Music
‘Unholy’ Review: Sam Smith's Hottest Release Yet
With such hauntingly mesmerizing production, it’s not surprising “Unholy” managed to become a TikTok sensation before it was even released.
Father John Misty Concert Review: Wacky Lyrics Take the Center Stage
“He’s Father,” opener Suki Waterhouse said. “He’s just Father. I can’t explain it.”
In Photos: Courtney Barnett in Concert
Australian singer and songwriter Courtney Barnett performed at Boston's House of Blues on Sep. 12 as a pit stop on her “Things Take Time, Take Time” tour.
Courtney Barnett Concert Review: 'We Love You Courtney!'
The whole concert felt like an encounter with a unique presence: someone who is trying to be genuine and honest in a difficult world. It is this feeling that makes her fans love her so much, and that made the concert a fully transportive experience.
Artist Profile: YoungJae On Identity, Performance, and His Recent Success
“In my ideal world, I’m able to excel in each one of those: scholar, athlete, artist. If I can do those three things, it’s the most authentic form of myself. I’ll be unlimited.”
‘Talking to Yourself’ Review: Not Carly Rae Jepsen’s Best
It doesn’t quite measure up to the expectations Jepsen set with her previous two albums.
‘Forget Me’ Review: A Fine But Forgettable Return for Lewis Capaldi
There’s nothing exceptionally bad about “Forget Me,” but when you’ve set the bar as high as Capaldi has, audiences have come to expect the best.
Album Review: Alex G’s ‘God Save the Animals’ Is a Revelation
On this masterful 13-track record, Alex G grows out of the frustration that dominated his past albums and instead marvels at the grace and beauty in his world.
MUNA Concert Review: Towards a 'Queerful Joy Revolution'
MUNA is the greatest band in the world. With their current fall tour well on the way after a kickoff show in Boston on Sept. 18, they’re sure to convince you of their stardom.
‘Asphalt Meadows’ Review: Death Cab for Cutie Pave a New Path
Instead of smoothing life over with the silver-tongued charm of their early days, the band lets “Asphalt Meadows” grow like weeds fighting through concrete.
Shame Concert Review: An Epic Return for The Rising Post-Punk Band
Playing hits from their most recent album “Drunk Tank Pink,” along with several unreleased songs, shame showcased not only their musical breadth but also their lyrical depth while grappling with the anxieties of reality, performance, and finding a place in the world.
‘Attention’ Review: NewJeans Crafts K-Pop’s Y2K Time Capsule
With “Attention,” NewJeans promises to rediscover and reclaim the past as well as recast it in modern ways.
Dove Cameron’s ‘Breakfast’ Review: A Satirical, Deliriously Dark Manifesto Against Oppressive Gender Norms
“Breakfast” is a truly remarkable feminist achievement that demonstrates the myriad ways in which the patriarchy constrains and harms women while simultaneously being an objectively pleasing, catchy pop hit.
In Photos: The Driver Era in Concert
Pop-funk duo The Driver Era hit the stage at the newly-minted Roadrunner venue in Brookline on Aug. 2. Comprised of lead vocalist Ross Lynch and singer-songwriter Rocky Lynch, the brothers were joined by bassist Riker Lynch on this tour.
Artist Profile: Ben Platt Hits the ‘Reverie’ Road
The Harvard Crimson sat down with Platt to discuss his upcoming tour and the evolution of his artistic voice.
