Music
Artist Profile: Comedian Sam Buck is Friends With Your Favorite Rapper
“I want to be undeniable,” Buck said. “In my comedy and my podcast and who I am, I want to prove that I am supposed to be doing this.”
Artist Profile: LA Streetwear Designer Blazzy on His Creative Journey
An uncanny ability to unite the worlds of pop culture, hip-hop, and fashion has made West Coast design powerhouse Blazzy one to watch.
Artist Profile: Matilde Heckler on Stepping Outside Genre
Heckler calls her genre “Hot Girl Emo.” “It's a little feminist, It's a little funky, and unlike anything you've ever heard,” the singer said. “All tie it up with a little bow led by electric violin.”
Tom Odell Brings Heartbreak and Healing to Paradise Rock Club
But the intimacy that Odell crafted with his audience was not limited to his songs about heartbreak. Rather, it held steady even in his more upbeat, uplifting songs.
Artist Profile: Isabella Farmer is Fiercely Self-Inspired and Independent
Now, Farmer studies voice and songwriting at Berklee College of Music here in Boston. But, by her own account, she’s still learning how to better her craft.
Kendrick Lamar Is About To Drop His Final TDE Album
One thing is for certain, though: Lamar will make sure his new album is a completely new experience.
From Coachella: Maggie Rogers Delivers a Vocal Masterclass
One day before her 28th birthday, indie icon Maggie Rogers gifted her audience with forty-five minutes of pure vocal perfection.
From Coachella: Doja Cat Should Have Headlined Day Three
In what was arguably the best set of Coachella day three, Doja Cat entertained, wowed, and gave the performance of a lifetime.
From Coachella: Billie Eilish Ascends to New Heights
What made Eilish so enjoyable to watch was her candid charisma: her humor, relatability, and kindness.
Sierra Ferrell Concert Review: Where Country Meets Tango Meets Jazz
Ferrell gave a stunning performance at the Sinclair to a crowd of perhaps the highest concentration of plaid, beards, cowboy hats, and overalls in recent Cambridge history.
From Coachella: Megan Thee Stallion Brings the Heat on Day Two
Megan confidently strutted to the front of the stage and prepared to blow the audience away.
“Car Crash” Review: eaJ’s Nostalgic Drive Through a Failed Relationship
Although he had already begun releasing self-written solo songs and collaborations under the name eaJ in 2020, “Car Crash,” which he shared on April 8, is his official solo debut.
Lizzo's Debut Of ‘Special’: Advice You Never Knew You Needed
Even more important than simply being another song to listen to, Lizzo’s new track brings the needed conversation about mental health into the music industry.
From Coachella: Harry Styles Performance is Day One’s ‘Cherry’ On Top
Dressed in a pink, all-leather cowboy get-up (complete with his initials emblazoned on the back of his pants), Harry Styles emerged from beneath the Coachella mainstage like a vision.
From Coachella: Still Woozy Brings About a Desert Hallucination
The indie artist took the artist during the peak of Friday’s desert heat in California’s Coachella Valley.
From Coachella: BROCKHAMPTON Goes Out With a Bang
The Saturday masses flooded to the Sahara amphitheater to see BROCKHAMPTON’s last ever performance before their "indefinite hiatus."
From Coachella: Daniel Caesar Provides a Silhouette of Beauty
Home footage from Daniel Caesar’s childhood and recent years flashed across the screen, immediately establishing an atmosphere of nostalgia and innocence.
Lorde Concert Review: Pop Icon Brings Intimate Artistry to Boston
The “Green Light” singer didn’t set aside her older music — despite how much her sound has evolved over the years — but was rather spurred on by it.
Swae Lee and Sam Feldt Smash Yardfest as Music Returns to Harvard Yard
Yardfest brought together the Harvard community in a way that only live music can, reminding students to take a break from work and simply have fun.
'Élan' Retrospective: Nightwish Have a Laugh at the Orthodox
Even seven years after the song’s initial release, its timeless message lives on: What better time to celebrate life than right now?
‘psychofreak’ by Camila Cabello ft. WILLOW: A Disappointing And Underwhelming Loop
“psychofreak” feels more like a loop than a developed song. This is unfortunate, considering both the song’s gentle driving beat and melodic sound design have a great deal of potential.
‘Sidelines’ Review: Phoebe Bridgers Shoves Her Fears Aside
A quietly resolute statement of bravery written for the upcoming TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel “Conversations with Friends,” Bridgers’ latest work rises to the forefront of her discography both on its own and in dialogue with her previous output.
Sam Weber Concert Review: A Soulful Glance Into An Artist’s Creative Journey
The serene but emotional way with which Weber delivers his ruminations on familiar topics allows for open connection between him and his listeners.
Concert Review: Taylor Ashton, the Playful Storyteller
The audience walked away with more than just memories of songs, also forming newfound connections to the stories behind them.