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A person writes a note to leave at the Liam Payne memorial in Boston Common. The memorial, which is located at a tree between Brewer Fountain and Tadpole Playground, was created after singer and former One Direction member Liam Payne’s death was announced. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Fans pay tribute to One Direction’s Liam Payne in Boston Common memorial following singer’s death

Lauren Albano October 21, 2024
Fans paid tribute to British singer Liam Payne this weekend by creating a memorial in the Boston Common following the former One Direction member’s sudden death.
Lincoln Son Currie

Minority Report: The best way to spread Christmas cheer

Lincoln Son Currie November 16, 2020
Christmas music offers us the escape we need right now.
Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis’s cover for his new album, “A Place We Knew.” Lewis released the album Friday. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Indie singer-songwriter Dean Lewis releases debut album ‘A Place We Knew’

Austin Pak March 25, 2019

Singer-songwriter Dean Lewis, best known for his hit “Be Alright,” released his debut studio album “A Place We Knew” on Friday. Lewis first gained recognition in his own home country of...

Solange at the stage of the Piknik i Parken festival in 2017. The artist released her new album “When I Get Home” on Friday. COURTESY OF TORE SÆTRE/ WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Solange’s ‘When I Get Home’ is a satisfying return to form

Kai Hellberg March 5, 2019

As tastes and sounds change and new artists appear from the woodwork, the music industry is constantly proving that it is ever-changing. 2016 was only three years ago, but music forums have members...

Kehlani performs at the annual pop music festival Stavernfestivalen in Norway in July 2016. Kehlani released her first new album since 2017, called “While We Wait,” on Feb. 22. TORE SÆTRE/ FLICKR

REVIEW: Kehlani’s ‘While We Wait’ fails to showcase her potential

Austin Pak February 25, 2019
Kehlani’s latest mixtape “While We Wait” leaves her fans, well, waiting — on what she’ll do next
The Backstreet Boys released their new album, “DNA,” Friday. The album features songs written by artists including Lauv, Stuart Crichton and Andy Grammer. COURTESY OF DENNIS LEUPOLD

REVIEW: Backstreet’s Back with Grammy nominated album “DNA”

Amelia Griffiths January 27, 2019
Now revitalized with an updated sound, the Backstreet Boys released their 10th game-changing album, “DNA,” on Jan. 25.
Ella Mai released her new self-titled album Friday. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: ‘Boo’d Up’ singer Ella Mai releases lackluster debut album

Austin Pak October 14, 2018
Rhythm and blues singer Ella Mai released her self-titled debut album Friday, which turned out to be a combination of fantastic singles and some questionable production choices.
FULCHER: "Bodak Yellow" should be the national anthem

FULCHER: “Bodak Yellow” should be the national anthem

Nashid Fulcher October 6, 2017

The ideas behind the NFL’s kneeling protests during the national anthem have been muddled by President Donald Trump attacking the players who participate and agreeing with the powerful team owners who...

KESSELLY: Hip-Hop lyricism: Freedom of speech v. inflammatory speech

Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2014

The last year was a phenomenal year to be a hip-hop or R&B fan. Kendrick Lamar and Frank Ocean were met with critical acclaim and commercial success. Kanye West, Jay-Z, J. Cole, Drake, Pusha T, Childish...

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