Music
Penny & Sparrow Concert Review: A Saturday Night Serenade
Jankhe’s acoustic guitar provides a surprisingly full backing to what can only be described as angelic vocals from Baxter.
After Fight Over Replacement of Allston Sound Museum, City Kicks Off Redevelopment
The city of Boston officially kickstarted a process to replace the Sound Museum on Monday. The replacement of the Brighton-based rehearsal space has been hotly contested by the musicians who once rehearsed there.
‘Henry, come on’ Single Review: Ethereal Vulnerability
Del Rey excels at creating a deeply personal, confessional tone in her music, and nowhere is this ability stronger than in “Henry, come on.”
‘You and I’ Single Review: Introducing Alice Phoebe Lou’s Personal Sound
The way in which the vocals are simultaneously cinematic, effortless, and warm are uniquely Lou’s.
The Perfect Spring Playlist for Walks in the Rain and Warming Weather
There is no better remedy for spring blues than a playlist containing the full range of emotions that this transitional period entails.
‘The Sun’ Single Review: Brittany Broski Redeems the Influencer-Turned-Artist Pipeline
Rather than romanticizing heartbreak, she accepts these emotions and in doing so, maintains her self-worth in the end.
Just a Girl?: The Disappearance of the Angry Girl Music of the ’90s
Where are all the angry girls? The deep roots of angry girl music can be found across decades — clearly, there has always been a lot to be angry about.
Nubya Garcia Concert Review: Presence, Sonified and Embodied
Despite the bare-bones staging, Garcia and her bandmates kept the energy high with remarkable musicianship and gratitude for the moment.
Pop Hits and Politics: At Yardfest, Students Dance to Bedingfield and a Student Band Condemns Trump
Hundreds of students packed Tercentenary Theatre on Sunday as Grammy-nominated artist Natasha Bedingfield took the stage for Yardfest — the College’s annual spring concert — following three student band performances, one of which criticized recent federal attacks on pro-Palestine protesters.
Neal Francis Concert Review: Funk is Alive and Well in Cambridge
The marquee confirmed that it was, in fact, not a Stones cover band but rather Neal Francis — an artist far from the gimmick of emulating his influences.
‘Equus Asinus’ Album Review: A Sturdy, Reliable Record
At its best, the record is a warm sonic embrace neatly wrapped around lovely poetic musings evocative of Imagist poetry.
‘The Giver’ Review: Chappell Roan Got The Job Done
A playful spin on the country music that Roan grew up with, it embraces queer sexuality with traditional country instrumentals and her stunning vocals.
‘CUPID’S GIRL’ Single Review: Cupid’s Arrow May Miss the Mark
MARINA’s newest single doesn’t offer a societal critique to be presented through a kitschy persona, nor does it explore any personal vulnerabilities.
‘Gethsemane’ Review: A Fantastic Return to Form
The single remains a pressing narrative accomplishment, clearly bringing the listener through the torments of a tumultuous — if not abusive — relationship.
Artist Profile: Jake Minch on Songwriting and Curiosity
Minch stands out for his risk-taking and not feeling the need to craft a perfectly unobjectionable or safe artist persona.
