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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Ed Sheeran’s album “=” playing on an iPhone. Sam writes about how Sheeran’s latest album shines through its more intimate songs but has several that feel too much like obvious attempts at new radio hits. LIBBY MCCLELLAND/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The stylistic clash in Ed Sheeran’s new album ‘=’

Sam Thomas November 3, 2021
Where “=” fumbles is in the attempt to do it all.
Matthew Fowler at Club Passim

REVIEW: Matthew Fowler opens at Club Passim

Molly Farrar September 20, 2021
Fowler's new album "The Grief We Gave Our Mother" has strong folk ballads and catchy acoustic sounds.
Spotify playlist of five songs by LGBTQ+ artists

Song Spotlights: Pride Edition

Katrina Liu June 25, 2021
As a music lover, it only felt right to highlight songs by queer artists for Pride Month.
like 1999 by valley on spotify

Current Favorites: ‘Like 1999’ by Valley

Sam Thomas March 31, 2021
For an escape, play “Like 1999” and imagine. I can’t wait to blast this song in my car this summer.
Musician Haley Martin tunes her guitar before a brief set. Activists gathered outside South Station Monday afternoon for a rally honoring International Women’s Day. DANIEL KOOL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Activists rally for progressive policy on International Women’s Day

Daniel Kool March 9, 2021
A series of speakers — ranging from musicians to nurses to union organizers — called for equal pay between men and women, noted the disproportionate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mothers and emphasized the need for intersectionality.
if i fall by baby cate spotify album

Local independent artist Baby Cate releases new single, hopes to grow platform

Ramsey Khalifeh March 3, 2021
Boston-area artist "Baby Cate" released her new single “If I Fall” Friday. A musician since she was four years old, she said the song writing for the single came naturally.
Miley Cyrus released her studio album “Plastic Hearts” on Friday. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Miley Cyrus’ ‘Plastic Hearts’ takes musical samples and leaps

David Simon November 29, 2020

“Plastic Hearts,” released Friday, represents a return to form for Miley Cyrus. For the past decade, she had cycled genres between albums — from the hip-hop stylings on 2013’s “Bangerz”...

“Fake it Flowers,” London-based singer beabadoobee’s studio debut album, was released Friday. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: beabadoobee’s ‘Fake It Flowers’ proves ’90s rock transcends its era

Cameron Morsberger October 19, 2020
Twenty-year-old Dirty Hit stand-out beabadoobee released her debut album Friday, cementing her status in 90s-influenced rock.
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