Music Pulse: August 9, 2025 – Clipse’s Boston Kickoff, Tanglewood Magic & Local Gems

Today’s music scene is buzzing, from major hip-hop comebacks to intimate folk performances—and Massachusetts is right in the middle of it.

Clipse Returns to the Stage

Hip-hop fans are celebrating as Clipse (Pusha T and No Malice) launches their first North American tour in 15 years, “Let God Sort Em Out”. The tour began right here in Boston on August 3, a fitting kickoff for their highly anticipated new album, released July 11. The duo’s set is packed with hard-hitting classics and fresh tracks that prove they’ve still got the edge that made them legendary.

A Cinematic Night at Tanglewood

If orchestral magic is more your vibe, tonight the Boston Pops brings John Williams’ Film Night to the Koussevitzky Music Shed in Lenox. Expect an unforgettable mix of cinematic scores from the composer behind Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and Harry Potter, performed under the summer night sky.

Folk Tunes at the Market

For a laid-back Saturday afternoon, Ruth Rappaport will fill the Waltham Farmers’ Market with the sound of traditional American, Irish, and British Isles folk music starting at 11:30 AM.

Beyond Massachusetts

If you’re up for a short trip, WaterFire Providence is hosting a full lighting tonight at 8:00 PM. This mix of music, firelight, and performance art is as mesmerizing as it is unique.

From big-stage spectacles to cozy market performances, August 9 proves that Massachusetts is a music lover’s playground. Whether you’re into hip-hop history, cinematic soundscapes, or grassroots folk, there’s something for every ear today.