Music
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘AM I THE DRAMA?’ Album Review: Aggressively Authentic
Confidence doesn’t contradict the softness within a person, and Cardi B is no exception.
‘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.
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.
‘Second Sleep / Star Eyes’ Singles Review: Magdalena Bay Expands Their World
The two songs not only close this musical chapter on an incredibly high note, but solidify the notion that Magdalena Bay trusts in what they are doing.
Nate Smith Concert Review: Live Music, Always
Jazz, usually, is reminiscent of passion. Nate Smith’s music — akin to modern jazz — felt like passion, but entirely calculated.
‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Shatters Swift’s Parasocial Relationship With Fans
Perhaps the illusion that Swift is relatable to her fans was always destined to shatter.
‘There She Goes, There She Goes Again’: ‘The La’s’ Turns 35
The La’s released one single album, self-titled “The La’s,” creatively after their own band name, and then disappeared almost as quickly as they arrived.
‘Midnight Sun’ Album Review: Zara Larsson Deserves Her (Summer) Flowers
Full of effortless vocals, striking melodies, and utter energy, Larsson captures the euphoric feeling of a summer well-spent.
‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Review: Not All That Glitters Is Gold
Overall, “The Life of a Showgirl” contains a few impressive songs, but most of the album strays far from Swift’s roots, leaving fans disappointed.
The Middle Child: ‘Extraordinary Machine’ Turns 20
It cannot be said that “Extraordinary Machine” is bad because it doesn’t stand out compared to the rest of her discography. It’s a stellar album in its own right.