Music
Mexican Composer Gabriela Ortiz Talks Rise to Fame, Fighting Eurocentrism in Classical Music at Rockefeller Center Event
When Harvard Music Professor Alejandro L. Madrid invited Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz to speak at the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies two months ago, he hoped the talk would platform an artist just starting to receive international recognition for her combination of classical music with Latin influences.
‘So Close to What’ Album Review: Tate McRae is So Close to Perfection
McRae may not be redefining pop music, but she’s giving us a reason to keep listening.
‘Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye)’ Review: Role Model Finds Closure, Sort Of
Pillsbury provides a fitting end to his album with a nuance that possesses a sobering, if bittersweet, acceptance.
‘Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)’ Review: Seconds Never Tasted So Good
The deluxe tracks are a fun expansion, delivering Carpenter’s signature witty lyricism and retro pop sound, though with some departures into country.
‘AFTERCARE’ Concert Review: A Cathartic Night with Nessa Barrett
Barrett ultimately showed Boston audiences that her music and artistry extend beyond the stage, offering a sense of healing and connection.
‘Abracadabra’ Single Review: Lady Gaga is Back and Better Than Ever?
The new single's name? “Abracadabra.” Fitting for what has been a magical comeback for Gaga this year.
‘Nosebleeds’ Single Review: A No Nonsense Victory Anthem
In the aftermath of her first Grammy win, Doechii released “Nosebleeds” — an entertaining and witty single.
The Backfires Concert Review: Indie Rock on All Cylinders at Sonia
The energy was amplified exponentially by The Backfires in a show that took the audience for a ride of head banging, pounding beats, and power chords.
Top 10 Albums of 2024
The Crimson’s Arts Board presents its musical favorites of 2024, from “BRAT” to “The Tortured Poets Department.”
Nick Shea Concert Review: A Step Out of Boston Common and Into Boston’s Music Scene
Shea’s infectious passion and consistent engagement with the crowd outshined any of his lyrical stumbles.
Thinkpiece: We Need to Listen to Music Less
Occasionally using music as background is fine, but if we continue relegating it to background stimulation, art has a problem.
The Tacky Artistic Grand Gestures of Mark Zuckerberg
Appreciating art is a uniquely human activity — which distinguishes Zuckerberg from the robotic ideas of infinite growth other tech bros propagate.
Artist Profile: Rampa from Keinemusik on More Than a Decade in Electronic Music
Rampa, part of Berlin music-creator collective Keinemusik, reflects on his long career in the electronic music scene.
So You Want to Listen to R&B: Travel Through Time
Here is a list of well-known and cherished R&B songs from the contemporary era and showcases many of the different styles that can be seen in the genre.
Police Investigating After Lil Xan Kicks Harvard Student at Royale Pregame
Nicholas Diego Leanos, a rapper known as “Lil Xan,” repeatedly struck and kicked a Harvard College sophomore in the face during the Harvard-Yale pregame at the Royale nightclub on Nov. 23, prompting the Boston Police Department to investigate an alleged aggravated assault.
