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The Suffolk Journal

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The Suffolk Journal

FINNEAS extends a hand to the audience during his concert

Concert review: FINNEAS brings harmony to Boston in packed venue

Zoe Saben October 30, 2019

When Finneas O’Connell, who performs as FINNEAS, stepped on stage at Boston’s Paradise Rock Club this past Thursday, he was greeted by a crowd of screaming, dedicated fans, all packed into the intimate,...

Iridescent lights beaming in the TD Garden throughout the show

Review: Bon Iver illuminates crowd with tracks from ‘i,i’

Nick Viveiros October 23, 2019

Last week, frontman Justin Vernon and his mythical compatriot members of Bon Iver brought their latest album to life at the nearly-full TD Garden for a stunning set that spanned their entire discography. The...

Rice taking center stage at House of Blues

Review: Chase Rice brings southern roots to Boston

Morgan Torre October 23, 2019

Chase Rice displayed the epitome of raw talent in his performance on Oct. 12 at The House of Blues Boston. He is not as well known as other country artists such as Dan + Shay or Thomas Rhett, but he has...

Somerset band performing at the Thunder Road Music Club

Somerset band moves from Suffolk to Somerville

Catarina Protano October 9, 2019

Two years ago, The Journal wrote a story on the rebranding of Suffolk University’s contemporary music group, formerly known as “Rhythm,” into something a bit more personal: The Common. Now, the...

Avril Lavigne fills Orpheum with teenage nostalgia through set list of punk-pop chart toppers

Avril Lavigne fills Orpheum with teenage nostalgia through set list of punk-pop chart toppers

Morgan Hume October 9, 2019

Avril Lavigne brought fans back to the days of grungy skater kids and hot pink highlights with a set list spanning her most popular pop-punk hits from the early 2000’s during her concert Thursday night...

Crowds gathering on the steps of City Hall Plaza last weekend as the inaugural Boston Local Music Festival kicked off downtown

Listen to the music: Rising performers showcased at first Boston Local Music Festival

Marizelly Oliva October 2, 2019

Live performances, food vendors, a beer garden and artists selling jewelry, clothing and wearable flower arrangements all gathered on City Hall Plaza this past weekend for Boston’s first Local Music...

A display at “Body Worlds,” which is now open at the Museum of Science

Preserved bodies displayed in latest exhibit

Katelyn Norwood October 2, 2019

Gunther von Hagens’ “Body Worlds & The Cycle of Life,” a temporary exhibit featuring preserved human body parts, is currently taking residence in the Nichols Gallery at the Museum of Science...

The Australian-bred band is touring the U.S. and Europe, including a stop in Boston

The Faim drops eclectic debut album ‘State of Mind’ ahead of upcoming Boston performance

Morgan Hume September 25, 2019

The Faim is putting audiences in a spirited state of mind with the release of their first full-length album and upcoming tour throughout the United States and Europe this fall. Hailing from Perth, Australia,...

The cover photo of “The Owl,” Zac Brown Band’s seventh studio album that was released on Friday.

Country or pop? Zac Brown Band ditches classic sound to fuse other genres into experimental new album

Morgan Hume September 25, 2019

Country powerhouse Zac Brown Band is known for their twainy vocals and acoustic guitar riffs, but they are pushing the genre’s limits on their latest album as they trade their southern roots for a pop...

Front man and lead vocalist Sam Melo tearing up the stage at House of Blues in front of an energetic audience

Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Rising band delivers another captivating Boston concert

Allyssa DelVecchio September 25, 2019

If you attended Boston Calling this past May, you may have strolled past the Delta Blue stage to find a peculiar sounding band with a crowd reaching the outskirts of the turf. Rainbow Kitten Surprise seemed...

Mallcops give energetic performance alongside We The Kings at Brighton Music Hall

Mallcops give energetic performance alongside We The Kings at Brighton Music Hall

Allyssa DelVecchio July 19, 2019

If you’ve gone to school in Boston, one way or another you’ve heard of Mallcops. No, not Paul Blart or the intimidating folks at the Cambridge Galleria Mall, but the local band. Since the release of...

The company of “Les Miserables” striking the final pose in “One Day More,” the last song in Act I.

‘Les Miserables’ brings revolution to Boston

Morgan Hume April 24, 2019

From 1862, when Victor Hugo first published his novel “Les Miserables,” to today, the classic tale has been adapted into TV series, films and a musical. The timeless story of revolutionary Paris continues...

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