On Thursday, April 11, just hours before her third studio album “Don’t Forget Me” released, Maggie Rogers announced that she would be embarking on her first arena tour this October. Alongside the announcement came with the news that her in-person ticket-selling practice, implemented during her “Surrender” tour to ensure her fans could get tickets without bots, fees and other obstacles in today’s nightmare ticket purchasing climate, would return for this tour. From April 13 to April 20 in what she dubbed as “Box Office Week,” each arena on the “Don’t Forget Me Tour Part Two” would sell tickets ..read more

If you’re interested in modern pop culture, you definitely know of Billie Eilish. Her unique music style and influential persona have made her one of the leading voices in contemporary pop music. Her breakthrough 2015 single “Ocean Eyes” catapulted her to international recognition as a teenager. Since then, her career has skyrocketed. If you have been paying attention to recent award shows, you would know Eilish has been taking home countless shiny awards, owning multiple titles in the music industry. Her music has been streamed over 76.7 billion times worldwide. Fan or not, it is a fact that ..read more

Whether it was fate, or the telltale fedora vocalist Kamau Burton wore around campus, the six members of the band Juice all found each other during their freshman year at Boston College. Their name was born out of a rushed effort to enter a Battle of the Bands competition, and it ended up sticking with them years later as they moved from open mics to stages across the United States. While in undergrad, all six members had a unique experience with music. Ben Stevens was introduced to music through his classical cello training, while Daniel Moss was a part of jazz band, listening to artists like ..read more

It’s been 20 years since Jesse McCartney’s debut album that launched him into the public spotlight. “Beautiful Soul” marked the beginning of McCartney’s solo music career; its release, along with the album’s title track, made McCartney a fixture in the early 2000s. McCartney’s dedication to improving his artistry challenged critical receptions to his work and led to commercial successes. His songwriting skills were notably highlighted with Leona Lewis’ critically acclaimed “Bleeding Love.” The song, originally written by McCartney, became a global no. 1 hit and was nominated for two Grammys. L ..read more

“You treat me like a well-loved dog, but collars make me sick.” Over a groovy bassline in the second verse of Stock Goblin’s new song “The Tease,” Dylan Waters expresses the feeling of anxious-avoidant attachment. With a new five-song debut EP “Trinkets,” which hit over 10,000 streams the week it was released, Stock Goblin has been making the most of their final year as a full band at the University of Massachusetts. The band consists of senior Ash Finnegan on keyboard and bass, 2023 graduate Eli Feldman on drums and saxophone, junior David Blair on guitar, 2023 graduate Declan Thomas on guita ..read more

Lizzy McAlpine’s third album “Older” was released on Friday, April 5, marking a significant milestone in her musical journey. Following the viral success of her hit “Ceilings” from her sophomore album “Five Seconds Flat,” McAlpine has spent the past two years refining her sound and exploring new musical territories. Spanning 14 tracks, “Older” represents a departure from McAlpine’s previous work while still retaining her signature style. The album opener, “The Elevator,” sets the stage with its ethereal vocals and delicate piano, providing a glimpse into the emotional journey that lies ahead ..read more

Whether you like it or not, it’s undeniable that country music is on the rise. There’s no debating that artists like Noah Kahan, Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers have brought the heat back to the country genre with a refreshing, folkier twist. With the genre’s recent skyrocketing popularity, the music industry is setting its sights on the genre, with many unexpected musicians taking part. Beyonce, Post Malone and Lana Del Rey are among some of the artists that are dipping their toes into more acoustic waters, and listeners are wondering why. Country music originally drew influences from both rock ..read more

Since his 2014 hit “Take Me To Church,” Irish musician Hozier he has become an internet sensation with his soulful, suave singing and pouring of deep affection into his songs. Many social media posts have circulated about how Hozier’s discography is rare compared to other mainstream male musicians today because of his romantic fervor. His emotional vulnerability is refreshing for a time of self-proclaimed ‘alpha-males’ and nonchalant situationships. On social media and in his music, Hozier is also outspoken about his stances on human rights issues, which is one of the things that attracts his ..read more

On March 23, 2004, the musical chameleon Daniel Dumile, having released one commercial album as MF DOOM in 1999, two as King Geedorah and Viktor Vaughn respectively in 2003, teamed up with the legendary producer Madlib, under the collaborative name Madvillain. This project would go on to be one of the most treasured and seminal hip-hop works of all time. Sporting 22 tracks and a 46-minute runtime, “Madvillainy” is chock-full of one-minute hitters. Having largely cut the presence of choruses on previous records, DOOM pushes this quality to the extreme. The artist speeds from track to track, onl ..read more

April 5 marks thirty years since the death of Kurt Cobain, lead singer of Nirvana, one of the most famous and revered bands in history. Cobain was a pioneer in the 90s grunge movement stemming from Seattle, Washington. The band was active for just seven years, but continuously made history, eventually being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Cobain was authentically himself. He would wear dresses on stage, support feminist movements and play his music his own way. Cobain created a new generation of rockers: avant-garde, punk rock, grunge that incorporated elements of activis ..read more