Photos: Survive the Sun, Nailed Shut, and Clifford the Band
Our staff photographer and resident house show enthusiast Will Ingman photographed the 2/10 show at Wonderland in Allston, MA.
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Mediocre’s “To Know You’re Screwed…” is a stroke of “(motherf*ckin’) genius”
What better way, then, to jumpstart our frozen hearts with a high energy anthem for the disenchanted, messy, and procrastination-prone, than with “To Know You’re Screwed is to Know a Lot,” the latest single release from LA-based rock duo Mediocre.
‘There’s No Joy Without Anger:’ Maggie Rogers’ Feral Joy Tour at Roadrunner Put Us in ‘Overdrive’
28-year-old singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers embodies what it means to put every part of yourself into music. At one point during her Feb. 10 set at Roadrunner in Allston-Brighton, she doubled over between songs, overcome with emotion.
Staff Pix 2/17: Milk Date
The Milk Crate Staff chooses tracks that defined their Valentine’s Day this year, and called it Milk Date! Tune in Fridays 2-3pm to the Staff Pix radio hour.
“Amelie”: Gracie Abrams’ New Single is a Fragile Ode to Lost Love
The sincerity she puts into her lyrics has continually set her apart from other up-and-coming bedroom pop stars. “Amelie,” the third single off her upcoming album Good Riddance, is no different.
Staff Pix: 2/10
The Milk Crate staff’s favorite tracks of the week, presented with blurbs worthy of a promotional sticker on a jewel case. Tune in Fridays from 2-3 EST to the Staff Pix radio show.
To Release, Or Not To Release? That Is The Question
The tracks quickly become a secret that only fans indoctrinated into the world of the musician are familiar with and unintentionally become the foundation to the community of fans the artist has. But if these songs are so popular and beloved, why do artists hesitate to give the fans what they want?
WECB Live’s First Rave: A glowing, psychedelic success
On February 2nd in the SPC Theater, WECB Live hosted a rave featuring two talented Emerson DJs. Attendees were provided with a myriad of neon glow sticks and took to the balloon-filled floor to dance to EDM music and classic dance party hits.
An interview with Rob Laakso: An Emerson alum who launched his solo music career
Our very own Emerson alum, Laakso studied audio and graduated in 2001. We had the chance to sit down with the former Emersonian, talking about his varied music career.