The New England local metal scene is the most accessible scene on the east coast. $15 dollar tickets and venues across New England makes it easy to go see some amazing bands […]
New New England Bands You Have To Hear
The Backbone of Portland Local Music: The Apohadian Theatre
On the corner of Hanover Street in Portland Maine lies The Apohadian Theatre. The venue, founded in 2017, has become a staple of Maine’s diverse local scene and has marked itself as […]
Behind The Beat: Y2Chris Interview
Most people probably don’t think about Maine when they think about hip-hop. But just like every other state, Maine has a collective of talented rappers and producers. At the forefront of this […]
Buxton Musician Griffin William Sherry Releases Debut Solo Album
Moving on can be a difficult thing, but Maine-native Griffin William Sherry channeled that energy into his new album Hundred Mile Wilderness. Sherry is the former frontman of the local sensation band […]
Is it a Mushroom or a Band?
The deadly mushroom Amanita, a grind/math-core band based in Standish, Maine has burst into the local music scene. Grindcore is a fusion between heavy metal and hardcore punk. This style originated in […]
Corey Norman Rocks!
Corey Norman may just be one of the coolest teachers that SMCC has to offer, from being an award-winning filmmaker to a rockstar-bassist in a metal band. Corey has also been teaching […]
An Interview with Julia Gagnon
In its 22nd season, American Idol’s seven finalist contenders included Julia Gagnon — a fellow Mainer and USM student. In her final performance, Julia would deliver a stunning rendition of Set Fire […]
An interview with singer-songwriter Antoinette Hinitt
The SMCC student and artist finds her way back to Casco Bay
Local Music and Dance
2/12/2023 Jazz Brunch with Eric Klaxton | Boone’s @ 10am | no cover | all ages Toby McAllister | Austin Street Brewery @ 2pm Irish Session | Rí Rá @ 3pm David […]
Taylor Swift Breaks Even More Records With Her New Album ‘Midnights’
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift just dropped her latest studio album ‘Midnights’ on October 21, 2022, and if you didn’t think it was possible for her to break even more records on her […]
The SMCC Beacon 