Music
KATSEYE Concert Review: A Love Letter to the Future of KATSEYE
Between their well-rounded pop star skillsets and their still-ongoing meteoric rise to fame, it seems there’s very little the future of KATSEYE cannot hold.
Cage The Elephant Concert Review: Too Much Neon? Never
If Cage The Elephant wanted to prove that maximalism is a virtue, they sure made their case convincingly.
‘LUX’ Album Review: Rosalía Redefines the Holy
There is nothing that sounds quite like what Rosalía is doing with “LUX,” and that is because she is daring to go where few have gone.
So You Want to Listen to Alternative Rock
For those interested in being trendsetters, here are a few songs that exemplify the essence of alt rock.
‘Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan’ Album Review: Interesting Concept, Yet Less-Than-Fiery Execution
Listeners will likely not remember specifics from any one song; only visions of a calm sea and soft cries of orchestral instruments will endure.
Playboi Carti Concert Review: Choreographed Chaos at the ‘Antagonist 2.0 Tour’
Just as Playboi Carti said in “Made It This Far,” he “can’t believe that we made it this far.”
Artist Profile: For Emil Droga ’26-’27, Music is a ‘Great Bermuda Triangle’
Droga said it simply: “I love writing and making music” — this passion serves as both his mission and mantra.
The Album That Turned a Boy Band Into a Memory: ‘Made in the A.M.’ Turns 10
While the album itself may be 10 years old, the feelings conveyed within the songs are timeless.
2hollis Concert Review: Energy Brought to the Roadrunner Stage
The buzz in the air remained long after the lights turned back on. Fans left the venue with wet hair and bruises — a sign of an evening well spent.
Leith Ross Concert Review: Celebrating Leithween with Love, Grief, and Hope
Ross allowed their emotions to seep into the hearts of whoever was lucky enough to listen, masterfully crafting a show that transported the listener.
The Britpop Magnum Opus: ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory’ Turns 30
"Morning Glory" is such an effective combination of various decades of British pop that listening is almost like checking the pulse of the whole music scene.
Gigi Perez Concert Review: In Boston, In Every Life
Gigi Perez did not simply perform these songs for her fans, she embraced the emotion of each of them wholeheartedly.
Laufey Concert Review: A Masterclass in Sentimental Whimsy
Laufey’s show never wavered from the whimsical world it aimed to transport audiences to, all while taking them through an emotional rollercoaster.
Magdalena Bay Concert Review: Building the World of Their Dreams
The duo blended their dreamlike aesthetics with pure fun, providing audience members with a sensory feast.
Artist Profile: Sanjna Needs to Create
Sanjna's commitment to music as a full-time college student demonstrates how, to her, music creation is more of a necessity than a hobby.
Kitty Craft Concert Review: A Night of Sweetness
The show was simple and powerful in its quiet sweetness, like a hazy dream or a half-remembered movie of some sleepover from your childhood.
Neko Case Concert Review: Bone-Shaking Vocals Blow Away Boston
Neko Case’s expansive and breathless voice filled The Wilbur Theatre in downtown Boston on Oct. 23 in a blazing homage to authenticity.
‘GO:OD AM (10th Anniversary)’ Album Review: Mac Miller Still Resonates a Decade Later
With “GO:OD AM (10th Anniversary),” the new tracks feel respectfully chosen, curated in a way that preserves the album’s integrity.
‘Underachiever’ Album Review: Sharon Silva’s Promising Solo Debut
"Underachiever" features a smaller sound, but it’s one that is well-suited to songwriting that captures the challenge of coping with a largeness of feeling.
Romanticizing Fall: Love Songs For the Midst of Fall
If you find yourself studying beneath the amber trees of Harvard Yard looking for warmth in the chilly weather, here are 10 love songs to keep you company.
‘Son of Spergy’ Album Review: Between Heaven, Heredity, and Heartbreak
Caesar doesn’t try to reinvent R&B or go out of the box, but instead finds beauty in being grounded, honest, and human.
‘PIXELATED KISSES’ Single Review: Joji’s Bitcrushed Heart
With “PIXELATED KISSES,” Joji has re-emerged, questioning his own faith in relationships once their tactile possibilities have been bitcrushed.
‘Melt’ Album Review: María Zardoya Finds a Haunting Stillness Beyond The Marías
“Melt” is, at its heart, a dialogue with absence, each song mapping the contours of loss and the yearning that lingers in its wake.
Jadu Heart Concert Review: A Post-Romantic, Psychedelic, Trip-Hop Experience
Having last performed in Boston in 2023, Jadu Heart received a well-deserved welcome back in response to the electrifying production they put on.
‘Deadbeat’ Album Review: A Trippy, Tentative Return
“Deadbeat” feels like more of a snapshot of Parker’s troubled psyche than a holistic representation of Tame Impala as an artist.