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Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Ariana Grande’s deluxe album guarantees ‘brighter days ahead,’ but her short film is not spotless

Lauren Albano April 1, 2025
That being said, I know brighter days are on the horizon with the new deluxe songs on my playlist. They intensify the raw, introspective feel to the album that I once associated more heavily with songs like “bye” and “true story.”
Gianna Horcher | Graphic Artist

Cozy tunes to keep you warm this winter | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton January 30, 2025
I curated a playlist of songs that make me feel warm, anticipating that I’d need some soothing music to help me get through the next few months of cold temperatures. 
Caye performing in Boston.

REVIEW: Caye returns to Boston to spread love on first headline tour

Amanda Brynn Birbara March 27, 2023
The artist headlined at Brighton Music Hall on Saturday March 25.
Steve Lacy

REVIEW: Genre-bending guitar solos and a packed venue, Steve Lacy wipes the stage at Roadrunner

Adithya Iyer October 12, 2022
Artist Steve Lacy changes the game with rock solos and shows fans his true charisma
“An Evening With Silk Sonic” on Spotify. Tanmayi ranks the songs on Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s collaborative album. ILLUSTRATION BY SHANNON DAMIANO/ DFP STAFF

“An Evening With Silk Sonic” song ranking

Tanmayi Rayavaram December 6, 2021
All the songs on the album deliver an effortlessly clean and finesse sound.
dynopalooza promotional graphic

BU students to hold virtual charity concert with local musicians

Sam Trottenberg April 28, 2021
The virtual concert will feature students and Boston artists to benefit local youth.
dancing with the devil...and the art of starting over album by demi lovato on spotify

REVIEW: Demi Lovato’s ‘Dancing With The Devil…The Art of Starting Over’ tackles vulnerability, redemption

Divya Sood April 4, 2021
Demi Lovato's newest album is deeply personal, striking a rare level of openness in the industry.
wicked games by the weeknd on spotify

Song Spotlight: ‘Wicked Games’ by The Weeknd

Katrina Liu March 17, 2021
A themed playlist that seems to be common among many of my friends is one that makes you feel like a badass. It’s healthy for the soul to feel unstoppable for a moment, and many songs can accompany you — “Wicked Games” is one of them.
the sound of boston university playlist on spotify

‘The Sound of Boston University’ provides 100-song snapshot into life at BU

Emma Vacirca March 15, 2021
The Spotify playlist "The Sound of Boston University,” curated from student listening patterns, spans a variety of genres and artists. For some students, it represents the “calm in the midst of city life.”

Song Spotlight: ‘Best Part’ by Daniel Caesar featuring H.E.R.

Katrina Liu March 2, 2021
“Best Part” by Daniel Caesar ft. H.E.R. was my most-streamed song of 2019.
People enjoying a concert at Boston’s Middle East Club. Rapper B. Aull debuted a new song and co-headlined a concert for the first time at the club on Feb. 1. COURTESY DIGBOSTON VIA FLICKR

Rapper B. Aull talks about his career following show at The Middle East

Dahlia Maleh February 6, 2020
B. Aull, 25-year old, Portland, Maine-born rapper is spearheading the rap scene in Portland, taking over the east coast with shows and looking to top the charts, and shares his experiences.
Kehlani performs at the annual pop music festival Stavernfestivalen in Norway in July 2016. Kehlani released her first new album since 2017, called “While We Wait,” on Feb. 22. TORE SÆTRE/ FLICKR

REVIEW: Kehlani’s ‘While We Wait’ fails to showcase her potential

Austin Pak February 25, 2019
Kehlani’s latest mixtape “While We Wait” leaves her fans, well, waiting — on what she’ll do next
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