Gosh.” But don’t worry - - we won’t tell her you killed it. Anyone who makes fun of you is a prick.

Here are a few hot tips on how not to kill the NEXT one: Sunlight sunlight sunlight!!! Place them by a window in your dorm or on a ledge in your kitchen; anywhere some sun will hit them. Succulents need at least half a day if not a full day of sun. They need their vitamin D but unlike you, they won’t get burned.

The classic mistake is thinking these plants need no water. (everything needs water friends - stay hydrated!!) When it’s time to water the plants the soil should become completely wet. Allow the soil to fully dry before watering it again.

Succulents typically don’t like to have their roots soaking in water, so try to find a pot with a hole at the bottom for drainage! Regular potters work great, but if you feel like getting ~cute and creative~ the thrift store will have awesome little tea pots, cups and bowls that are perfect for decorating a window sill. Just make sure to cut a hole in the bottom with a drill or drain out the cup yourself once a week Bonus reminder: If the leaves on the plant start to dry out and fall off don’t stress. It’s normal for the succulents to shed their bottom leaves a little. <3 Ruby Schwat & Erica Jungkurth

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Pisces

You are Wonderful Wonderful

by The Killers. Baby, I know things have been a little rough lately, but this month, the mood lightens up, and so should you! Put on something sparkly and get yourself out there.

Taurus Gemini

You are SATURATION II by BROCKHAMPTON. While you are typically work-oriented, you are about to become the life of the party! Opportunities to make new friends and invitations to social events are soon to surround you, and now is the time to accept! Have fun and stay safe!

You are If You’re Feeling Sinister

by Belle and Sebastian. You’ve just gotten over a long period of mental and emotional hibernation over the summer, and now you’re back in Virgo season! It’s your time to be productive in the ways you’ve always wanted to be! Listen to these tunes to help focus while you do it.

You are Apocalipstick by Cherry Glazerr. There’s been a weight on your chest you’ve been meaning to lift, and now is the time! Be brave and don’t make any more excuses!

You may be pleased with the results!

You are Luciferian Towers by Godspeed You! Black Emperor.

You’ve been moody and confused lately Sag, but this month is all you. Make some decisions, take some chances, and don’t be afraid to settle down a little bit. After all, commitment phobia only leads to a lot more alone time than you’d like.

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Sagittarius

You are Something Wild by Radiator Hospital. This is somewhat of a chaotic time for you, in your personal life and work life. Make sure to use this time to tie up any loose ends in your life.

Capricorn

You are Half-Light by Rostam.

Lately, you’ve been in a creative rut. To get past this block, turn on one of your favorite movies, or reminisce about childhood memories. By looking into the past, you’ll find inspiration and new ideas for your future work.

Libra

You are Dedicated to Bobby Ja meson by Ariel Pink. Get in your groove this month, Taurus. Love and communication are blooming for you lately, but make sure you stay on top of work and money or you might find yourself in a bit of a shlump.

You are Trip

by Jhené Aiko.

Focus inwards this month and take time to yourself in order to be ready to take on big projects and experiences that will be coming your way very soon!

You are Hard (EP) by The Neighbourhood. This month, your friends will look to you for help.

Don’t be afraid to give them honest advice and remind them how great they are!

Virgo

You are A Seat at the Table by Solange. It’s a month for housekeeping, organization, and self-care for you, so use this album to help you get back on track and focused.

Scorpio

Leo

Aries

You are Antisocialites by Alvvays. A lot of things are changing in your life, and you’re ready to face them head on! This month is yours - embrace differences and make sure to try new things, even if they scare you -you’ll be happy that you did it!

Cancer

Aquarius

by Amelia Rosenthal, Julia Bertelli, Maya Mabern, Sarah Cristine

This Is What Happens When You Walk Home With Strangers By: Bee Dueck

It was a rather blah night, nothing much to say.

The air felt like sweat, and it was still, and dark and heavy— like something I could touch.

It was disgusting, really.

—He’s definitely from the North.

And If I see a short guy?

Where do you think he’s from?

An eruption of hysterics.

I joined in too.

And I was standing at a bus stop, because what else is there to do, when you live off campus—practically on your own— and you get a thrill, from sitting next to strangers at Mugar, watching them study.

So I was on my way home.

And pieces of conversation meandered my way.

