The Underground Sound of Emerson College
Design by Anna Brody By Bennett Himmel Zara Larsson’s newest album is inane, for better or for worse. Is it mean to say that up until this year, I’d never really had a conscious thought about Swedish pop phenom Zara Larsson? Of course, I’ve been somewhat familiar with her work; she’s been inconspicuously successful, racking…
Design by Charlotte Heintz By MAdison decina Three Irishmen, Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí, known together as KNEECAP, are Ireland’s most popular rappers and some of the most controversial artists in music today. Exploding onto the scene in 2024, the group has topped European charts, brought chaos to festivals around the world, and…
Design by Addy Russel By Avery Piazza After reflecting upon what’s been missing in life since 2023, I’ve realized it’s the lack of post-punk slam poetry over percussive bass and distorted guitar. This hole has been filled by the release of Dry Cleaning’s new single “Hit My Head All Day,” a preface to their new…
Design by Monika Krueger By Griff Giacchino Following the release of their newest album, “yes, please,” the genre-bending, synth-punk/industrial EDM duo Sextile hit the streets, bringing high energy and bass pumping so hard, you can’t help but dance. By creating music that sounds like an alien discovered a synth, they have curated an incredibly unique…
Design by Kristen Lee By Madison Decina On September 26th, Stereolab played the Royale Theater as the tenth stop on their “Play Live in 2025” World Tour. It was a mellow hour and a half set featuring trombone solos, Paul Thomas Anderson shoutouts, and a whole lot of dancing. Just four minutes away from Emerson’s…
Graphic by Sophie Parrish By Lucca Swain Credit: Play It Again/Partisan Records “All people must smile,” he says, “in times of war.” The rhythm section backing him is rocksteady, moderato, undoubtedly tighter than nails. At times, his voice swells with a devilish passion, letting slip loose little fragments of morality — “All people, in times…
From our staff to you, we hope you’re having a grand ol’ semester… “I Went To The Store One Day” – Father John Misty It’s not hard to find love in the Canyon. At least for Josh Tillman. It’s the same temperature all year ‘round, but during fire season, our pretentious, selfish, but somehow loveable…
Graphic by Izzie Claudio By Ana Achata The Chicago-based band Sharp Pins is releasing their next album, Balloon Balloon Balloon November 21st, and have treated us to a single two months in advance. “I Don’t Have The Heart” is a beautiful throwback to the ‘70s, with a sound similar to that of The Flamin’ Groovies…
Graphic by Diego Gonzalez By Diego Gonzalez Rochelle Jordan’s (she/her) new album Through The Wall, released September 27, 2025, is the artist’s most confident, atmospheric and experimental record yet, refining her sound into an intricate blend of club beats, deep house, and alternative R&B. She expands the possibilities explored in her previous album, Play With…