Pick of the Week: U2 “Silencio”
At 2 minutes and 36 seconds, U2 has delivered their shortest-ever single: “Silencio.” It’s difficult not to groove along to this punchy, rip-roaring rocker, though the lyrics add poignant political commentary.
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Fluff festival
By Addison Lee LAST SATURDAY, SOMERVILLE HOSTED ITS 21ST ANNUAL “WHAT THE FLUFF FESTIVAL.” UNION SQUARE WAS PACKED WITH VENDORS SELLING EVERYTHING FROM MARSHMALLOW FLUFF SHAPED BATHROOM RUGS TO FLUFF-INFUSED CHACO TACOS. THIS TRADITION STARTED…
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Fall Albums That We Are Looking Forward To
This fall, so many new albums and songs are being released every week! Our writing team wanted to take a minute to tell you about the releases they are most excited for.
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Even After 26 Years, Gorillaz Is Still At The Peak of Their Career
2020 was a year of loneliness, new hobbies, and self-discovery. In my case, it was the year I became a Gorillaz super-fan. I remember distinctly going through every music video that was available on their YouTube channel and being enthralled by all the lore.
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beabadoobee Oozes Confidence and Personality at TD Garden
I’m a long-time beabadoobee fan, so getting to see her live was a long time coming, but it was extremely worth the wait. It means everything when a musician you feel passionate about clearly cares just as much about their music as you do. Her entire team did a phenomenal job portraying the concept of this album: the stage, the band, the lighting, visuals, and audio. beabadoobee is truly a one-of-a-kind musician, and I’m already counting down the days until I can attend one of her shows again.
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Pick of the Week: “Silent” Air Traffic Controller
“Silent” by Air Traffic Controller has the same feeling as those songs that become anthems for certain moods or feelings. In this song, the Boston-based band expands their versatility and further dives into the pop genre as they blend it with rock.
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Brandy Melville second floor opening
By Addison Lee Newbury Street’s Brandy Melville is not identifiable by a large sign, advertisements, or even a particularly eye-catching store front. Instead, the store remains largely recognizable by the ever-present line that wraps around…
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The Boston Common gets ready to rock and roll
By Addison Brewer-Hay and Sam Bercher Lazarus Frontman: Andre Lazarus Photo Courtesy of Sam Bercher On Sept. 4, the Boston Common’s soldiers and sailors monument served a new purpose. Turning into a makeshift stage for…
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A24’s The Drama Is a Scenic Exploration of Boston
By Xan Bero On April 3rd popular indie film company A24 released their highly anticipated film The Drama starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya. The duo plays the roles of a couple Charlie and Emma as…
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Pick of the Week: Olivia Rodrigo “serena Joy”
In June, Olivia Rodrigo celebrated extreme joy and extreme sadness with the release of her third studio album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love. Shortly after the album came out, Rodrigo announced that she would fulfill her dream of creating and hosting a festival, Daisy Chain Fields, where 100% of the net proceeds went to charities. To celebrate the event and its meaning, “advancing and advocating for [the betterment of] women and girls,” Rodrigo released “serena joy” five days before the show took place in Irvine, California.
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New DIscoveries: The Strokes “Lonely in the Future”
If you do not know about the Strokes, then honestly, where have you been the past two decades? After half a decade, the Brooklyn-based band has come back with their most recent album, Reality Awaits, this summer. Across the album, their music becomes more electronic than it has ever been in the past, and one of the standout songs has to be “Lonely in the Future,” a track that sees Julian Casablancas position himself as the leader of pop culture.
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New Discoveries: Steve Lacy “oh yeah?”
One of the most talked about projects of 2026 has to be Steve Lacy’s Oh Yeah? Not to be confused with the lead off track of the same name His 2026 release sees Lacy potentially at his most introspective as he, just like the rest of us, navigates love in an increasingly complicated and digitizing world that prioritizes physical over emotional attraction.
