Music
Ashe Concert Review: 90-Minutes of Catharsis for the Broken Hearted
Despite the constant thread of heartbreak in Ashe's discography, the show was far from a pity party.
Jacob Collier Concert Review: Rising Star Connects With His Audience In Boston
Collier's concerts are not just about showing off his wide-ranging talents, but about fostering meaningful engagement with his audience.
From Boston Calling: Charlotte Sands is A Rising Pop Punk Superstar
Unfazed by the many roadblocks she faced on her way to the show, Sands opened up day two of Boston Calling with an electrifying set, showing off her stellar vocals and snappy songwriting.
From Governors Ball 2022: Friday Sound Bites
The Crimson sent two reporters, Alisa Regassa and Derrick Ochiaga, to cover the event. These are a few performances that stood out on the opening day of the three day festival.
From Governors Ball 2022: Kid Cudi Is All The Rage
The Cleveland-born rapper did not disappoint, delivering an emotional performance that left the audience in awe.
From Boston Calling: Nine Inch Nails Saves The Weekend
Boston Calling saw Nine Inch Nails accomplish the impossible last weekend: Despite the bad weather and the Covid hiccups, the Boston crowd was not left disappointed.
Holly Humberstone Concert Review: Rising Indie Star Returns to Boston
Humberstone’s second ever appearance in the city cements her status as one of the most exciting indie artists to watch. Her intimate performance at the brand-new Roadrunner stage garnered a very warm welcome.
From Boston Calling: Avril Lavigne Rides the Wave of the Pop Punk Renaissance
The singer’s set served as a time capsule that preserved the style, sound, and energy of the mid-2000’s emo punk scene.
‘The Foundations of Decay’ Review: My Chemical Romance’s Epic Revival
At once a eulogy for the past and an oath for the future, the six-minute rock epic resurrects MCR’s legacy as emo legends.
Artist Profile: Comedian Sam Buck is Friends With Your Favorite Rapper
“I want to be undeniable,” Buck said. “In my comedy and my podcast and who I am, I want to prove that I am supposed to be doing this.”
Artist Profile: LA Streetwear Designer Blazzy on His Creative Journey
An uncanny ability to unite the worlds of pop culture, hip-hop, and fashion has made West Coast design powerhouse Blazzy one to watch.
Artist Profile: Matilde Heckler on Stepping Outside Genre
Heckler calls her genre “Hot Girl Emo.” “It's a little feminist, It's a little funky, and unlike anything you've ever heard,” the singer said. “All tie it up with a little bow led by electric violin.”
Tom Odell Brings Heartbreak and Healing to Paradise Rock Club
But the intimacy that Odell crafted with his audience was not limited to his songs about heartbreak. Rather, it held steady even in his more upbeat, uplifting songs.
Artist Profile: Isabella Farmer is Fiercely Self-Inspired and Independent
Now, Farmer studies voice and songwriting at Berklee College of Music here in Boston. But, by her own account, she’s still learning how to better her craft.
Kendrick Lamar Is About To Drop His Final TDE Album
One thing is for certain, though: Lamar will make sure his new album is a completely new experience.
From Coachella: Maggie Rogers Delivers a Vocal Masterclass
One day before her 28th birthday, indie icon Maggie Rogers gifted her audience with forty-five minutes of pure vocal perfection.
From Coachella: Doja Cat Should Have Headlined Day Three
In what was arguably the best set of Coachella day three, Doja Cat entertained, wowed, and gave the performance of a lifetime.
From Coachella: Billie Eilish Ascends to New Heights
What made Eilish so enjoyable to watch was her candid charisma: her humor, relatability, and kindness.
Sierra Ferrell Concert Review: Where Country Meets Tango Meets Jazz
Ferrell gave a stunning performance at the Sinclair to a crowd of perhaps the highest concentration of plaid, beards, cowboy hats, and overalls in recent Cambridge history.
From Coachella: Megan Thee Stallion Brings the Heat on Day Two
Megan confidently strutted to the front of the stage and prepared to blow the audience away.
“Car Crash” Review: eaJ’s Nostalgic Drive Through a Failed Relationship
Although he had already begun releasing self-written solo songs and collaborations under the name eaJ in 2020, “Car Crash,” which he shared on April 8, is his official solo debut.
Lizzo's Debut Of ‘Special’: Advice You Never Knew You Needed
Even more important than simply being another song to listen to, Lizzo’s new track brings the needed conversation about mental health into the music industry.
From Coachella: Harry Styles Performance is Day One’s ‘Cherry’ On Top
Dressed in a pink, all-leather cowboy get-up (complete with his initials emblazoned on the back of his pants), Harry Styles emerged from beneath the Coachella mainstage like a vision.
From Coachella: Still Woozy Brings About a Desert Hallucination
The indie artist took the artist during the peak of Friday’s desert heat in California’s Coachella Valley.
From Coachella: BROCKHAMPTON Goes Out With a Bang
The Saturday masses flooded to the Sahara amphitheater to see BROCKHAMPTON’s last ever performance before their "indefinite hiatus."