How Jared keeps texting her, and how she likes it— but not.

There was also Chinese, like distracted butterfly words I knew the shape of— but didn’t understand.

There were six of them, clustered together, bonded by Chinese.

One of them was smoking a cigarette.

Suddenly— the air turned expectant.

We all craned our necks and shifted our feet, waiting for the bus to come to us.

Except it just sped by.

The creep.

Curses were uttered, and we all rolled our eyes.

I shared a look with one of the Chinese girls, a look that transcended language.

“This is beyond pathetic” I muttered to myself.

“I know”— she responded in English.

And so I was included.

It was dark, the night.

And we were all girls, on our own.

And the bars were open, spilling liquor— and then there was also the silence.

That dark, silent, sweaty night.

I can speak a little Korean— I started, quietly, shyly.

They ooed, and started spouting the little Korean they knew.

Saranghae!

I love you.

Annyounghaseyo!

Hello.

I said a sentence or two— I admit, I was showing off.

One of the girls knew a little Japanese—and so we walked, spouting nonsense in four different languages.

We came to a halt in front of their street.

Another bus stop is here, they urged.

There are people here— you won’t be stranded.

I smiled at them— these new friends of mine.

Instagram, perhaps?

“Oh yes!” they— but we all looked up as the bus chugged into view.

“Run!” they shouted— “We’ll meet again!” they cried— And I thought I heard a faint— “Annyounghaseyo!” echoing behind me in the wind.

That meant hello, in Korean.

But the bus was already moving— and who the flip cares anyway?

There were five of us now, two had ordered an Uber.

And now we were just bonded by humanity.

You coming?

They turned to look at me, they had given up on the bus.

“We’re walking home—we live off campus too. You can come if you’d like”.

So yah, I followed the strangers.

We exchanged words like candy, Asking names—places— Can’t you tell, where we’re from?

China?

Yes, but north or south? …South?

Heres the thing—they giggled.

If you see a tall guy, and he’s Chinese,

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You own one, your neighbor owns one, your mom in the 80’s owned one and even the old man that works at the bodega downstairs owns a denim jacket.

Denim jackets are a huge staple in any wardrobe as they can give a sort of rebellious, relaxed but also put together look.

Here are 5 ways to style a denim jacket:

by Jurnivah Désir

OUTFIT #1: DISCOTHEQUE OUTFIT #2: SEND NUDES? - Denim jacket (to be worn - Denim jacket slightly off the shoulder) - Nude camisole - Striped tank bodysuit - Camo style pants - Black leggings - Nude kicks - White kicks with high OUTFIT #4: COMFY CASUAL white socks - Denim jacket - Grey hoodie OUTFIT #3: DENIM ON - Black jeans DENIM (ON DENIM) - Yellow kicks - Denim jacket - Loose graphic OUTFIT #5: t-shirt - Denim jacket - High waisted - Cropped turtleneck tank denim skirt (or any cropped turtleneck) - White kicks - Black leggings - Optional: denim - White kicks choker DON’T FORGET TO ACCESSORIZE… Jewelry: less is always more when it comes to jewelry. A great way to make your jewelry seem cohesive is by sticking to a single color, like silver or gold. Layering necklaces, a few rings and some hoops or studs is always a good call.

Glasses: Glasses are a huge statement. Sunglasses are always a good option, but clear glasses, even if they aren’t prescription, can really pull together your look. I find that glasses look especially nice when hair is pulled up into a messy bun or ponytail.

Hats: Beanies. That is all.

Hair: your hair could be your biggest accessory. Really anything goes! Try switching it up by doing cute styles like space buns, half up half down pigtails, or bouncy curls.

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local / music / recs <3 ER

having a hard time finding local artists that match ur taste? The BEAT is here 2 help!

if you like you’ll love

sza

Find yourself groovin to Ctrl on the reg? Same. In her debut release Thanks for the Chapstick Teamarrr channels SZA’s mix of empowering, honest lyricism and smooth vocal ability.

