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Ida performs at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville.

GALLERY: Tsunami and Ida reunite for ‘Coin Toss’ Tour

Angelica Vivas March 25, 2025
Indie rock bands Tsunami and Ida played the second stop of their co-headline “Coin Toss” tour at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville Sunday.
Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

A beginner’s guide to Phoebe Bridgers | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton February 9, 2025
Recently, I had a friend tell me she was interested in listening to Phoebe Bridgers. If you haven’t been living under a rock, chances are that you’ve at least heard of her before. However, if you’ve never gotten around to listening, that’s okay, because I’m here to help.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

One Flegacy: Patrick Flegel’s impact on underground rock

Miguel Gonzales September 11, 2024

About two years ago, I was fortunate enough to catch the Canadian post-punk band Preoccupations perform at The Sinclair. Before the concert began, I was busy observing the stage set-up. The stacked amplifiers...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

What constitutes a ‘master?’ Don’t ask Jann Wenner | On the Record

Addison Schmidt October 2, 2023
Jann Wenner says black and women rock stars aren't on the same "intellectual level" as their white male counterparts.
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
Unmasked: What music have you been listening to lately?

Unmasked: What music have you been listening to lately?

Veronica Thompson April 20, 2022

Unmasked is the storytelling podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — what kind of music have you been listening to lately? Click...

latin songs on spotify

Hispanic Heritage Month music recs: rock y hip-hop en Español

Emma Sánchez October 13, 2021
These artists are my go-to’s when I’m letting out my inner “rockera.”
Sophia Flissler/DFP STAFF

Canceled: The ‘Twilight’ Renaissance and cringe culture

Bini Ollivier-Yamin April 4, 2021
Guilt can ultimately be more productive than the defiance of embracing cringe culture.
A Kappa Sigma member painted over the transgender pride flag on the Boston University Rock, which was originally painted in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Kappa Sigma paints over trans flag on BU Rock on Transgender Day of Remembrance, sparks controversy

Ellie Yeo December 2, 2020
Kappa Sigma pledges painted over a transgender pride flag on the BU Rock, located at BU Beach, on Nov. 20. The flag had been painted the day before in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance.
“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.
REVIEW: BOYTOY’s ‘Night Leaf’ embodies classic grunge, bores with dull style

REVIEW: BOYTOY’s ‘Night Leaf’ embodies classic grunge, bores with dull style

Avery Carlisle April 26, 2018

BOYTOY’s style sounds a lot like other surf and grunge rock bands, except for one key distinction –– very few are all-female like this group. “We all grew up with mostly guy friends and...

Pope Francis released a Christian rock album titled, "Wake Up!" Friday. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Pope Francis’ “Wake Up!” an eye-opening call to action

Emma Parkinson November 30, 2015

The United States hosted Pope Francis earlier this fall as he visited a handful of cities, and the chance is now available for Americans to listen to him every single day via his new album “Wake Up!” Made...

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