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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.
“Finding Agnes,” a Netflix original film released Monday, depicts a son's journey to learn more about his estranged mother after she suddenly passes. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: ‘Finding Agnes’ marks new take on the family drama

Rachel Do December 2, 2020
The film, which depicts a strained mother-son relationship, stands out against the typical family narrative in a sad but realistic manner.
Rapper Mac Miller’s latest, posthumous album, “Circles,” was released Friday. ILLUSTRATION BY AUSMA PALMER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Mac Miller’s career comes full circle with “Circles”

David Simon January 20, 2020
Rapper Mac Miller passed away after a long battle with substance abuse in September 2018. But luckily for his fans, he is survived through his work. “Circles” is a bittersweet farewell from Miller to his fans and brings his discography full circle with a project that, although is not his best work, is a strong collection of songs.
Avril Lavigne on her Black Star Tour in September 2010. Lavigne's new album “Head Above Water” was released Friday. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Avril Lavigne aims to keep her ‘Head Above Water’ with comeback sixth album

Austin Pak February 19, 2019
Avril Lavigne released her sixth studio album, “Head Above Water,” Friday after a long six-year hiatus, only to disappoint with a stagnant sound.
Ladies I Am Right: The storm before the calm

Ladies I Am Right: The storm before the calm

Meredith Wilshere October 17, 2017

I will never forget the smile that spread across his face when he realized it. “We’re finally communicating,” I could almost hear him say. After what had seemed like the year that wouldn’t end,...

Alan Cumming performs at Sanders Theatre at Harvard University Oct. 6. PHOTO COURTESY ROBERT TORRES/ CELEBRITY SERIES

Alan Cumming visits Cambridge to sing ‘sappy songs’

Hannah Shearer October 13, 2017

“I’m here to sing you some sappy songs,” Alan Cumming said in the middle of his second tune last Friday. “Be warned. Have a hanky at the ready.” Cumming performed at a nearly sold-out...

WILSHERE: Claiming our baggage

WILSHERE: Claiming our baggage

Meredith Wilshere September 21, 2017

The past is a weird place to linger in. Being a senior in college, I am constantly reminded of how long I’ve been here, either through Facebook’s convenient “On This Day” feature which chronicles...

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