Music
Laufey’s ‘Bewitched’ Tour: From the Heart and for the Heart
Laufey came to the Wilbur on her 'Bewitched' Tour, and her show was bewitching indeed.
‘Can’t Catch Me Now’ Single Review: Olivia Rodrigo is the Latest Pop Star to Enter ‘The Hunger Games’ Universe
Rodrigo’s newest single evokes the warm nostalgia of “The Hunger Games” franchise and builds excitement for the expansion of the beloved story.
Del Water Gap Concert Review: Honesty Enveloped in Shoulder Pads
Jaffe’s unexpected strength was engaging the crowd in musically simple moments.
From The Vault Tracks in ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’: Being Vulnerable Again
Nine years later, Taylor Swift finally can own her songs with vulnerability, confidence, and freedom.
13 Songs (and Many More) for Your Chilling Halloween Playlist
Crimson Arts' collection of top picks ranging from party bangers to calming witchy vibes to eccentric showtunes.
Cher’s ‘Christmas’ Review: A Strong Holiday Showing from an Industry Legend
Although spooky season is still upon us, pop icon Cher has already moved on to the next holiday with a new holiday album simply titled “Christmas.”
Daniel Caesar Concert Review: A Showcase of Musical Versatility
Daniel Caesar made the sold-out MGM Music Hall feel intimate with his Boston performance on Oct. 16.
‘Paint My Bedroom Black’ Review: Holly Humberstone Transforms Sadness into Song
Humberstone experiments with light, dazzling synths that elevate her lyrics and draw out the energy and vibrant emotion at the heart of the album.
Kim Petras Concert Review: An Outstandingly Rowdy, Slightly Uneven Rave
On Oct. 7, Petras brought her infectious persona in all its raunchy glory to MGM Music Hall at Fenway as a part of her ‘Feed the Beast’ World Tour.
In Which We Finally Figure Out What The Fox Says: A 10-Year Retrospective
To psychologize the voice of another being is a lofty task, indeed.
Ten Songs For Getting Through A Breakup
The following ten songs depict the various stages of breaking up with masterful songwriting and storytelling, inviting you to reflect, reminisce, and heal.
‘the rest’ EP Review: boygenius returns for an encore
“the rest” is a goodbye, for now — a spacey, October goodnight.
‘You & Me’ Single Review: An Exemplar of K-Pop Mediocrity
It is hard to believe that after five years, Jennie’s fans received a track whose synthetic shrieks overpowered their idol’s vocals.
Tom Odell Concert Review: A Moving Firework of Emotion
A true masterclass in storytelling, the British singer-songwriter took the audience on an emotional and intimate journey.
‘3D’ Review: Jungkook Reveals His Third Dimension
The song is captivating from the very first verse and successfully portrays the all consuming emotions of devoting oneself to another.
10 Years after ‘Pure Heroine’ Lorde Still Reigns Supreme
For a world that had been denied its apocalypse, Lorde emerged, guns blazing and voice reverently hushed, expressing her disdain for materialism.
Concert Review: Trousdale Fills The Sinclair With Goosebumps and Musical Genius
With all the right ingredients for artistic success, Trousdale is primed to establish themselves as boundary-pushing powerhouses in today’s pop and pop-adjacent landscapes.
‘Something To Give Each Other’ Album Review: The Euphoria of Queer Love, Lust, and Loss
"Something To Give Each Other" is an odyssey through the heart's highs and lows, from the exhilaration of new love to the heartache of breakups and the enduring hope of reconnection.
From Sound on Sound Music Festival 2023
The Harvard Crimson sends staff writer Stella A. Gilbert '26 to Seaside Park to cover the 2023 Sound on Sound Music Festival.
‘Javelin’ Review: Sufjan Stevens’ World is Abundant
On "Javelin" Stevens asks the listener to take in the world, and after listening one feels filled with its beauty, its grief, its love, and its abundance.
In Photos: Sound On Sound 2023
Sound on Sound Music Festival returned for its second year in Bridgeport, CT, with 17 bands performing across two days.
From Sound on Sound: Hozier Shines Ethereal Light on the Festival
The song left many audience members with hoarse throats and tear-stained eyes, a triumphant finale to a glorious overall performance.
‘Will Anybody Ever Love Me?’ Review: Sufjan Stevens Searches for Devotion with a New Sound
With this stellar track, Stevens introduces a cohesive and compelling sound, one that sits with difficult feelings but still finds cause for celebration.
From Sound on Sound: An Ode to Festival Food
Luckily, Sound on Sound did not disappoint, with dozens of food stands and trucks from restaurants near and far.
‘For All The Dogs’ Review: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
In the streaming era, Drake’s adaptation to the industry marks a transition away from the golden boy and into a father of contemporary rap.