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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

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Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show: Kendrick Lamar brought the bars, but was it a touchdown performance?

Samantha Genzer February 10, 2025
The production was sleek, the performances were sharp and the creativity was undeniable. But when you stack it against Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Shakira-level halftime shows, it lacked that extra layer of spectacle that makes a Super Bowl performance legendary. Still, Lamar brought his signature storytelling, intricate visuals and undeniable talent to the biggest stage in the world, creating a show that was uniquely his.

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.
That’s Right, Sir: Break it, so you don’t have to buy it

That’s Right, Sir: Break it, so you don’t have to buy it

Katherine Wright January 30, 2019

I used to work for a children’s birthday party place. I would attend at least five parties every weekend, so I got used to the routine: greetings, coloring, games, crafts, dance parties and cake. Even...

Frontman Matthew Murphy of the English rock band The Wombats performs at the House of Blues Boston Wednesday evening. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: The Wombats rock House of Blues’ stage for devoted fans, fall short for everyone else

Kai Hellberg October 25, 2018
The Wombats took to the stage at House of Blues Wednesday night with an un-memorable performance that pleased fans but underwhelmed other audience members.
Berklee College of Music professor Melissa Ferrick speaks at “The Art of Touring” panel hosted by Women in Music Boston on Nov. 8. PHOTO BY PAGIE WARD/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Local music professionals share insights, tips into music business

Eduard Miska November 15, 2017

When it comes to music, there is no shortage of female artists. Names like Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Beyoncé are giants of their respective genres. But what about those who are behind the name?...

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...

TENTINDO: "Deck the Halls" all year long

TENTINDO: “Deck the Halls” all year long

Will Tentindo November 15, 2016

A battle is going on in homes and Facebook pages across the country this month, and it fortunately does not involve the electoral college — but it does involve a drunk family member at Thanksgiving....

REMILLARD: Is Hip-Hop the New Pop?

REMILLARD: Is Hip-Hop the New Pop?

Christopher Remillard April 3, 2015

On March 26, Billboard announced that Kendrick Lamar’s newest album, “To Pimp a Butterfly, “had debuted at No. 1 on the weekly Billboard 200. Lamar’s latest effort marks the third hip-hop album...

PHOTO BY GRACE BOWDEN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

From rink to rock: Inside the Agganis Arena conversion process

J.D. Capelouto October 16, 2014

On Friday, the Boston University men’s hockey team wrapped up its final practice of the week on the ice at Agganis Arena. Just one night later on Saturday, the arena was filled as international music...

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