Album Covers and Colors

On Trend, cultureMatthias GatDecember 10, 2024

An Interview With Khary: The Achievements and Milestones of an Alternative Rapper in 2024

In this exciting Q&A with genre-defying rapper Khary, staff writer Jonah Gershovich dives into everything from studio session motivations to musical growth.

culture, InterviewsJonah GershovichMay 23, 2024Black Culture, Rap, Hip-Hop, Alternative

Beane in Beantown

In an interview with pop soul singer-songwriter Beane, staff writer Meira Fiber-Munro captures the artist’s time at Berklee College of Music, on American Idol and his experience being a queer musician.

culture, Interviews, FeaturesMeira Fiber-MunroMay 19, 2024queer pop, american idol, Berklee

The Battle Of Britpop: An Iconic Music Stand Off

Staff writer Izzie Claudio gives us an in-depth run-down of the 1995 Britpop standoff between energetic rock bands Blur and Oasis.

cultureIzzie ClaudioMay 16, 2024britpop

RuPaul’s Drag Race is De-Dragging Its Lip Sync Songs

Staff writer Sean Perry 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.

culture, On TrendSean PerryMay 8, 2024drag race, LGBTQ+, lip syncing, reality tv

Susannah Joffe: The Next Queer Superstar

Susannah Joffe, a queer artist breaking into the DIY indie rock scene, is every bit Texas as she is rockstar. In this interview, staff writer Meira Fiber-Munro gets an in-depth look at Joffe’s journey and trajectory.

Features, Interviews, On Trend, cultureMeira Fiber-MunroApril 17, 2024INDIE ROCK

Jumpin’ on the Y’allternative Bandwagon

Staff writer Mikey Artuso sheds light on a genre that has emerged in recent years and revitalized country music. Introducing: y’allternative.

cultureMikey ArtusoFebruary 28, 2024Alternative, country

The Roots of Rave Culture

Staff writer Tara Byrne delves into the roots and evolution of rave culture, interviewing an Emerson student about their own experience with raving.

cultureTara ByrneFebruary 7, 2024raves

Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue and the Power of the Net

Troye Sivan and Kylie Minogue are bonafide pop icons. Both hailing from the Land Down Under and sporting a primarily queer fanbase, the two artists have each been hugely successful in their own right. However, Sivan’s career has an advantage Minogue’s does not: the power of YouTube.

cultureSean PerryJanuary 19, 2024australian, queer pop, troye sivan, Kylie Minogue

An Interview With Tiffany Day

Staff writer Daphne Bryant sits down with electro pop musician Tiffany Day to chat about everything from reclaiming and redefining her Asian identity to growing into her own unique style.

culture, Features, InterviewsDaphne BryantDecember 27, 2023Tiffany Day, electro pop, Asian Musicians

KARSON. Talks Authenticity, Mental Health and Their Mom

Staff writer Maya Eberlin sits down with agender glam rock artist Karson. to talk all things queer, mental health and family.

Features, culture, InterviewsMaya EberlinDecember 16, 2023glam rock, boston

Olive Klug Is Folk Reimagined

Olive Klug is a folk artist, instrumentalist and creative who is reimagining the genre and crafting their own unique story.

Interviews, Features, cultureDaphne BryantDecember 14, 2023Folk, TikTok, queer

Bentley Robles Isn't Afraid To Be Called An "Ugly Crier"

Mexican-American and queer pop artist Bentley Robles aims to bring proper representation and energy to his music and performances — represented in his newest EP, UGLY CRIER.

Features, Interviews, reviews, cultureIzzy AstutoDecember 5, 2023queer pop, Latinx

Women in Music: Beauty and the Beast

Numerous trailblazing musicians are women, but many go unseen and unheard. Staff writer Roxie Jenkin showcases a small portion of the riveting Boston music scene that promotes intersectional bands fronted by women.

culture, InterviewsRoxie JenkinNovember 19, 2023women in music, frontwomen, intersectionality

My Relationship With Reggae

Online director and staff writer Daphne Bryant talks her special relationship with reggae, everything from her upbringing to the nuance she’s learning to explore.

cultureDaphne BryantNovember 14, 2023reggae

Chappell Roan Talks Boston Show, Debut Album, and More

Staff writer Megan Richards sits down with Chappell Roan, the midwest princess herself, and gets the scoop on all things writing, costumes and Missouri.

Features, Interviews, culture, highlightMegan RichardsNovember 3, 2023Chappell Roan, pop