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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Coquette’ and ‘balletcore’ aesthetics bring en pointe fashion to 2024

Rachel Yu February 9, 2024
Before “coquette” was painted as an aesthetic, people would use the term to describe a young woman who flirts and seduces men. However, with the rise of the eloquent trend throughout the early 2010s, the term has changed its interpretation to glamorize and romanticize the dainty and pretty pink things in life. 
Father John Misty releases a new album, “Pure Comedy,” out Friday. PHOTO COURTESY SUB POP

REVIEW: Father John Misty cries for help in “Pure Comedy”

Thomas Batson April 9, 2017

If you’re having a rough day and need a good cry (or maybe a laugh), look no further than Father John Misty’s third studio album, “Pure Comedy.” The album offers a depressing musical journey...

Mandy Lee of MisterWives performs Sunday afternoon. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Boston Calling entices pop stars and indie fans alike

Steve Friedman October 1, 2015

  It was 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, and audience members were being swallowed by a uniform group of 20-somethings, their elbows trapped in a wave of bright flannels and baseball caps, knees driving...

REVIEW: Boston Calling starts off slow, ends with bang

REVIEW: Boston Calling starts off slow, ends with bang

Steve Friedman September 28, 2015

[mediagrid cat="22205"] This weekend’s Boston Calling music festival opened with something of a whimper. Just after 6 p.m. Friday, as dusk began to set in, South African singer-songwriter Gregory Alan...

Boston Calling will be held in City Hall Plaza from Sept. 25 through Sept. 27. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DFP FILE PHOTO

INTERVIEW: Boston Calling organizer on literally setting the stage

J.D. Capelouto September 24, 2015

Friday evening, thousands of city residents and college students will flood Boston City Hall Plaza as folk singer Gregory Alan Isakov kicks off the performances of this fall’s edition of Boston Calling,...

Father John Misty performs at the Paradise Rock Club Tuesday. PHOTO BY STEVE FRIEDMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Father John Misty loves you, Paradise

Steve Friedman April 3, 2015

“I’ve got nothing to hide from you,” Josh Tillman belts on his knees, as he facetiously attempts to shelter his head under his suit jacket. Tillman — better known as folk-pop artist Father John...

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