Crimson staff writer
Alessandro M.M. Drake
Formerly the Co-Music Executive for the Harvard Crimson's 151st Guard. He was a good one.
Latest Content
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.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Review: Crafting a Subpar Result from an Enchanting Premise
If “A Minecraft Movie” is anything, it’s weird.
‘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.
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.
Arts Vanity: The Top Ten Music Pieces I’ve Published This Year
I compiled a list of my ten favorite articles that I published. Here they are, in a particularly suggestive order.
Thanksgiving Vignette: Music We’re Thankful For
Here’s some of the music that The Crimson’s Arts Board is thankful for this year.
The Maple Creemee. If You Haven’t Yet, You Should.
It’s maple. It’s creamy. It’s at an independent grocery store near you.
Hans Zimmer Concert Review: A Cinematic Spectacle at TD Garden
"Hans Zimmer Live" showcased a rarely seen aspect of Zimmer's genius: his live performance.
Gufo Review: A Step Up in Italian Dining, But Lacking the Final Touch
Italian cuisine, while simple at face value, relies heavily on the subtleties of a dish — elements that sometimes slipped through Gufo’s fingers.
Maggie Rogers Concert Review: Boston Won’t Forget Her
With a thousand fans surrounding her and her voice cartwheeling over every song she sang, Rogers’s performance was nothing short of ethereal.
When We’re Back in Boston: Metropolitan Vignettes
Here is a collection of vignettes that demonstrates what exactly makes The Crimson’s Arts Board feel the pulse of Boston in that special, intangible way.
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Review: A Fun Flick, but a Far Cry From the ‘Kung Fu Panda’ Days of Old
Although it’s enjoyable, “Kung Fu Panda 4” is shallower, less funny, and disappointing when compared to its predecessors.
Nostalgic Candy: Vignettes by The Crimson’s Arts Board
This week, The Crimson’s Arts Board reflects on their favorite types of candy from childhood, and the memories that it brings to mind.
Harvard in Bloom: Springtime Stories from The Crimson’s Arts Board
With spring break concluded, spring at Harvard is a time for memories to be made.
