Music
Frat Boys, Burns, Bangers, and More: INJI Brings the Party to Boston
INJI makes a concert venue — and her performance — feel like sitting in a living room, gossiping and singing with close friends.
“ALL RED” Single Review: Playboi Carti’s Originality Is in the Red Zone
Compared to the series of non-streaming singles Carti has previously released, “ALL RED” feels like it falls short.
‘Talk talk featuring troye sivan’ Single Review: (B)rilliant, (R)efreshing, (A)uthentic, (T)riumphant — It’s A Pop Classic
If there’s anything to be taken away from this unique collaboration, it’s that a brat autumn is imminent.
Weezer Concert Review: A Faithful, Outlandish Homage to a Cosmic Musical Career
The last moments of the concert brought out some of Weezer's best musical work; the band went all-out in tribute to their debut and, arguably, apotheosis.
‘Short n’ Sweet’ Album Review: Playful and Poignant
“Short n’ Sweet,” is a dazzling dose of witty songwriting, sparkly synths, and dynamic vocals.
Lit Crazy Movie: Daya Brings A New Life and Nostalgic Glow to Harvard Yard
For a few hours, the pressures awaiting college life sat still and looked pretty in favor of music, friendship, and pure joy.
Blink-182 Concert Review: A Striking Rock Show at Fenway Park
With rich instrumentation, youthful banter, and a plethora of fireworks, Blink-182 put on a nostalgic performance honoring their past and present.
From Boston Calling 2024: Friday Sound Bites
The Boston Calling Music Festival kicked off with a bang on Friday as fans thronged into Harvard's Athletic Complex to get a glimpse of their favorite artists.
From Boston Calling 2024: Ed Sheeran’s Looper Pedal is “Perfect”
As a one-man-act, Sheeran flawlessly performed his songs and covers in a feat that required multitasking and a breadth of experience.
From Boston Calling 2024: Khruangbin Soars
Khruangbin weaved diverse languages, audio distortions, and music styles to create a stunning performance.
From Boston Calling 2024: Saturday Sound Bites
A glimpse into each of Boston Calling's Saturday acts, from The Castellows to Paper Lady to Jessie Murph.
From Boston Calling 2024: Sunday Sound Bites
A collection of sound bites from Boston Calling's Sunday performances, including Chappell Roan and Megan Thee Stallion.
Laufey’s Goddess Tour Leaves Boston Bewitched
Her joy was infectious and the audience began singing along in a hushed voice, creating a buoyant, reverent atmosphere.
From Boston Calling Music Festival 2024
The Harvard Crimson sends staff writer Gwendolyn M. Ibarra '26 across the river to cover the 2024 Boston Calling Music Festival.
Concert Review: Hozier Enchants Saratoga Springs
Hozier’s show at the iconic venue was a testament to his ability to enchant audiences of thousands with music alone.
‘Clancy’ Review: Twenty One Pilots Successfully Cap Off a Decade-Long Narrative
All good things must come to an end, and “Clancy” proves that letting go, despite feeling bittersweet, can sometimes be for the best.
‘Backslide’ Single Review: Surprisingly Forward-Thinking
The song is not overly complex, but it proves that Twenty One Pilots are an ever-evolving band.
Artist Profile: Royel Otis on Chemistry, Whimsy, and Rising Fame
The result of Royel Otis’s now-finely-tuned authentic collaboration is a nostalgic sound and charismatic connection.
‘The Tortured Poets Department’ Review: A Brave Exploration of Human Vulnerability
In “The Tortured Poets Department,” Swift explores creation as catharsis and as a medium between fame and personhood.
Artist Profile: Sarah and the Sundays, Making Music for Every Day
For Sarah and the Sundays, being a band is truly a unique life experience. As Yorgensen put it, “how many people get to be that loud in their lifetime?”
Jacob Collier Concert Review: Collier Creates a Home at MGM
With over 100 instruments on stage and a three-tiered set draped in leaves, Collier’s set allowed him to create a range of music.
The Strumbellas Concert Review: Indie Folk Pop Coming Alive
The stage’s closeness to the audience created an intimate atmosphere from the beginning of the evening.
One Reason Garden Bar Prepares to Mix Back In to Harvard Square
One Reason Garden Bar will be returning to the Charles Hotel on May 5, marking the second year in business for the bar which first opened in July 2023.
‘Don’t Forget Me’ Review: An Unforgettable Album That Delivers On Its Title
The last lyric on the album is “Don’t forget me,” and after what this album represents, there’s no way the world will be forgetting Rogers any time soon.
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.