Music
Yo-Yo Ma ’76 Talks Art’s Personal and Global Role at Arts First Event
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma ’76 joined six Harvard students to discuss the importance of art in bridging various personal and global gaps in a virtual event on Monday as part of this year's virtual ARTS FIRST festival, hosted by Harvard’s Office of the Arts.
'Film Out' Review: BTS’ Japanese Singles Reign Supreme
BTS brought a powerful combination of melody and lyrics to fruition, giving their vocal prowess a chance to truly shine.
'Sueños de Dalí' Review: Paloma Mami’s Album is Art
Combining elements of pop, R&B, trap, and reggaeton, “Sueños” is the future of urbano music.
‘Shy Away’ Review: Twenty One Pilots Break From Their Traditions in a Bold Way
“Shy Away” acts as a litmus test for Twenty One Pilots as they wade into new waters with a more upbeat, electronic pop style.
‘OK Orchestra’ Review: An Initially Ok Album that Grows on Its Listeners
“OK Orchestra” toys with the comedy and depth expected of the trio, while leaving the listener wanting just a bit more.
‘LILAC’ Review: A Whimsical Farewell to IU’s Roaring 20s
Nearly 13 years into her career, IU continues to amaze her fans, redefining what it means to be a K-pop singer, songwriter, and producer.
'Peaches' Review: Bieber Ruined His Own Song
In an unforeseen collaboration, Justin Bieber teamed up with Daniel Caesar and Giveon on the single “Peaches.” This star-studded track is dominated by Bieber, however, and as a result, the song falls flat.
‘Glow’ Review: Alice Phoebe Lou Shines Bright
"Glow" is Alice Phoebe Lou's most honest and emotive work — a spellbinding record that beautifully depicts love in all its complexities.
Peach Tree Rascals on TikTok Virality, Debut EP
Peach Tree Rascals, a band originally from San Jose and now based in LA, intends to become a household name.
North German Philharmonic Rostock Review: Reimagining the Classical Recording
Under conductor Marcus Bosch, The North German Philharmonic Rostock’s latest release provides a refreshing take on the classical album.
'R' Review: Rosé Has 'Gone' Solo
"R" complements Rosé’s style perfectly, bringing out aspects of the singer’s range and character that her audience has never seen before.
And the Grammy Goes to... Not Them
The Recording Academy’s voting members denied some nominees well-deserved wins and failed to nominate some of the music industry’s most influential artists.
‘Serotonin’ Review: A Captivating Cry for Help
“Serotonin,” girl in red’s most recent single, shows leaps and bounds in the maturity and intensity of the singer-songwriter’s sound.
'Scary Hours 2' Review: Drake Remains in A League of His Own
The sequel to his 2018 EP “Scary Hours,” this album offers a sneak peek into the rapper’s life during his brief hiatus, and more importantly, a preview of what’s in store for Drake as an artist.
Spotify and Kakao’s Showdown Extends Beyond Just Some K-pop Songs
The showdown between Spotify and Kakao is part of a much larger problem in the music industry — who gets to control what music streams and what doesn’t?
‘Hold On’ Review: Justin Bieber Refreshes Listeners with a Gentle Message of Hope
“Hold On” resonates with the current unpredictable and disrupted status of the world, reassuring listeners with a promise of better days.
‘Leave the Door Open’ Review: Silk Sonic Resurrects Soul
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s joint single merges the duo’s unique sounds and transports the energies of 1970s soul and 2000s R&B into 2021.
‘Little Oblivions’ Review: An Understated But Enjoyable Change of Pace for Julien Baker
Released on Feb. 26, “Little Oblivions” shows Baker carefully crafting a new sound for herself as she matures and develops into an even greater artist.
‘Spaceman’ and ‘This Is Heaven’ Review: Nick Jonas Aims Lower than the Stars
While Jonas’ words might be simple, they perfectly capture the immediately relatable feelings of frustration, solitude, and longing for a return to normalcy.
'AP' Review: Pop Smoke Talks To Us Nice
Pop Smoke’s acting debut goes hard in the film “Boogie,” and the late rapper hits even harder with the soundtrack. His latest single “AP,” released Feb. 26, leads the lineup of Smoke’s records to be featured in the movie, including “Fashion”, “No Cap,” and “Welcome to the Party.”
‘Rainforest’ Review: Noname ft. Marx
A stunning hit by Twitter’s favorite scholar, Noname,“Rainforest” is a powerful exercise in dichotomy: The artist perfectly weaves together her signature bubblegum trap musicality, soft delivery, and cutting lyrics to develop an intimately complex and exciting piece of art.
“Butter-Fly” Review: Lava La Rue Invites Us to New Horizons by Digging Deep
After listening to “Butter-Fly" for the eleventh time through, your Spotify Activity might look strange. But, if your friends heard the London singer and rapper’s Feb. 19 release too, they would understand.
Couch Moves Forward with Genre-Defying Music
Couch’s unique music brings together different instruments to blur the lines between genres, mixing poppy rhythms with jazz, funk, and soul elements.