Pixies
Loud-quiet-loud alt-rock architects who shaped grunge.
Dropkick Murphys
Celtic punk with a working-class Boston heart.
Aerosmith
America\'s biggest hard rock export, Boston-bred.
The Cars
New wave hitmakers who defined 80s radio rock.
New Kids on the Block
Boston boy-band phenomenon of the late 80s.
The Boston music scene
Boston (Massachusetts, USA) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 5 bands and artists across 3 genres. College-town punk and indie rock, from the Pixies to Dropkick Murphys.
The most represented genres are rock (3), punk (1) and pop (1).
The earliest year on record is Aerosmith (1970) and the latest is Dropkick Murphys (1996); the busiest decade on the map is the 1970s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Pixies, Dropkick Murphys, Aerosmith and The Cars. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
- New York USA · 307 km
- Newark New Jersey, USA · 315 km
- Montréal Canada · 404 km
- Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA · 435 km
- Ottawa Canada · 504 km
- Washington DC USA · 634 km
Questions about Boston music
What music is Boston known for?
Boston is known for rock, punk music. Notable acts include Pixies, Dropkick Murphys, Aerosmith.
How many bands are from Boston?
The Genesis of Sound map features 5 bands and artists from Boston, spanning rock, punk, pop.