The Hotelier

THE HOTELIER IN CONCERT:Labeling Massachusetts trio The Hotelier a pop punk band would be a disservice. Sure, they play a poppy strain of punk rock, but their creative restlessness and sonic ambitions have taken them far beyond the boundaries of that well-worn genre. Emo revival, post-hardcore, and indie rock are all feature prominently on the band's 2016 album Goodness, and they seamlessly blend the genres at their wild, adrenaline-fueled live shows. Singer and bassist Christian Holden is a dynamic frontman, riling fans up on breakneck tracks like "Piano Player" before striking an instrospective mood with the restrained, folksy "Goodness Pt.