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On a frigid night back in January, we received this private message via the magic of the internet: “Ed Balloon with one the greatest debut sets at Great Scott ever right now.” We won’t reveal who sent it, because that’s not important; but the sentiment surely is, and we’re using that declaration to anchor this post, which serves as a signal boost to Ed’s Lysten Boston + Xperience Creative show back at the Allston rock club this Friday (March 16) with Marcela Cruz and Garth. Soundtracking the signal boost is the Roxbury native’s ‘HOODxAIR,’ another airy alt-r&B track that glides along under the phantom sounds and soul of a vinyl record’s crackle. The philosophical passion Balloon is becoming quickly known for is on high display here, offering a laid-back look off his October EP Flourish. A new record is due soon, so Friday at Great Scott we’ll likely get a mix of soon-to-be hits both fresh and familiar. And you can be the one sending messages to your friends who are missing out. Featured Ed Balloon photo by Ben Stas for Vanyaland, from his Hassle Fest appearance in November 2017.