Her album is chock full of features too!

teamarrr

Squirrel Flower, like Weyes Blood, pours emotion into her songs but does not sound weak. Rather, she constructs gorgeous vocal layers, heightened by heavy, reverby guitar you’ll that will leave you awe-struck.

if you like love

squirrel flower

Lilith channels late ‘80’s/early ‘90’s pop rock with their catchy lyrics and harmonies. Like The Breeders, the 3-piece features melodic riffs and ample reverb to give their songs a spacey, grungy vibe. Highly recommend.

if you like

the breeders

you’ll love

lilith

<3 ER

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The past few years have seen an influx of people buying records. Record stores are back in business and collecting records is suddenly the *hip new thing* to do. For those of you staring wistfully at the record players in your favorite indie 80s movie or just admiring your friends’ collections with a hint of envy, starting and curating your own collection can be quite easy. It all begins with getting your own record player. After all, most people wishing to start their own record collection often intend to play these records! The confusing thing is figuring out which turntable is right for you. The following pointers should help with that!

The first thing to do is ask yourself a few questions regarding what you want from your record player.

1. Figure out your commitment level — Is this just a new phase you’re getting into or are you certain this is something you’re dedicated to?

2. Figure out the amount of space and flexibility you want — How much area are you willing to dedicate to your record player? Do you want a compact unit that can take care of all your needs or do you want an elaborate setup with an authentic old-school turntable, amps and the whole shindig?

There are three major options you can get after thinking over these questions.

1. The Cheap and Easy, No Commitments Record Player — A quick scroll through Amazon will show you several options for record players between $30-40. As long as you make sure it plays three speeds and has a built in speaker, you’re good to go. Take heed though - these aren’t built for the best sound quality or longevity, but they certainly do the deed. Consider them more as a starter trial pack to see if the record lifestyle is for you as opposed to a long-term investment.

2. The Chic One-Step-Up That’s Still Affordable — You could decide to go one step up on rung, and buy a Crosley. (Don’t get me wrong, I know that there are plenty of other brands available in this price range, Crosley just happens to be one of the most widely available brands in the US right now). They range from $65 to over $200. They look chic, have all the features you may need and are portable.

The sound quality is definitely better than the $30 Amazon buys, and these have a higher ability to play scratched, old records without too much static or jumps.

3. The All-Out Vintage Big Bang — This requires not only a lot more space and money than the previous two options, but also a whole other level of dedication and commitment. This includes buying a separate turntable, a pre-amp, an amplifi er, and separate speakers. This requires intensive research into the topic and I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re just started out your record collection or if you need a more portable unit. However, it can be a fantastic investment once you’re ready for it, because the sound will be unbeatable.

Once you’ve decided on a record player, you can start curating your record collection and accessories and jamming out to your favorite hits the old fashioned way.

Cheers!

<3 Kiran Galani

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JUNIPER EP - JUNIPER

Juniper has put out perhaps the brightest, warmest work of soft rock this year. It is impossible to be sad when listening to this EP. You could be stuck waiting for the Green Line in the snow for three hours and you would be happy...as long as you listened to Juniper EP on repeat. The casual lyrics, sweet guitar and bright horns that appear on EP sound great, and the vocal melodies are like birds singing in the park. If you’re going to listen to one song off this project, please let it be the duet cover of The Zuton’s “Valerie”, which Juniper plays better than anyone not named Amy Winehouse. Keep an eye out for this awesome Boston band. <3 Jon

Ollom

Versace Summer - JANK

Versace Summer, by JANK from Philly, is an eight track EP that consistently delivers quality indie rock. Their sound varies from song to song, ranging from harder instrumentals, to vocals verging on screamo, to the unexpected smooth jazz sounds of the seventh track, “Gucci Spring.” This EP is classic emo with its melodic choruses and teen angst lyrics. It’s sure to please any fan of the genre. Be sure to check out “This is a Song About my Bike ‘Ralph’” for some sweet background vocal harmonies and even jingle bells. The simple but clever lyrics feature lead vocalist Lou Diamond crooning over his bicycle like a long lost girlfriend. Between this song and the rest of JANK’s most recent release, Versace Summer encapsulates the suburban summer that you might be missing with fall semester in full swing. <3 Rachel Kubrick

A Death in the Haberdashery - Your Friend Makiddo

Your Friend Makiddo is a rock duo from Gary, West Virginia. A good number of the tracks on Death in the Haberdashery are well-made and well-performed run-of-the-mill punk rock songs. Other songs feature a hip-hop beat or funk bassline and see vocalist Matt Browning talk-singing over it. Still, others contain heavier grunge and metal inspired riffs. There’s even some country influences thrown in there.

