The Underground Sound of Emerson College
2025 is officially behind us… So, as we venture into this new year, we must reminisce on the best music that the year had to offer! With 20 honorable mentions and an extra specially curated top 10 from our wonderful staff, there’s a lot to love (and listen to)! Happy new year and thanks for…
Design by Christian Jones BY Eleniz Cary Never would I expect to see a recreation of Anna Nicole Smith and J. Howard Marshall’s 1994 wedding as cover art for an album, but alas, here we are. On November 14th, Summer Walker released her third album Finally Over It—this is the last installment in her Over…
Design by Sophie Parrish By Hanlon Lowther I arrived at The Lilypad in Inman Square at 7:30, just after doors, on November 8th, with a couple of friends to find, to our surprise, the venue already lively and filled with people. Thankfully, my roommate had quickly purchased a couple of tickets when the performance was…
Design by Charlotte Heintz By Wyatt Sardy Jeff Tweedy’s right hand strokes the strings on his guitar like he doesn’t care, like it’s easy for him. He doesn’t have the best stage presence, he doesn’t prance or slide on his knees to face the crowd for a high-octane solo. Tweedy allows his music to envelop…
Design by Kristen Lee By Heather Thorn Boston’s Orpheum Theatre filled with electric energy at Patti Smith’s concert on Monday, November 24. Anticipation buzzed in the crowd as everyone grew antsy in their seats, restless with expectation to witness Horses, Patti Smith’s iconic album released on November 10, 1975. The lights dimmed and onstage walked…
Photos by Griff Giacchino
Design by Sophie Parrish By Lucca Swain Yeah, the show was good. Great, even. And why would anyone but the most steadfast Geese hater be inclined to believe otherwise? Possibly the fastest-rising indie band of the moment, not long into touring their spectacular latest album, with one of modern rock’s most eccentric and most quietly…
Design by Katie Lew By Katie Lew On November 3, 2023, Kevin Abstract’s fourth studio album Blanket was released, featuring 13 tracks. 2 years after its release, Kevin Abstract’s music career has greatly shifted. The popular hip-hop group Brockhampton he was a part of disbanded in 2022, a year before Blanket’s release, and this year…
“Trust Fund Baby” by Why Don’t We Alright, everybody, go ahead and make fun of the girl who put herself out there. It’s true: I will always have a soft spot for boy bands. Yes, sometimes they’re cute enough to ignore the subpar quality of their songs. But “Trust Fund Baby” is different. Written by…