Alessandro M. M. Drake
Formerly the Co-Music Executive for the Harvard Crimson's 151st Guard. He was a good one.
Email: alessandro.drake
Latest Articles
Florence + The Machine Concert Review: A Witch Coven in The Garden
On a cold, windy night in the West End, Florence Welch played the preacher and led TD Garden in a prayer to the supernatural music she calls her own.
Lady Gaga Concert Review: In A Word? Ethereal
For one night at TD Garden, even for just a couple of hours, Lady Gaga had the power to transport a crowd into the land of the ethereal.
‘Wuthering Heights’ Album Review: The Slow Burn That Forgot to Ignite
A fun yet mostly safe collection of tracks with an almost infuriatingly homogeneous feel, all nestled within an album that will quickly fade in the collective cultural consciousness.
RUKA Restobar Review: A Nifty Intro to the Nikkei Experience, but Missing a Pinch of Polish
RUKA Restobar describes itself as “Nikkei” and “Chifa,” terms which indicate the restaurant’s Peruvian-Japanese fusion inspiration.
The Britpop Magnum Opus: ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory’ Turns 30
"Morning Glory" is such an effective combination of various decades of British pop that listening is almost like checking the pulse of the whole music scene.
Penny & Sparrow Concert Review: A Saturday Night Serenade
Jankhe’s acoustic guitar provides a surprisingly full backing to what can only be described as angelic vocals from Baxter.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Review: Crafting a Subpar Result from an Enchanting Premise
If “A Minecraft Movie” is anything, it’s weird.
‘Abracadabra’ Single Review: Lady Gaga is Back and Better Than Ever?
The new single's name? “Abracadabra.” Fitting for what has been a magical comeback for Gaga this year.
The Backfires Concert Review: Indie Rock on All Cylinders at Sonia
The energy was amplified exponentially by The Backfires in a show that took the audience for a ride of head banging, pounding beats, and power chords.
Arts Vanity: The Top Ten Music Pieces I’ve Published This Year
I compiled a list of my ten favorite articles that I published. Here they are, in a particularly suggestive order.