Music
Sadie Jean Concert Review: The ‘Simple Like 17’ Singer is Anything but in Concert
Sadie’s stage presence was soft yet powerful, her ballads about lost love relating to listeners of all ages.
Maddie Zahm Concert Review: Career Highs and High Energy
Zahm performed at the Sinclair with great stage presence, a tight set, behind-the-scenes insights into her creative process, and an overall memorable show.
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.
What’s With All the Songs About Love?
There is an untapped non-love-based musical market waiting for engagement, a wealth of experiences waiting to be explored in song.
‘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.
Vibes and Vision: Capella Grey and the Future of Music at Harvard Law School’s Hitmakers Symposium
This symposium, blending talent with music entrepreneurship, underscored Harvard’s role in nurturing the creative pioneers of tomorrow.
Benson Boone Concert Review: From Social Media to Sold Out Shows
At just 21 years old, Boone’s career is just getting started, and he’s an up and coming idol to keep on your radar.
‘Espresso’ Single Review: Unremarkable, Yet Oh So Infectious
Though “Espresso” could have benefitted from some more depth or experimentation, it still ends up being an incredibly catchy tune.
IDKHow Concert Review: A Lively Night in Gloomtown
Weekes showed that he is more than capable of standing on his own as a solo artist. He seemed completely at ease onstage, exuding confidence.
‘Karma’ Single Review: Lacking the Substance to Be Good
If one agrees with the notion that all press is good press, then Siwa’s adult career seems to be off to a pretty good start.
Single Review: ‘Clouds’ by JVKE is Meant to Stay on TikTok
JVKE has accomplished what he set out to do: captivate audiences for only as long as their TikTok attention spans need them to.
Artist Profile: Sidney Gish, from Bandcamp to Boston Calling
From childhood nights spent surfing the internet, looking for just the right sound to edit into a song, Gish has come far.
Flipturn Concert Review: A Thrilling Night at Boston’s House of Blues
It felt as if they were in a world the audience couldn’t reach — a world where Flipturn was truly just a group of friends making music together in a garage.
‘Club Classics/B2b’ Review: Charli XCX Has Mastered the Party
Charli XCX has long been known for her iconic sound of hyperpop and pop, but her return to the start of her life as an artist is a definitive revival.
Chappell Roan: The Rise of a Midwest Princess
Roan is magnetic precisely because she seems to care so little about how her image and music is received, and the only way she's going is up.
Snow Strippers Concert Review: An Electroclash and EDM Revival
Snow Strippers undeniably channels the essence of the 2000s, blending nostalgic sounds and visuals with their own distinctive experimental flair.
Olivia Rodrigo Concert Review: A Moving Night of Emotional Ballads and Angsty Rock Anthems
Rodrigo spilled her guts in Boston, and her pop stardom is sure to bring her back soon.
‘Good Luck, Babe!’ Single Review: The Rise — and Only the Rise — of the Midwest Princess Continues
Roan’s newest single is an exciting taste of her future era, building on the unique themes and powerful sound she’s established.
Ricky Montgomery Concert Review: Rick’s in the Royale, and Boston Loves Mr. Loverman
The Boston stop of the “Rick in the Wall” tour was filled with unforgettable moments, with Montgomery enchanting the audience.
Portugal. The Man Concert Review: Boston Feels It Still
The combined efforts from Portugal. The Man and SNACKTIME featured a call and response between Gourley, Howk, and Furaha-Ali that was sublime.
‘Cowboy Carter’ Album Review: A Legendary Homage to the Origins of Country Music
“Cowboy Carter” is a loud and proud cultural statement that sheds light on the true roots of country music.
Riot Grrrl: The Birthplace of Moshing, Screaming, Pierced, Tatted, Raging Teenage Girls
We can thank Riot Grrrls for fighting to open up the circle, allowing for new generations of mosh pit queens to finally have their moment in the limelight.
‘No Regrets’: Tom Rush ’63’s Path from Leverett to Legendary
While Rush may have once been anxious about his post-Harvard path, he managed to go on to build careers for himself and other musicians.
Artist Profile: Dexter Suhn on SZA and the Value of Music
Dexter Suhn is just getting started. He will continue to draw upon the strength of those around him — his family and the Harvard community.
In Photos: Eliza McLamb Live in Cambridge
On Friday, Eliza McLamb performed at The Sinclair in Cambridge, fostering an intimate connection with her audience.