All of the styles play nicely with one another, mixing and matching well. The tracks are presented in a way that introduces the brothers’ next stylistic experiment gently. By the time the ten-track album is finished, it’s easy to forget what the opening track even sounded like. Multiple listens are encouraged. <3 Johanthan D. Kindall

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Well EP - PICTURESOFGREY

Picturesofgrey, formerly Ghost Boys, offers a short burst of ‘90’s screamo-influenced punk on their 5-song EP Well. With each song not even reaching the two-minute mark, it’s very easy to miss the entire EP without even blinking. Picturesofgrey’s lead vocalist brings about an intense and high pitched roar, similar to that of I Hate Myself’s Jim Marburger and Orchid’s Jayson Green. The screamed vocals pair perfectly with the band’s depressing and self-loathing lyrics, which center around a person who lived in a rut their whole life, but were redeemed with a chance to meet new people, find a job, and live pretty normally. All of this is undercut when the mood reverts back to its initial dark overtones on the closing track “Killed Myself.”

Overall, Picturesofgrey deliver a middle of the line screamo record with generic emo twinkling and harsh punk rock drumming. The lyrics and concept of Well are really where this EP shines, and it can fit comfortably among the ranks of the band’s screamo contemporaries. <3 Zach McCollum

Bummer - Lacing

I once read a wise tweet stating that shoegaze is ska music for people that go to good colleges. Those attempting to imitate shoegaze might think cranking the reverb up on their amp and strumming an amalgamation of chords that escalate into a muddled mess of feedback is all there is to it. Lacing, a shoegaze band from Chattanooga, Tennessee, is aware of the creative possibilities that can come from experimenting with guitar textures. Their latest album Bummer blends all of Shoegaze’s sonic tropes together: quiet but discernible vocals, thick distortion, skeletal echoes of reverb, warm pulsing rhythms, Sonic Youth-style feedback experimentation, and guitars that sound like television static. The melodies slowly enunciate every note. The music manages to explore a variety of sound while remaining in the same isolated but comfortable place that Shoegaze often encloses you.

These songs sound similar to Slowdive’s Souvlaki, but where Slowdive’s lush guitar tones lightly ascend into the sky, Lacing remains at low and fixed altitude. <3 William Bauman

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The BEAT’s very own Danya Trommer hung out with local shredder Sidney Gish to chat about her DIY talents!

DT: When did you start making crafts?

SG: I got my first order of pins last fall. I had been doodling for a while and putting them on the internet. It started when I was doodling surreal things in class and sending them to my mom. Just to freak her out, but she started embroidering them, and people started buying her embroideries and it blew up on tumblr and I got an article on Buzzfeed and I decided to start selling pins of them. My first craft fair was in December of last year, it was really fun and I sold five varieties of pins and I ordered another round of pins.

DT: Does your music influence your crafts?

SG: Yeah, a lot of lyrics I write when I’m bored and doodles that I turn into crafts...and just stuff to entertain myself while I’m bored is a unifying theme, I like selling them as merch at shows because it has more value than a pin with my name on it or a shirt with just my name on it, and it makes sense to somebody who doesn’t know anything about the music I’m playing.

DT: Where do you sell your crafts?

SG: At shows and local flea markets.

DT: What’s the hardest craft to create?

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SG: The pins have been pretty easy because I order them in bulk online, dealing with the bags of pins when they first arrive is pretty intimidating...the temporary tattoos were more fun to make but they won’t come off my arms.

DT: How long have you been creating art for?

SG: I used to want to be a cartoonist when I was really little. I did art a lot more in middle school. In high school I was chronically doodling. I was really into drawing cartoons - not like actual character designs - making flow charts and decorative texts was fun too. Whenever I had paper I’d be doodling.

DT: What do you enjoy more, the DIY art community or the DIY music community?

SG: I feel more embedded in the DIY music community, it’s fun to see the art extending beyond that.

DT: Do you think there should be more connection between the DIY art and music communities? Such as having art shows with bands?

SG: Yeah I’ve been to a few shows where there are art exhibits hanging up on the walls—the Space Gazebo comes to mind, there have been a bunch of gigs where there’s a separate room where people’s art is hanging up.

