Tag: Hardcore

Here come the Dot Rats…

Here come the Dot Rats…

Want to let off some steam? Dorchester’s premiere hardcore band will be performing twice this weekend. What we have here is a crew of seasoned vets throwing all their cards on the table. The Dot Rats pull no punches with their lyrics and deliver them over a 

The return of Nowhere USA…

The return of Nowhere USA…

I can’t put it better than Jake and Elwood… That’s right people, Nowhere USA is on a mission and performing their return show at Middle East on August 2nd. This is going to be a stacked show with Penalty Kill, Cheech Boston and Last Call Brawl playing as well.  That’s 

Dot Rat Radio – Nowhere USA

Dot Rat Radio – Nowhere USA

We finally got Mark Doherty over to the cave to talk about his band Nowhere USA, his experiences, struggles and his hopes for the future. It was a long time coming and it made for a good podcast.

Dead Friends invade Somerville…

Dead Friends invade Somerville…

Are you in the mood for some an ear punishing good time? Maybe a few bruises via the mosh pit? Why not spend the evening with fellow Dot Rat Mark Doherty of the Dead Friends? Ever wondered how it would feel to give that boss 

Dead Friends…

Dead Friends…

It’s time to do a spotlight on a band that is as readily identified with Dorchester as our beloved Street Dogs. Dead Friends was formed in the fall of 2008 and have spent the last 3 years refining their hardcore punk sound. They say all music can invoke