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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: Goodness knows I’m holding space for ‘Wicked’

Eli Pekelny December 4, 2024
My expectations for the film were high, as were my standards. While excited, I was unsure what to expect. The verdict is in: I absolutely love the movie “Wicked.”
Chelsea Cutler performs at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Feb. 24 for her headlining tour.

GALLERY: Chelsea Cutler performs in Boston

Holly Gustavsen March 4, 2024

By Holly Gustavsen Pop singer Chelsea Cutler and special guest Yoke Lore performed at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Feb. 24 promoting her third studio album, “Stellaria.”

Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Death by Pitchfork | On the Record

Addison Schmidt January 24, 2024
Condé Nast’s merge with champion music publication Pitchfork threatens to kill the spirited focus on the underground music scene that made Pitchfork worth reading.
Pop artist Kim Petras performs at the 2018 Capital Pride concert in Washington, D.C. Petras performed her debut album “Feed the Beast” at the MGM Music Hall on Saturday night. PHOTO COURTESY OF TED EYTAN VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Kim Petras summons a sensual show at MGM

Jameson Beckman October 10, 2023
Pop artist Kim Petras stopped at Fenway’s MGM Music Hall Saturday night while touring for her debut studio album, “Feed the Beast,” which came out June 23.
Tove Lo performing at the Roadrunner on Tuesday, Sept 12. Tove Lo released her latest album “Dirt Femme” on Oct. 14. ELLIE STEVENS/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

REVIEW: Tove Lo brings a sparkly grunge-pop performance to Roadrunner

Ellie Stevens September 17, 2023
Grammy-nominated singer Tove Lo performed her top hits such as "Habits(Stay High)" and "Talking Body," at Roadrunner as part of the tour for her latest album, “Dirt Femme."
Monet Ota | Senior Graphic Artist

A summer of peace, love and dancing with Cyrus’s eighth studio album, ‘Endless Summer Vacation’

Kritika Iyer March 28, 2023
Miley Cyrus released her eighth album, “Endless Summer Vacation,” on March 10, finally satisfying her fans as they waited for the next Miley era.
Clare Mcmillan | Graphic Artist

The one where TikTok wrecks the music industry | EDITORIAL

Editors October 21, 2022
TikTok music isn’t art, it’s content
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift

Editors November 15, 2021
The release of Taylor Swift’s re-recording of her 2012 album “Red” reminds of the complicated, often circular conversations that surround the mega-star.
Yvonne Tang/DFP Staff

Canceled: New spring, new me

Bini Ollivier-Yamin April 28, 2021
The performance of self-reinvention may destroy more of the self than it reinvents.
man wearing headphones

The power of music, memory

Melina Nguyen April 27, 2021
A particular song can always bring you back, transporting you into the past like a mental wormhole.
april playlist on spotify

You should really make monthly playlists

Grace Donahue April 15, 2021
Making a new playlist every month allows me to relive specific points in my life.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: TikTok perpetuates nepotism in the music industry

Editors April 8, 2021
We should use our collective power to actively seek out smaller artists instead of TikTok stars.
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