It’d be cool to do that more often! <3

Check out Sidney’s art at shows and markets around town, and her music at sidneygish.bandcamp.com

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1) Listen to “Die Young”

by Kesha on repeat 2) Take a chance on the chai in the dining hall; it may not taste like chai, but it’s mega cozy

3) Eat some gosh darn lettuce (iceberg doesn’t count)

4) Make time for a good, long shower

5) Paint your nails a color that ~inspires~ you

6) Journal about everything and everyone that pisses you off

7) Put on sing-along High School Musical 2 and j a m o u t <3 Emma Simonoff

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Ryan LaPerle

Music teacher for kids by day, mesmerizing street singer by later-in-the-day, Boston-based singer-songer Ryan LaPerle has a deep soulful voice that seeps across Faneuil Hall, his preferred performance spot, every time he’s there. LaPerle released his first EP, Disguise, nearly eight years ago in 2009. It features beautifully written acoustic pop songs like the title track “Disguise” and the brilliant “Further.” While he mostly performs covers while street singing, his tendency to add his own twang to the tracks ensures that each one is hit sounding fresh, yet familiar, every time. LaPerle initially turned to street singing as a way to get over his persistent stage fright, despite having performed at several venues across Boston such as the Berklee Performance Center and Café 939. He has found the experience to be rather cathartic. Now, LaPerle is once more getting back into the big game and intends to release his new EP (which just might be a full-size record instead) sometime in the coming months. Watch out for his new release for a dose of brilliantly beautiful singing-songwriting, or just pay him a visit at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace and let his soothing voice wash over you.

Listen to his tracks on his website: http://www.ryanlaperlemusic.com/

<3 Kiran Galani

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Sami Martasian is one of the most genuine people I know. When they’re not fronting the Allston-based band Puppy Problems or teaching students, they’re volunteering their time to help and check up on friends. They somehow find a way to compose vulnerably honest cartoons in the time in between. Because of our similarly hectic schedules, we convened over facebook messenger to talk about art and DIY living: JF: Where in your house do you go to relax?

SM: My bed!

JF: What are your top five favorite items in your room?

SM: My giant frog pillow my best friend made me, my guitar, Pavement poster, collection of California raisin toys, and a frog trash can that I like too much to put trash in.

JF: What do your bedsheets look like and where did you buy them?

SM: They’re the plant sheets from IKEA that every other person has.

JF: I’m pretty sure I have those sheets too.

JF: Is there anything in your house you diy’d? Is it functional?

SM: I have a bookshelf my friend James built! It works great.

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JF: What is your favorite decoration?

SM: I don’t really like decorations much. My room is pretty much a pile of clothes, a pile of books and a bed. I do have a few posters that Ben put up that are nice. A big ol’ Pavement one, Bad History Month and Jonathan Richman.

JF: Where is your favorite place to do art?

SM: I don’t really have a favorite place — Because I share a room with another artist, space is kinda tough. I usually don’t have space to make art other than in bed which isn’t ideal because I can’t really paint there. Someday It would rule to have room for a table to work at.

I have one of Sami’s prints hanging next to my bed. It reads, “Things that will make you feel a tiny bit better: find or make an uncluttered space, drink more water, go for a little walk, eat some fruits or veggies, try taking a shower or washing your face.” I see the print every morning when I wake up, and it feels like it’s a good morning message from a friend who understands me. Sami’s art is relatable in a way that’s hard to describe, and I’m glad they have the words to say the things I don’t know how to explain and the advice that I sometimes need to hear.

If you like what you see, check out their Instagram @spookysami and their bandcamp at puppyproblems.bandcamp.com. <3 Julia Finestone

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Before Boston punks like Nice Guys, there was Unnatural Axe. And before experimental and avant-garde sounds were heard in Boston’s basements, it was heard coming from the seven-piece new wave band Human Sexual Response. Pioneers of the ‘70’s and ‘80’s, this duo of bands is making a modern-day return in the form of a November 3 show at the House of Blues this fall. Before getting to the gig, here’s a lil’ history lesson: With songs like “They Saved Hitler’s Brain” (a raucous tune about Hitler’s disembodied brain reigning over the population) and “Sex Substitute,” it might seem like Unnatural Axe is about as traditionally punk as it gets. The Dorchester punks, however, are rather virtuous. For one, they are NOT Nazi sympathizers and in fact wrote the song in “good humor, at the expense of the Nazis.” And despite what you may already think about a song referencing sex and written by punks, it’s actually about chastising “sex without love,” as Unnatural Axe was partially composed of devout Catholics. What’s more punk than that? Besides their upcoming show, Unnatural Axe lives on, currently in local Jim Leonard’s 2015 debut where he covers Unnatural Axe’s “Summertime.”

