Melina Fonseca
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Olivia Rodrigo Concert Review: Petal to the Metal
“The Unraveled Tour” and its progression are remarkable indicators of Rodrigo's vocal and instrumental prowess.
Jane Remover Concert Review: Try to Keep Up
Remover proved a remarkable command of the crowd, lending the audience a significant role in their performance and giving the music a body of its own.
‘Obsession’ Review: Curiosity Killed the Cat, in More Ways Than One
Had its indulgences not dulled its edge, Barker would have delivered a near-perfect theatrical debut.
Case for Best Picture: Vignettes by The Crimson’s Arts Board
Members of The Crimson’s Arts Board make the case for which of the 10 nominated films will win the prestigious Best Picture title.
Arts Vanity: A Partial Corrective to CrimArts’ Rap Oversight
My last contribution as Music Exec is to reconcile the absence of rap coverage by resolving it internally.
Ethel Cain Concert Review: What If God Weren’t Merciful?
Evidently, Cain’s mercy was never given freely, and perhaps that is what made it feel sacred. Rather than just receiving release, the crowd earned it.
Role Model Concert Review: There’s Truly No Place Like Boston
After a lost voice, cancelled show, and brief change of plans, Role Model took the stage at MGM Music Hall for the final stop of his world tour.
Arts Vanity: I Lack the Fortitude for Intensive Concert Warfare
You truly haven’t lived until you’ve traded your self-respect for a wristband and a spot near a barricade.
‘Punish’ Single Review: A Prelude to Penance
What began as a hushed confessional transformed into a suffocating cathedral of anguish, providing a raw glimpse into what the release of “Perverts” will have to offer in the winter.
‘Espresso’ Single Review: Unremarkable, Yet Oh So Infectious
Though “Espresso” could have benefitted from some more depth or experimentation, it still ends up being an incredibly catchy tune.