Need bar recommendations

I just moved to South End as a guy in my mid-twenties and I have yet to find a bar with good vibes. It’s as if every bar is packed out the ass blasting some obnoxious music too loud to have a conversation (ex. Rose). Can someone point me in the direction of a bar with a little character around here?? Live music now and then wouldn’t hurt either… seems to be tough to find anywhere except Gin Mill though.