Tagged - music
A Cappella
A retrospective, After Hours
It is After Hours’ soloists that really make the EP, with voices from graduates I haven’t heard in years. Read More
art
Don’t make art because you’re an artist; make art because you’re a human
We don’t participate in art to make something good — we participate in art to make something human. Read More
boygenius
Boygenius: the women, the myth, the legend
boygenius subverts this societal obligation of female fronted groups to be seen for their gender rather than their work. Read More
music
In the Spotlight: Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers have more than just a sick name; they have a bright future moving forward to become the Riot grrrls of this generation. Read More
live show
A lively, local-run night at Montage Music Hall
The performances at Montage made for a very memorable Saturday night, with Hamwey’s long saxophone solos the true highlight of the evening. Read More
Artist review
‘My Messy Mind’ has a personality of its own
Her music screams for your attention, but in a natural “you know you’ll find yourself here” and not in a “LOOK AT ME” type of way. Read More
music
Racism in rap
For Black rappers, their art and career are one of the couple of means of escape from the harsh reality of systemic racism. Read More
bts
On BTS, K-pop, and toxic fan culture
I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard people offhandedly refer to K-pop lovers as all “fangirls” or “Koreaboos.” Read More
Halloween
AAAH!BBA has reached its final form: the Hee Bee Bee Gees
The whole spectacle can really only be described as a theater kid fever dream, but it is delightfully campy and well-produced. Read More
music
Old Taylor is back and better than ever with ‘Midnights’
"Midnights" is an amazing concept album that perfectly captures the tone of its inspiration, and the album speaks for itself when it comes to its success. Read More