Pick of the Week: Modest Mouse “We Are Between”
Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator Six years since their last album, Modest Mouse is back with the release of “We Are Between.” The group has come a long way since…
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New Discoveries: Cautious Clay, Warpaint, and More
Graphics by Ainsley Basic CAUTIOUS CLAY – “ROOTS” Blending his smooth voice with silky synths, Cautious Clay gives us another laid-back anthem with “Roots.” The song is about a relationship falling apart. He sings, “just…
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Pick of the Week: Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl “Eazy Sleazy”
Graphics by Maeve Huttner By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl put out the unexpected pandemic anthem “Eazy Sleazy” last month. The two rock icons make for a powerful collaboration. Grohl…
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New Discoveries: Billie Eilish, Dropkick Murphys, and More
Graphics by Ainsley Basic BILLIE EILISH – “YOUR POWER” A bright, upbeat guitar melody opens Billie Eilish’s newest single, “Your Power.” The song comes from her upcoming album Happier Than Ever. Eilish’s haunting voice is…
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New Discoveries: Liz Phair, Prince, and More
Graphics by Kevin Shin LIZ PHAIR – “SPANISH DOORS” It’s been over a decade since Liz Phair released her last album, the irreverent Funstyle. After years of speculation and delays, she’s coming back strong with…
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How to Enjoy an Online Concert
Graphics by Kevin Shin By Tatum Jenkins, Music Coordinator, and Nora Onanian, Staff Writer Despite the Covid pandemic, there are lots of opportunities to go to concerts now. Artists are increasingly performing live-streamed concerts as…
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Pick of the Week: The Black Keys “Crawling Kingsnake”
Graphics by Kevin Shin By Nora Onanian, Staff Writer The Black Keys breathe new life into “Crawling Kingsnake,” a classic country-style blues song popularized by John Lee Hooker. The duo dropped the song on April…
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Passenger Can’t Wait to Play for You Again
Photography by Mila Austin Michael David Rosenberg, better known as Passenger, started his music career busking in the streets of England and Australia. In 2013, his hit song “Let Her Go” reached #1 in 19…
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Pick of the Week: Twin Shadow “Johnny & Johnnie”
Graphics by Maeve Huttner By Nora Onanian, Staff Writer In a recent Instagram post, Twin Shadow described “Johnny & Jonnie” as a “Caribbean punk western anthem.” While it may seem like an impossible combination, the…
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Pick of the Week: Japanese Breakfast “Be Sweet”
Graphics by Kevin Shin By Nora Onanian, Staff Writer “Be Sweet” marks a new era for Japanese Breakfast, the solo project of Michelle Zauner. The groovy and optimistic track is the first single to come…
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Ten Boston Artists You Need To Know
Graphics by Kevin Shin THE SUITCASE JUNKET Matt Lorenz, the mastermind behind The Suitcase Junket, captures the essence of a solo performer through his unique “doom folk” sound. His stage name comes from his origins…
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New Discoveries: Japanese Breakfast, Passenger, and More
Graphics by Kevin Shin JAPANESE BREAKFAST – “BE SWEET” Michelle Zauner a.k.a. Japanese Breakfast announced her new album with a groovy, upbeat new single. “Be Sweet” is impossible to hear without nodding your head along…
