Music
‘Simple Like 17’ Album Review: Sadie Jean’s Catchy Tunes from TikTok and the Teenage Years
“Simple Like 17” paints a detailed, personal portrait of teenage angst while displaying foundations of exciting sonic combinations to come.
‘The Planets’ Retrospective: Holst’s Spectacular, Forward-Looking Journey Through Music, Space, and the Mind
Holst's brilliant suite offers intimate insight into a private man’s mind, a spellbinding journey through space, and an astounding view into the future.
So You Want to Listen to Movie Scores
Explore classic and fan-favorite original scores from the 1950s, '60s, '70s, and the more recent past.
So You Want to Listen to K-indie
K-pop may be taking the world by storm, but K-indie deserves just as much love.
Alex Winston: Finding Authenticity
Winston’s journey in finding herself and creating authentic and honest music has not been easy, but it has allowed her to grow into who she is today.
‘Alma Mater’ Single Review: Bleachers’s Latest Dark and Disjointed Track
Bleachers’ latest song, “Alma Mater” featuring Lana Del Rey, isn’t a track for everyone, and it’s not trying to be.
‘The Parting Glass’ Single Review: Boygenius’ Touching Goodbye (For Now)
The meaningful charitable tribute is a sacred goodbye, at least for now, for boygenius and the incredible year they have had together.
‘Chill Kill’ Review: A Smothering in Red Velvet’s Talented Vocals and Rich Storytelling
“Chill Kill” is a dynamic album that features the depth of Red Velvet’s abilities as multidimensional artists who showcase their full Red Velvet capabilities.
‘Amigos’ Single Review: Becky G & BIBI Seamlessly Blend Cultures
“Amigos” serves as a celebration of the world’s diversity and showcases the possibilities when artists from around the world come together.
‘A PROPHECY’ Review: Babebee Throws Musical Conventions Out The Window
Babebee’s “A Prophecy” is a significant and fresh contribution to the music scene thanks to its experimental nature and imaginative blend of genres.
Artist Profile: Richie Quake on Imperfection and Music’s New Generation
Richie Quake is his own muse. The Brooklyn-based indie-rock artist wears two hats, as both a producer and songwriter.
Artist Profile: Isa Peña ’23-’24 Talks A Cappella, ‘American Idol,’ and Entertainment Law
At the end of the day, she said, “What I want to do is just protect artists and make sure that the things that they make are their own.”
‘Fruitcake’ Review: Sabrina Carpenter Takes A Creative Bite of Christmas
Featuring five songs in under 16 mins, “Fruitcake” is a very bite-sized but worthy holiday album.
‘exes’ Review: Tate McRae’s Latest Single is Fun But Forgettable
The lack of innovation and substance throughout the song makes it forgettable, and sets an underwhelming forecast for future drops.
‘Orange Blood’ Review: No Longer ‘Monster Rookies,’ Enhypen Settle into Veteran Idol Status
Across the board “Orange Blood”’s greatest failure is a disappointing lack of lyrical or emotional depth behind each song.
Sam MacPherson Concert Review: A Candid College Kickback
MacPherson reflected on his past faults as well as his plans and hopes to be more vocal in his love and support for others.
‘Golden’ Review: BTS’s Jungkook Enters Pop Princedom With His Solo Debut
While not a bombshell debut, “Golden” is catchy pop pleasantry with a few exceptional tracks.
‘Houdini’ Single Review: Dua Lipa is Certainly Back, but it is Time to Take Some Risks
“Houdini” suffers from one major problem: its lack of risks.
Artist Profile: Luna Shadows Talks New Album, Creative Process and Inspiration
From writing lyrics to producing vocals and directing her own music videos, Luna Shadows single handedly creates the world that surrounds her music.
AJR’s ‘The Maybe Man’ Album Review: A Joyful Reprise
Despite flashes of promise, the album doesn’t fully realize the new AJR it hints at, reverting to well-worn pop hooks and a child’s view of the world.
Laufey’s ‘Bewitched’ Tour: From the Heart and for the Heart
Laufey came to the Wilbur on her 'Bewitched' Tour, and her show was bewitching indeed.
‘Can’t Catch Me Now’ Single Review: Olivia Rodrigo is the Latest Pop Star to Enter ‘The Hunger Games’ Universe
Rodrigo’s newest single evokes the warm nostalgia of “The Hunger Games” franchise and builds excitement for the expansion of the beloved story.
Del Water Gap Concert Review: Honesty Enveloped in Shoulder Pads
Jaffe’s unexpected strength was engaging the crowd in musically simple moments.
From The Vault Tracks in ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’: Being Vulnerable Again
Nine years later, Taylor Swift finally can own her songs with vulnerability, confidence, and freedom.
13 Songs (and Many More) for Your Chilling Halloween Playlist
Crimson Arts' collection of top picks ranging from party bangers to calming witchy vibes to eccentric showtunes.