Alexander Tang
How Strange, Hope
I wish there were some crystallizing moment I experienced where a particular melody struck something deep within me, but, to be honest, that’s not the kind of relationship I shared with Explosions in the Sky. Their music speaks to me of moods, of types of afternoons, of the countless nights I spent with nothing but my thoughts and the sparkling melodies of their album “How Strange, Innocence.” During a time when I was struggling to understand who I was and what I was becoming, I heard in that album melancholy and sadness, but also optimism and a tenacious faith in the goodness of the world.
Mashing Beats with Beethoven and Bizet
The Roving Reporter visits AcousticaElectronica, a party at OBERON that fuses classical music with electronic beats.
Popscreen: Nicki Minaj's "Stupid Hoe" is a Confused Mess
The mind of Nicki Minaj must be a confused and frightening place. Mostly confused, but still very frightening.
Donald Glover Proves His Rap Mettle With Stellar Release
“Camp” explores the same issues of identity present in Glover’s earlier releases, but he deals with identity in a much more developed way by singing about race, his childhood, and loneliness.
David Lynch’s Crippling Penchant for Theatrics
Lynch has created an album filled with strange, confused amalgamations of artistic intent. The album is all at once bluesy, dark, electronic, self-indulgent, and ultimately confusing.
Need a Party? Check out Harvard's Latest Subreddit
Wish there was a better way to find out about parties and events going on at Harvard? Want something more concrete than hearing "Oh yeah, there's something going on in Quad"? Tired of the crushing loneliness that comes with a night in? Yasha S. Iravantchi '13 and Ryan A. Neff '13 have heard your cries for help, and they have the solution: a subreddit specifically about Harvard events, called HarvardTonight.
Future Islands Sing Beautifully of Heartbreak
“On the Water” follows a very strong thematic arc over the course of its 42-minute playing time. The album balances delicately between having a clear artistic direction and an engaging emotional accessibility. Vocalist Samuel T. Herring is able to treat the common theme of heartbreak with a rare sincerity and theatrical flair that is equal parts relatable and grand.
"Back to Boston" Unifies Boston's Visual Art and Live Music Scenes
“Back to Boston” was the alliterative theme of the evening at the Middle East Upstairs this past Sunday night. The show sought to bolster the Boston art community by presenting a marriage of the visual arts and live music, scenes.
