Music
Artist Profile: Stove God Cooks is Poised for the Limelight
Syracuse rapper Stove God Cooks is one of the most distinctive and exciting artists to emerge from the Northeast hip-hop underground in decades.
Concert Review: Modest Mouse Reminds Us Of The ‘90s
The setlist mixed nostalgia with a hefty dose of humor.
Top 10 Albums of 2022
The Crimson Arts Board presents its musical favorites of 2022, from "Renaissance" to "Un Verano Sin Ti."
‘Discovery’'s Hidden Gem: Daft Punk’s Animated Visual Album
“Interstella 5555" is a masterclass in storytelling, as it manages to convey an allegory for the exploitation of artists in the music industry without dialogue.
Artist Profile: Behind the Mask of Myles Blue
Justin C. Levy’s ’26’s talent shines through with themes of love and passion.
Artist Profile: Ramon ‘1000WORD$’ Lazo Reflects On His Hip-Hop Journey
Ramon '1000WORD$' Lazo bought his first Polaroid camera on eBay for $25.
Travis Scott and Pharell Williams’ 'Down in Atlanta' is Fun Yet Unambitious
“Down in Atlanta” is a high-quality single, but it isn’t a good sign for fans who hope to see a return to Travis Scott’s heights of musical ambition and originality.
Adam Melchor Concert Review: 'Here Goes Nothing'
Catching up with him after the concert, The Harvard Crimson asked him how he felt after his performance. “I feel great about it, it's so nice to be able to play live,” he said.
Alvvays Concert Review: Captivating, Experimental Perfection
Alvvays's Nov. 18 show at Boston’s Roadrunner was a flawless — and slightly strange — finale to their U.S. tour.
Kurt Vile Concert Review: The Magician Enchants Boston Crowds
“Been on the road for three years, just to get here, just to bring it back to Boston.”
Artist Profile: Alfie Templeman Soaring with New Album ‘Mellow Moon’
Templeman points out a certain freedom in learning to play music, not by the instruction of a book, but by the personal will of the artist.
Artist Profile: Dora Jar Brings Her Musical Dreamscapes to Boston
As she brought her propulsive, haunting indie-pop sound to audiences around the country on her first headlining tour this fall, Jar drew inspiration from the surreal beauty of Cirque du Soleil shows, with their synthesis of wild visuals, music, athleticism, and dance.
Artist Profile: Ingrid Jensen on Falling in Love with Jazz, and Performing with the Harvard Monday Jazz Band
On stage, Jensen’s “swinging” was evident in the best way as she led the Harvard Monday Jazz Band.
‘The Best of Hans Zimmer’ Review: Candlelight Series Performance Astounds
The setting allowed the incredible concert to be about more than just about music; It was inherently meditative in its nature, perhaps even emotional.
