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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show: Kendrick Lamar brought the bars, but was it a touchdown performance?

Samantha Genzer February 10, 2025
The production was sleek, the performances were sharp and the creativity was undeniable. But when you stack it against Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Shakira-level halftime shows, it lacked that extra layer of spectacle that makes a Super Bowl performance legendary. Still, Lamar brought his signature storytelling, intricate visuals and undeniable talent to the biggest stage in the world, creating a show that was uniquely his.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Settling the debate — Apple Music or Spotify?

Aaron Halford March 3, 2023
What is the difference between Apple Music and Spotify?
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Sing About Me: The appeal of sad playlists to Generation Z

Aidan Mega March 1, 2022
No one in Gen. Z is impervious to the rain, but a “sad playlist” — as bleak as it sounds — might prove to be a decent umbrella.
Kacper Bazan / DFP Staff

The dark side of “mood” playlists

Kendall O’Brien February 9, 2022
The dangers of a “mood” playlist should not be taken lightly.
A wrapped gift. With the winter holidays and the season of gift-giving fast approaching, Lynn shares 10 gift ideas from the most memorable ones she has given and received. COURTESY OF M01229 VIA FLICKR

Lynn’s gift guide for the holidays

Lynn Chu November 30, 2021
It’s time to start thinking about gifts for friends and family.
back to the 80s mural

‘Party’ like it’s 1985

Julia Furmanek April 15, 2021
This Friday is ’80s night in my apartment, and I encourage you and your roommates to do the same.

Music for every mood

Maya Frankel February 6, 2021
Every day is a cycle of laughing, crying, anger, happiness, excitement and about every emotion possible. Here are a few playlists for those many moods we all feel every day.
Diamonds and Rust: Blood on the tracks

Diamonds and Rust: Blood on the tracks

Joel Herbert October 15, 2020
Music is simply a catalyst — very powerful, but still simply a catalyst — that has the potential to unlock within us positive and possibly negative effects if we allow it to
A.G. Cook’s second debut album “Apple” on Spotify. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: A. G. Cook’s ‘Apple’ falls short of lofty expectations, still impresses at times

Cameron Morsberger September 23, 2020
The PC Music founder stepped into the studio himself to record his second debut album and to continue experimenting with hyperpop.
Calliope Musicals, the opening act for KOLARS, performed on Wednesday at The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub in Cambridge.
EMMA KOPELOWICS/ DFP STAFF

REVIEW: KOLARS, Calliope Musicals’ thundering performances create sonic boom at Middle East

Emma Kopelowicz April 26, 2019

In the age of music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, there seems to be an endless supply of small indie rock bands releasing an assortment of singles and EP’s, which eventually blend...

Fusion, a student hip-hop dance troupe, performs at last weekend’s ELEMENTS XIX dance competition. The group will be one of the two openers at BU’s spring concert, 802.1, featuring Aminé. COURTESY OF JOSEPH LEE

Student performers Danny Diamonds, Fusion dance team to open for Aminé

Jennifer Suryadjaja April 5, 2019
A student rapper and an on-campus hip-hop dance troupe will open for Aminé Friday night at Boston University’s spring concert, 802.1.
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EDITORIAL: Taylor Swift’s streaming service would not be successful

Editors March 16, 2017

Taylor Swift, an incredibly popular artist with indisputably catchy music, has been notorious for her adamant opposition to streaming services. The singer/songwriter took her music off of Spotify in 2014...

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