Music
‘My Universe’ Review: Coldplay and BTS Rebuild Our Worlds
If pop music has an essential purpose at its core, these two groups from two different sides of the world have tapped it.
From Governors Ball 2021: Saturday Sound Bites
Day two of Governors Ball saw the North-side rapper Aminé, electric alt-pop band Muna, rock band Bleachers, and indie pop singer King Princess.
From Governors Ball 2021: Sunday Sound Bites
Sunday at Gov Ball featured indie folk artist Faye Webster, electro-pop songwriter Caroline Polachek, hip-hop singer Dominic Fike, and singer and rapper Burna Boy.
From Governors Ball: Billie Eilish is Unstoppable
Billie Eilish's performance at Governors Ball was virtually flawless, all but cementing her standing as an unstoppable force in the music world.
‘Lalisa’ Review: Lisa, Taken Too Literally
This song, while superficial in some respects, conveys a sense of universality across cultures and reaches many of her fans across the world.
Ari Lennox Review: ‘Pressure’ Hits the Spot
In this ode to foreplay, the fast-rising star teases us with hints to a new sound that leaves endless possibilities for her upcoming bops.
Phoebe Bridgers Concert Review: An Irreverent and Debilitating Performance
Phoebe Bridgers' Sept. 27 Boston concert toed the line between heartbreaking and energizing, showcasing her brand of aestheticized nihilism.
‘Love for Sale’ Review: Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett Dazzle
Through their historic collaboration, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett show the world that jazz is still sexy.
‘CHANGGWI’ Review: What Ghosts Think of Us
Ahn Ye Eun, a genre-bending singer-songwriter from South Korea, returns with an uncanny marriage of traditional folk and pop in her new single, “CHANGGWI (창귀).”
From Governors Ball: Kehlani's Stage Is Sexy and Empowering
On the first night of Governors Ball 2021, Kehlani poured all her heart and soul into her biggest performance so far this year.
‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’ Review: Big Hit, Little Simz
Amidst the clamor of rap’s heavy-hitters, Simz’s homage to the underdog rises to the top and serves as a masterclass for any aspiring (or established) artist on how to turn beats and sounds into a work of art.
Charley Crockett Review: The Boston Country Scene Happens on Wednesday Nights
As country devolves into a greasy mimicry of pop music, Charley Crockett and his peers keep country’s soul alive with the waltzes, ballads, and steel guitar picking that made it a genre foundational to American music today.
From Governors Ball: Friday Sound Bites
At the start of this year's Governors Ball, fans were immediately greeted by the booming bass of punk band 99 neighbors.
‘Silk Chiffon’ Review: Queer Euphoria Saves Generic Pop
On "Silk Chiffon," MUNA and Phoebe Bridgers brilliantly capture the pleasure of intimacy and the joy of embracing one’s identity without guilt.
Mariah Carey’s ‘Emotions’: A 30-Year Retrospective
“Emotions" is Carey’s second album, and it more than sustained the star power catalyzed by her first single “Visions of Love.”
‘‘96 Bulls’ Review: Kota the Friend’s Deceptively Deep New Single
With his versatility as an artist on full display in “‘96 Bulls,” Kota the Friend draws attention to his inherent duality as a person.
‘JOSE’ Review: J Balvin Reveals the Man Behind the Hits
Who is the man behind the hits? The songs on J Balvin's latest album paint an expansive portrait.
‘If You Say The Word’ Review: Radiohead’s Eerie and Ethereal New Single
“If You Say The Word” is a surprising yet welcome piece of art from Radiohead, and sets up high expectations for their upcoming album.
Music Building
Students have been able to return to the music building to practice their instruments and attend music classes this fall, though they face stringent health protocols.
Harvard Musicians Report Challenges with Covid-19 Restrictions
Musicians at Harvard, who returned to in-person classes, rehearsals, and performances this month following a long hiatus, are encountering new challenges complying with the University’s Covid-19 guidelines.
'Certified Lover Boy’ Review: Unironic Drake is Boring
On Sep. 3, 2021, Champagne Papi (Drake) released his long-awaited sixth studio album “Certified Lover Boy,” which he has been working on since 2019.
'Love (Sweet Love)' Review: Little Mix Retains Their Signature Sound
On Sep. 3, British girl band Little Mix released “Love (Sweet Love),” a fun and stylish tune to fit the end of the summer.
Grand Nationxl on Life as a Hip-Hop Collective
Grand Nationxl is a hip-hop and artist collective from the San Francisco Bay Area that intends to reshape music industry norms around empathy.
‘Queendom’ Review: A Solid but Safe Return of the K-Pop Queens
“Queendom” may not feature the experimentation and creativity that marked Red Velvet’s past work but still promises more to come from these queens of K-pop.
College Postpones Crimson Jam Concert Indefinitely Amid Covid-19 Surge
Crimson Jam — an annual concert and block party organized by the College Events Board — would have featured performances in Harvard Yard Friday night by student bands and headliner B.o.B.