Panic! discos at Boston City Hall
September 24, 2015
Filed under Arts & Culture, Boston, Music
The finale of Radio 92.9’s Summer Concert Series celebrated rock, alternative music, and die-hard fans of Panic! At the Disco at Boston City Hall on Thursday. Las Vegas based rock band PATD, fronted by lead singer Brendon Urie, was formed in 2004 when they released the song, “I Write Sins Not...
Band with nostalgic sound appeals to all ages
September 24, 2015
Filed under Arts & Culture, Boston, Music
By Gabriella Gaspardi In the Paradise Rock Club, a small and intimate venue near Brookline, devoted fans crowded the stage Friday to see self-proclaimed garage rock band, Heartless Bastards. A Cincinnati-based band, led by vocalist Erika Wennerstrom, captured the early 30’s crowd clad...
Lawn on D hosts renowned band Passion Pit
September 24, 2015
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By Sammie Mayaleh Energy and excitement radiated from the audience at Lawn on D on Wednesday as fans awaited the Boston-based band, Passion Pit, while on tour for their junior album, “Kindred.” Michael Angelakos at Emerson College formed the band, whose second album debuted as 4th...
Jessie J performs exclusive concert for Suffolk students
May 1, 2015
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus, Music
By Skot Lindstedt
Toro Y Moi brings unique sound to new album
April 15, 2015
Filed under Arts & Culture, Music
The sounds of cars racing menacingly blur into high-pitched, synthesized notes on the opening track of Toro Y Moi’s latest album, “What If.” The album, which was released April 6, embodies Toro Y Moi’s atypical sound, delivering a hearty dose of his irresistible, muted, and electronic vibe. Toro...
‘Kintsugi’ showcases the best of beloved indie-rock band
April 8, 2015
Filed under Arts & Culture, Music
After years of remaining quietly on the sidelines, popular indie-rock band Death Cab for Cutie has released their first album in nearly four years. Entitled “Kintsugi,” this latest album showcases the scope of the band’s talent, highlighting their best work to date. “Kintsugi,” also known...
Synth vibes from Craft Spells entertain at Great Scott Sunday night
March 16, 2015
Filed under Arts & Culture, Boston, Music
By Jennifer Usovicz For a little fun on Sunday night the bands Craft Spells, The Bilinda Butchers, and Funeral Advantage played sets of dreamy beach tunes to warm the spirits of frozen Bostonians, the night this winter became the snowiest in Boston's history. Just a few hours before the performance,...
‘Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance’ to Belle and Sebastian’s latest hit
February 18, 2015
Filed under Arts & Culture, Featured Stories, Music
As Front-man Stuart Murdoch begins to sing coolly on the opening track, “Nobody’s Empire” of Belle and Sebastian’s ninth studio album, “Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance,” it is evident that the band has served up yet another irresistible album. Their signature, quirky indie-rock sound...
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ soundtrack blends the best of music’s old and new
February 12, 2015
Filed under Arts & Culture, Music
Just prior to its highly anticipated Valentine’s Day première, “Fifty Shades of Grey” released the soundtrack that will accompany the film on Tuesday. The compilation, which features a wide range of artists who span across decades and genres, features a total of 16 tracks, several of which were...
Fresh faces and icons harmonize on music’s biggest night
February 9, 2015
Filed under Arts & Culture, Music
By Maria Baluch The 57th annual Grammy Awards, hosted by rapper LL Cool J, was all about 2014’s new artists and legends. Gathered at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, music’s biggest stars came together on Sunday to celebrate the best and brightest of their trade. The show kicked off w...
Techies Union breaks a leg in new annual show
January 27, 2015
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus, Featured Stories, Music, Theater
By Colleen Day Suffolk University’s Performing Arts Office lit up the stage Friday at its brand new event, “Tech-stravaganza,” hosted by the Techies Union. The three-hour long event featured Suffolk’s Jazz Ensemble, contemporary musical group Rhythm, comedy troupe Sketchual Misconduct, The Ram...
Alan Hampton releases Origami For The Fire
November 19, 2014
Filed under Arts & Culture, Music
By Patricia Negrón When I was a little girl and didn’t have any money to pay for music, I used to record songs from the radio and make my own mixtapes before Limewire was created in 2000. Spotify can do that now, but filled with the need to properly own Alan Hampton’s albums, I bought both on...
