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Star-Studded Night School New Music Vol. 6 Headlined by Johan Lenox's Debut Album WDYWTBWYGU
by Mike Scarfo It’s been another busy month in the music world, especially in the Massachusetts/New England area, where it feels like the...

The Turntable Teachers
May 12, 20229 min read
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Termanology Inspires At Album Release Event; Celebrates New Collab Project with Paul Wall
by Mike Scarfo Termanology recently celebrated his acclaimed collaborative album with Paul Wall titled Start 2 Finish at The Bridge Sound...

The Turntable Teachers
May 3, 20226 min read
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BIA & J. Cole Collab Leads a Legendary Spring Surge of New England Music
by Mike Scarfo Welcome back to this special article version of Night School New Music. As always, be sure you’re following our Spotify...

The Turntable Teachers
Apr 13, 20227 min read
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Timi O & l.ucas Headline an Unforgettable Experience at The Rockwell
by Mike Scarfo I’m not sure how many artists and musicians would admit it, but I imagine there is a high level of trepidation in...

The Turntable Teachers
Apr 7, 20226 min read
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Knowhere Isn’t Just Anywhere; It’s a Creative Haven
by Mike Scarfo If you were to simply drive by the all-white, windowless one-story building in Methuen, you would most likely think...

The Turntable Teachers
Mar 9, 20223 min read
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Valley Grl & Dev Soter Team Up for a Coast-to-Coast Indie Scene Collision
by Mike Scarfo Just before our six month hiatus, Valley Grl was an artist I had the pleasure of getting to know about, particularly...

The Turntable Teachers
Dec 8, 20212 min read
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Connecticut Alt-Indie Artist’s Music Feels like Drifting into Daydream: Review of "queen of hearts"
by Gordon Henry You may have noticed the birds singing early in the morning, or perhaps a violent onset of seasonal allergies. You can...

The Turntable Teachers
May 12, 20212 min read
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Papercity Studios Puts Western MA Hip-Hop on the Map with “Federal Cypher”
by Mike Scarfo When discussing the Massachusetts music scene, historically the conversation draws towards Boston and its surrounding...

The Turntable Teachers
May 6, 20213 min read
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Revalation & GoD iLLa Drop Epic Visuals with EMS Crew for Single “I Been”
by Mike Scarfo There aren’t many acts keeping old school hip-hop alive quite like Boston collective EMS (Experimental Mind State). Their...

The Turntable Teachers
May 6, 20213 min read
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Sid Mason Highlights Mental Health Awareness on “SIC”
by Mike Scarfo Following the success of his first single in 2021 “DIV”, LA-based artist Sid Mason returns with another experimental...

The Turntable Teachers
May 5, 20213 min read
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H3x Teams Up with CRONIN for Melodic New Single “Weight”
by Mike Scarfo The multi-talented H3x was a staple in the Massachusetts indie music scene, particularly known for his bold, textured...

The Turntable Teachers
May 3, 20213 min read
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Virgil Blends Poignant Introspection Into Jazz-Inspired EP ‘between walls’
by Mike Scarfo Boston-native and Miami-based hip-hop artist, Virgil, is no stranger to introspective lyricism in his music. His 2020...

The Turntable Teachers
Apr 28, 20213 min read
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Mikeyblackkk Reflects on the Past, Present, and Future with New EP Manhattan
by Mike Scarfo Western, MA hip-hop artist mikeyblackkk is no stranger to speaking on important issues within his music. His first viral...

The Turntable Teachers
Apr 19, 20213 min read
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The China Blue Conveys Nauseating Anxiety & Heartbreak on “Nervous”
by Mike Scarfo One of the most gut-wrenching, nerve-wracking conversations we’ve all experienced in our lives at some point or another:...

The Turntable Teachers
Apr 18, 20213 min read
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This Houston Artist is Architecting Worlds Within his Music: Analyzing Nazareth Nocturne's "Side A"
by Gordon Henry You probably don’t love your favorite album simply because it’s a collection of great songs. It’s something about that...

The Turntable Teachers
Apr 15, 20213 min read
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Washy & Cameron Iandolo Collaborate on Moody Trap Banger “Cold Love”
by Mike Scarfo At first listen, Massachusetts hip-hop artists Washy and Cameron Iandolo stylistically may not seem like an ideal match....

The Turntable Teachers
Mar 31, 20212 min read
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Dorchester Native Cousin Stizz Stars on “Nothin’ 2 Me” with Jazz Cartier
by Mike Scarfo Anyone who has followed the Massachusetts music scene over the past decade recognizes Cousin Stizz as one of the biggest...

The Turntable Teachers
Mar 26, 20212 min read
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Sid Mason Rejects the Status Quo on New Single “DIV”
by Mike Scarfo Experimental hip-hop has become a fast-growing subgenre, seeing a spike in popularity over the last decade with the likes...

The Turntable Teachers
Mar 24, 20212 min read
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Maeko and Hadji Gaviota Create the Sound of Spring on “Capricorn”
by Mike Scarfo Massachusetts-based indie artist Maeko is simply a jack-of-all-trades. He’s proven an ability to execute contemporary,...

The Turntable Teachers
Mar 23, 20212 min read
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Marcel Stephon Gets Real with Himself on “That’s All”
by Mike Scarfo As human beings, we talk to ourselves constantly whether we realize it or not. Positive self-talk is imperative when it...

The Turntable Teachers
Mar 9, 20212 min read
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