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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Collaborative Brilliance: Charli XCX’s remix album “Brat, and it’s completely different but also still brat”

Abigail Stocker October 16, 2024
Various realms of the music industry are brought together in Charli XCX’s remix album, “Brat, and it’s completely different but also still brat,” released on Oct. 11.  The album features numerous artists — ranging in genres from indie tunes to emo rap all fused in an astonishing reconstruction of Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, “Brat.”  The album features Robyn, Yung Lean, Bb trickz, Ariana Grande, Jon Hopkins, Troye Sivan, Addison Rae, Caroline Polachek, Bladee, A. G. Cook, Lorde, The Japanese House, Tinashe, Julian Casablancas, Bon Iver, Shy Girl, Billie Eilish and Kesha.  Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Navigating different friendship dynamics through music | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton October 16, 2024
When I was growing up, my parents would tell me that boyfriends would come and go, but friends would last forever.  Now that I’m older, I don’t entirely agree with that statement. Maybe it’s the romantic in me, or maybe it’s because I’ve had my fair share of bad friends. So, I’d modify their advice slightly: When you find the right people, true friendship can be the most incredible thing. 
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Lyrics I love | Maia’s Inner Monologue

Maia Penzer February 20, 2024
Music has always been there as a constant and reassuring presence in my life. Today, I'd like to share with you a few of my most treasured and meaningful song lyrics.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Mind over mirror: Body dysmorphia is real

Hania Malhas May 2, 2023
While it is easy to blame our negative self-perceptions on society, it is important to recognize that we are a society and have the power to shape our beauty standards and self-image.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Bubble Burst: Empathy’s extent

Lydia Evans February 17, 2022
Empathy is essential, but accountability is as well. 
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Bubble Burst: Queerbaiting versus privacy

Lydia Evans November 9, 2021
Accusations of queerbaiting thrown at celebrities like Harry Styles and Billie Eilish bring to light questions of celebrities' right to privacy, while also highlighting how queer aesthetics can be exploited.
Sophia Flissler / DFP Staff

Wear Me This: Performative or not, the Met Gala’s fashion activism isn’t something to dismiss

Sujena Soumyanath September 19, 2021
Performative or not, activism’s entrance into the mainstream means the people on top have no choice but to pay attention
Narek Sahakian / DFP Staff

Don’t Be a Hypocrite: New music? I forgive them for everything now

Viktoria Popovska September 9, 2021
Jumping onto the bandwagon to then ultimately recant everything you previously said isn’t the best option.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Philosophical Soup: Like the art, hate the artist

Max Ferrandino April 8, 2021
Problematic artists like Kanye West can be valued and criticized at the same time.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Burning Out: What’s a successful person? It’s you and me

Yvonne Tang March 29, 2021
It’s important to evaluate our personal definitions of success and realize we’re already there.
Billie Eilish documentary

REVIEW: ‘Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry’ is sincere, successful

Paul Osheske March 1, 2021
Apple's new documentary "Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry," which premiered Friday, depicts the Grammy winner's true quirky teenage side as she skyrockets to international fame.
John Legend and Sam Smith perform Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” during Global Citizen’s “One World: Together at Home” virtual benefit concert for coronavirus relief Saturday. COURTESY GLOBAL CITIZEN VIA YOUTUBE

REVIEW: One World benefit concert brings false words of hope from privileged voices

Abby Mills April 21, 2020
Global Citizen hosted a virtual benefit concert, “One World: Together at Home," on Saturday, bringing together music and entertainment’s biggest names to offer words and lyrics of hope and recognize everyday heroes.
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