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Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Rocking out has gotten out of hand | Mad Women

Hailey Pitcher February 28, 2025
Fainting incidents aren’t all that uncommon anymore. But were concerts always such high-tension events? In recent years, concert etiquette has declined. There has been a noticeable increase in the amount of attendees fainting and falling ill during concerts following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alice Phoebe Lou sings and plays the guitar ahead of Clairo’s performance at Roadrunner on Tuesday.

GALLERY: Alice Phoebe Lou is magic on stage opening for Clairo

Holly Gustavsen October 30, 2024
Fans crowded into Roadrunner ahead of Clairo’s second sold-out night in Boston to see her opening artist, Alice Phoebe Lou, perform.
Jeremy Zucker in concert at Roadrunner last Sunday

REVIEW: Jeremy Zucker gives charismatic performance on ‘is nothing sacred?’ tour

Nicholas Nebiolo November 7, 2023
The indie-pop artist Jeremy Zucker played Roadrunner in Allston-Brighton on Nov. 5 for the Boston show of his “is nothing sacred?” tour.
The Front Bottoms perform at the Roadrunner

REVIEW: Front Bottoms come to Boston, wear pants in usual fashion

Miles Forrest October 1, 2023
The Front Bottoms have, since 2006, been the outlet for Brian Sella’s evocative songwriting and characteristic whining vocals, and last Thursday they parked their tour bus outside Boston’s Roadrunner.
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."
Beabadoobee

REVIEW: beabadoobee brings dreamy grunge to Roadrunner

Molly Farrar December 5, 2022
The young artist satisfied crowd with hit and older songs
Sammy Rae & The Friends. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP STAFF

GALLERY: The best of FreeP concert photography this year

Daily Free Press Staff October 21, 2022
View some of the FreeP's best concert photos from this year.
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
Carly Rae Jepsen

REVIEW: Carly Rae Jepsen delivers a fun, upbeat performance

Yoko Zhu September 28, 2022
The singer of 2012 hit "Call Me Maybe" performed a sold-out show at Roadrunner in Boston Monday night.
RoadRunner

The Bowery Presents’ Roadrunner prioritizes fans and artists alike

Sophia Hebert September 26, 2022
The new concert venue in Allston is hosting indie artists Joji, Japanese Breakfast, Remi Wolf, Steve Lacy and beabadoobee, among others.
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