While The Misfits might seem an odd pairing for a synth-pop act, the music of Boston’s Ruby Ridge has a decidedly dark, post-punk edge to it — as heard on its recent “Intent EP” — so it’s not as big a stretch as it might seem. We asked one half of the duo, John Bittrich, about the band’s clattering, claustrophobic cover of “Come Back,” just released as an early Halloween treat, and the tradition of Halloween cover shows in Boston (see our full picks here). More
