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Ida performs at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville.

GALLERY: Tsunami and Ida reunite for ‘Coin Toss’ Tour

Angelica Vivas March 25, 2025
Indie rock bands Tsunami and Ida played the second stop of their co-headline “Coin Toss” tour at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville Sunday.
David Shaw sings and plays the guitar at his concert.

GALLERY: Take a look inside David Shaw’s concert at Brighton Music Hall

Addison Schmidt March 4, 2025
David Shaw performed at Brighton Music Hall Saturday with Angel White as the opener.
Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Rocking out has gotten out of hand | Mad Women

Hailey Pitcher February 28, 2025
Fainting incidents aren’t all that uncommon anymore. But were concerts always such high-tension events? In recent years, concert etiquette has declined. There has been a noticeable increase in the amount of attendees fainting and falling ill during concerts following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finneas plays the guitar at his concert. Finneas stopped at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Friday as a stop on his “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” tour. COURTESY OF MURIEL MARGARET

REVIEW: Finneas steps into his own spotlight at MGM Music Hall

Priyal Patel February 26, 2025
As Finneas settled in front of the piano, the first somber notes of “Starfucker” echoed throughout the venue. The dark blue lighting put a spotlight directly on him, just as the song spotlighted his vocal talent and ability. 
Jake Luppen, lead vocalist and guitarist, singing at MGM Music Hall at Fenway.

GALLERY: Hippo Campus brought a ‘warm glow’ to Boston

Talia Lissauer February 10, 2025
The indie rock band Hippo Campus performed at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Friday as a stop on their “Flood Tour.”
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

A beginner’s guide to Phoebe Bridgers | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton February 9, 2025
Recently, I had a friend tell me she was interested in listening to Phoebe Bridgers. If you haven’t been living under a rock, chances are that you’ve at least heard of her before. However, if you’ve never gotten around to listening, that’s okay, because I’m here to help.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): The ultimate Valentine’s Day gift guide for every type of romance 

Analise Bruno January 26, 2025
Valentine's Day is the Superbowl of holidays for serious relationships. Whether it’s been one year or five — it’s your time to shine.  Not everything can be wrapped up with a bow, but some things can. If you’re in the market for tangible gifts, listen up.
Chelsea Cutler and Jeremy Zucker performing together at the Boch Center Wang Theatre.

GALLERY: Chelsea Cutler and Jeremy Zucker were good to Boston

Holly Gustavsen December 8, 2024
Singers Chelsea Cutler and Jeremy Zucker performed at the Boch Center Wang Theatre on Nov. 22 as part of “Brent Forever: The Tour.”
AURORA singing at MGM Music Hall at Fenway.

GALLERY: Boston has a home in AURORA’s ‘Queendom’

Talia Lissauer December 5, 2024
Norwegian singer, songwriter and producer Aurora Aksnes, also known as AURORA, performed at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Wednesday as part of her “What Happened to the Earth?” Tour.
Michigander lead vocalist Jason Singer performing at Brighton Music Hall.

GALLERY: Michigander has never been “Better” on tour

Holly Gustavsen November 13, 2024
Indie rock band Michigander stopped at Brighton Music Hall as part of “The Broadcast” tour with special guest Cece Coakley on Tuesday.
Odie Leigh plays her guitar at her concert at The Sinclair on Sunday night. Leigh visited Boston as a stop on her 2024 tour, promoting her first album, “Carrier Pigeon.” ADDISON SCHMIDT/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

REVIEW: Odie Leigh should already be on your mind

Addison Schmidt November 12, 2024
Back in 2021, Odie Leigh, a singer-songwriter from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, posted a song she wrote on TikTok, and it went viral. It’s a common story that usually spells one of two fates for budding stars: a one-hit-wonder rise and fall, or a quick skyrocket to stardom. For Leigh, the answer was somewhere in between.
Zara Larsson performing with her back-up dancers on Tuesday.

GALLERY: Boston just wants to be part of Zara Larsson’s symphony

Talia Lissauer November 6, 2024
Swedish singer and songwriter Zara Larsson returned to Boston’s Royale on Tuesday for the second-to-last stop on her “Venus” tour in support of her new album of the same name.
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