Human Sexual Response is as provocative as their name suggests. The band was on the forefront of the Gay Pride movement and challenging gender stereotypes back in the late ‘70’s. It was punk attitude matched with theatrical, genre-bending musical tendencies that made Human Sexual Response college radio favorites (and almost* national stars) before the band abruptly came to an end in the early ‘80’s. Their upcoming fall show is one of the many reunions that followed the break up and is sure to be as electric as ever. <3 Olivia Gehrke

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Local restaurants recommended by local musicians reviewed by local punx Kristen: Restaurant: The Beehive, Great atmosphere, 541 Tremont St., Boston great neighborhood, Recommended by: Larry Owen and (most importantly) of The Owens great food are all things you’re sure to find at The Beehive in the South End of Boston. The Beehive prime burger, topped with crispy onions, hit the spot on this still summery Saturday night, and the Olivia: equally crispy frites really I would like to brought this meal together. thank Larry for the This place is definitely worth recommendation and the a visit to the scenic South restaurant gods for looking End, and I’m sure I will down at us, because our meal go back again soon. at the Beehive was nothing short of EUPHORIC. Besides the outdoor seating among twinkle lights and vibrant flowers in the stunning South End, the Beehive delivered when it came to the night’s cuisine. The tender swordfish and savory beet salad brought tears to my eyes.

And that’s not an exaggeration, either; the meal was both an emotional and spiritual experience.

10/10, will make a return to this culinary mecca.

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ODES TO ALLSTON howling to the moon from allston subterranea brain melts out of eye; edible oozing to thrash strobe freckled horde lean on me now / venmo me later remember when we ran naked and alive and hungry, rats and rabbits racing overdownpast misty eyed streets sliding down stoop stairs / crashing down concrete no answers never fracket chrysalis mouth like barbie plastic lo-drone bass moans floating thru the floor where am i when iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not here, sweating it out in the basement thrum fever dreams twisting the sheets the pause before a kiss between strangers i forget you already but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fate that we meet <3 Racquel Bazos

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an almost poem almost story, of when we fell in love with Allston, already in it when the rain comes again i will remember the sweet acrid taste of it, licked off with kisses on your knuckles the drizzle coats our hair and jackets, dusts dried out front lawns like glitter wet nosed and kaleidoscope eyed, crawling through muck and curbside couches, Pratt and Ashford, my two best friends. here is the night sky and here are the streetlights and here is the trashcan you held my hair next to when I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold it in until we got home and here are the hands with which you hold my own, our fingers sleeping tightly intertwined in our pockets, shielded from the cold and sewer grime when we trip on our shoelaces and fall into the gutters. slummy corners of shiny cities, our homiest haunts built inside all-night diners and vintage stores, donut shops and concert halls, each other and basement shows we forget how to find our way into. a place to be on a Friday night. a place to be on Saturday morning and on Wednesday afternoons. a place to belong. <3 sarah cristine burrola

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<3 Allie Antonevich

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D I Y - T A B S play the songs of the greats ;-)

<3 Kailen Santos

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RECIPE: ARTISAN TOAST W/ FRUIT SPREAD Living in a dorm again this year? Upset about the fact that you don’t have a kitchen? Don’t feel like leaving your room? No worries! This recipe is a quick and easy way to start your day :-) Serves: 1 sad person Prep Time: 2 minutes Calories: 130 cal Ingredients: 1 slice of white bread from City Convenience 1 tbsp of Smucker’s™ Grape Jelly, possibly taken from Rhett’s Instructions: 1. Grab some bread 2. Microwave bread for 1520 seconds because you don’t have a toaster. If your roommate is still asleep, consider skipping this step (unless it’s past 1pm).

3. While you wait for your bread to heat up, fill out a room change request in vain.

4. Take your plastic knife that you proba bly took from City Convenience and smear some Smucker’s™ Grape Jelly on that bad boy.

5. Enjoy! <3 Al Sancioni

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<3 Sarah Cristine Burrola

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