Jazz Band hosts first solo concert
April 3, 2019
The Suffolk University Jazz Band combined the unique personalities and performance styles of 10 students to give the audience a chance to dance to lively music on Wednesday night during their first solo show. The band invited Suffolk students to dress up, eat catered tacos and courageously join them...
Jillian Barrows brings original music and 70’s vibes to headline show at Hard Rock Cafe
February 16, 2019
Jillian Barrows, a student at Berklee College of Music and alumna of Suffolk University, brought 70’s classics and her own original music to the Hard Rock Cafe as she headlined her first concert at the local venue Saturday night. Barrows, who uses the stage name Jillian Ann, has always loved t...
Arkansas duo “joan” brings indie vibes to Brighton Music Hall
February 1, 2019
On the first listen, it is unexpected that 80’s synth-pop duo joan comes from a city like Little Rock, AR. Their hazey, indie love songs go against the grain of their hometown’s primary sounds, which is mostly known for its country and rock influences. The pair made their way to Boston’s Brighto...
Brothers of folk duo Hudson Taylor embark on US tour after nearly a decade of performing music
February 1, 2019
Ten years ago, brothers Harry and Alfie Hudson-Taylor were busking in the streets of Dublin, Ireland, playing music for passersby to earn a little pocket money as teenagers. After countless performances and going on tour to support other musicians, the Irish folk duo is now headlining a U.S. tour with...
Houston trio “Khruangbin” fills Royale with infectious funk
December 14, 2018
Clad in sequins, wigs and some serious sass, sultry trio Khruangbin dominated the stage during their sold out show at Royale nightclub on Dec. 6 as part of their tour promoting their sophomore album, “Con Todo El Mundo.” Hailing from Houston, Khruangbin, pronounced Khroong-bin, are known for blendi...
16-year-old Billie Eilish dominates House of Blues with an energetic show
November 5, 2018
It’s hard to believe a 16-year old could have complete control over a sold-out House of Blues, yet Billie Eilish managed to do exactly that on Friday night. She had no trouble commandeering the packed crowd from the moment she took the stage until the very last notes of her encore. With a stage ...
Alternative pop group colors a full crowd at the House of Blues
April 15, 2015
OK Go’s House of Blues Concert Thursday night was everything you could imagine it to be, with confetti cannons and more. The set-up of the concert was pretty standard, with two large, square monitors that centered the band into a corner, and played many different visuals during the concert. One...
California rapper G-Eazy warms up Middle East with postponed blizzard show ‘Must Be Nice’
February 20, 2013
Hailing from Oakland, Cali., rapper G-Eazy had Boston ‘turnt all the way up’ last Wednesday, Feb. 13, while headlining his first show at the Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge. After crowd-pleasing opening acts Ground Up and Skizzy Mars, the dapper rapper took the stage in the big room with drummer...
Ellie Goulding makes the most of her recent visit to the Hub, then Tweets about it
January 31, 2013
Annie Walsh Journal Staff British sensation Ellie Goulding released her album Halcyon in October of 2012. Goulding launched her tour on Jan. 16 and made her way to the House Of Blues Boston last Wednesday. Her set list contained 19 unforgettable songs from her new album as well as songs like ...
Suffolk EDMC: a weekly column by a student-run organization of electronic dance music lovers.
September 26, 2012
LISTEN: TOP 10 • Kaskade feat. Haley - Llove (Dada Life Remix) • John Dahlbäck feat. Urban Cone & Lucas Nord - Embrace Me (Dirty South Remix) • Afrojack & Shermanology - Can't Stop Me Now (Kryder & Tom Staar Remix) • Nicky Romero feat. Calvin Harris - Iron • Bingo Playe...
COLLEGEFEST 2012: Orange Soda Edition
September 26, 2012
The largest back to school event has arrived and departed once again! Collegefest 2012 had yet another year of success at the Hynes Convention Center. Hundreds of exhibitors set up booths with free giveaways for the weekend event. Collegefest 2012 attracted thousands of students with the lure of free...
J. Cole performs to students in Lowell
April 11, 2012
Melissa Hanson Journal Staff J.Cole’s current tour featured a stop to perform for the University of Massachusetts Lowell at the Tsongas Center last Friday. The event was sold out to thousands of fans, according to the Tsongas Center website. The doors opened at 6:30 p.m. for UMass Lowell stu...
