The Underground Sound of Emerson College
Design by Sophie Parrish By Izzie Claudio Last week, Rosalía released “Berghain,” featuring Bjök and Yves Tumor. For her first single in over a year, I was pleasantly surprised by the abrupt genre shift she’s showcasing. The song begins with an epic orchestral instrumental, a straight-up classical piece. Then, a chorus erupts in German. Are…
Design by Katie Lew by katie lew bassvictim presents Forever as more than just another release. They announced this as their “first album” despite having two earlier full-lengths– Basspunk (2024) and Basspunk 2 (2025). This really shows the reset and reinvention of their bassvictim identity, they’ve clearly articulated this album is made to feel like…
Design by Anna Brody By eleniz cary From Orlando, Florida, producer, rapper, and songwriter Isaiah Falls preaches the sentiment of indulgence in his newest EP, Lucky You. The first track, “Brown Sugah,” featuring SiR, exists as a melodic translation of fine silk, persuading listeners to give themselves up to their guilty pleasures. The intro is…
Design by Mo Krueger By Maya Sien It is no secret to those in my life that I am a huge fan of Big Thief, having consistently remained in my Spotify top 5 since the ripe age of 14. Therefore, it goes without saying this was an unforgettable experience. I had previously seen the band…
Design by Sophie Parrish By Lily Suckow Ziemer Even an hour after doors opened, people are still lined up around the block to see 2hollis. It’s a Tuesday night, and despite complaints of morning classes from the college-age majority at the show, everyone is eager to get inside. By the time I get in around…
Design by Sophie Parrish By Heather Thorn October 12, 2025 marked 47 years since Nancy Spungen, American girlfriend of Sex Pistols’ bassist Sid Vicious, was found fatally stabbed on the bathroom floor of room 100 at the Chelsea Hotel. In 1978 on the morning of October 12, Vicious woke to find Spungen dead from a…
“My Girlfriend Is a Witch” by October Country She’s on a broom… she’s riding high… she’s leaving trails of smoke across the sky… she’s my girlfriend, and my girlfriend is a witch! October Country’s 1968 smash hit “My Girlfriend Is a Witch” spooks with a classic Halloween trope: the witch with spells up her sleeves….
Design by Christian Jones By Bryannah Basil Suppose you ask any Imogen Heap fan how they first encountered her. In that case, you’ll most likely hear one out of a slew of options: she’s one half of Frou Frou with Guy Sigsworth, her song “Hide and Seek” was featured in an episode of The OC…
Design by Christian Jones By Christian Jones and Sophie Parrish Halloween – Siouxsie & The BansheesPain – Boy HarsherOvercome – TrickyPiel – ArcaBeatrix – Cocteau TwinsNotget – BjorkMascara – DeftonesCome to Daddy (Pappy Mix) – Aphex TwinLimewire – untitled (halo)Suffocation – Crystal CastlesA Forest (Live in France June 1980) – The CurePoison Tree – Grouper?????…