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“The way I approach my personal music, in general, is trying to avoid tackling topics in ways that have been done before, while at the same time trying to keep them as honest and human as possible” In this exciting Q&A with genre-def
“I am inspired by how they chose to present themselves as artists. They weren’t acting queer, they just were queer.” In an interview with pop soul singer-songwriter Beane, staff writer Meira Fiber-Munro captures the artist’s
“Not every song has to be this deep philosophical burden that you’re getting off your chest. Some songs are just there because they’re fucking badass songs” After hearing independent Boston band Unruly Few perform, staff writ
“Not only did this become what’s now known as Blur vs. Oasis, but it divulged into North vs. South and working class vs. middle class. The battle began running deeper than the music” Staff writer Izzie Claudio gives us an in-depth
Staff writer Sean Perry (@seanperr.y) speaks on the ever-evolving but always iconic RuPaul’s Drag Race, addressing controversy regarding the competitions’s lip-sync songs and battles as they become more mainstream. Check out the blog to r
On April 18th, artists Alex Blue, Léa the Leox and Claire Ernst took the Sofar Sounds stage in Somerville for a cozy night of powerful vocals and witty lyricism, rejuvenating the live music scene. Staff write Maxwell Brady-Lewis reviews the ni
“Some musicians don’t enjoy playing their popular songs for one reason or another, but it was clear that Smallpools enjoyed playing every one of theirs and making sure their fans — regardless of whether they’re a superfan or n
For staff writer and photo coordinator Ally Giust (@ally_giust), entering Brighton Music Hall on March 29th felt like stepping into a surreal dreamscape. Thanks to IDKHow’s stellar performance, the venue was transformed for a night of magic and