Imagining the Met Gala through a Musical Lens By Kylie Grebinar Graphic by Zoe Lyko Each May, musicians and other stars walk the stairs of the Met Gala, each representing a designer and paying homage to their personal style. This year, the exhibition focuses on costume art, with an emphasis on the relationship between fashion and the human form. This concept highlights three main facets of this relationship: bodies omnipresent in art (nude form), overlooked bodies (pregnant o

Does Music Help or Hurt Our Heartbreak? By Gianna Ucci Every Saturday night, just before the city goes to sleep, I find myself walking home after a night with my friends—with the city in front of me and my headphones on. I see people leaving the library late, couples going home together, friends trying desperately to “call it a night,” yet despite the lives surrounding me, I find myself feeling more alone. “Superstar” by the Carpenters plays as I cross the street, and I beg

Music’s Human Quality is Why We Love It By Ava Wiseley Graphic by Sisi Chen Since its release in November 2022, ChatGPT and other forms of generative AI have taken the world by storm. AI has infiltrated nearly every industry, leaving almost no exception. In the music industry, AI is used for a multitude of tasks, including analyzing trend data, planning tours, and creating personalized playlists on streaming services. While those who are fully against AI might frown upon

DJing is on the rise among celebrities, students, and people in the electronic music scene alike. Is it just a trend, or is it paving the way for a new era of music production? By Olivia Prieto Photograph by Olivia Thornton It seems that in the past year or so, more and more people have garnered an interest in DJing. With social media influencers such as Tara Yummy and Vanillamace hosting their own DJ sets and tours , as well as a new found popularity of many techno artists

An Avid Concertgoer’s Top Concert Spots By Ava Wiseley Photograph by Julien Pedro Boston has a vibrant music scene with a multitude of venues that host everything from small local bands to national touring acts. As an indie music lover and avid concertgoer, I’ve been to many of these venues multiple times. Here are the five that stand out to me. House of Blues Located on Lansdowne Street next to Fenway Park, the House of Blues is one of the city’s most quintessential venues.

The Niche Science Behind the Monthly Playlist By Gianna Ucci Graphic by Yeyoung Jang What started the trend of trying to make music predict our futures?Since January 1, 2023, I have found myself dedicating the first day of every month to sitting at my desk, my bed, or anywhere with internet access, opening my laptop to Spotify, and creating a playlist titled “Current Month, Current Year.” A friend of mine once told me she liked making monthly playlists, not only to provide a

By Olivia Prieto Graphic by Katie-Ann Small The Super Bowl halftime show is one of, if not the most classic American sporting events there are. Millions of people worldwide tune in every February for the game. It's a great opportunity to host parties, gather with friends, and bond over an all-American gathering. I just had one concern this year: I really wish the players didn’t interrupt Bad Bunny’s concert to play more football. I wholeheartedly believe that the entire reas

… and the metaphorical cocaine it takes to succeed as a pop star today By Kylie Grebinar Graphic by Arrow Kempthorne In today’s world, getting onto the main stage takes more than just releasing a song or album. Musicians have begun to shift from strictly music records and concerts to creating other types of projects, such as Kendrick Lamar’s live-rapping front row at Louis Vuitton’s SS 2023 show, or The Weeknd’s role in The Idol. These ventures reflect a growing expectation t

Becoming a Band By Sarah Delehanty Graphic by Katie King It all started with an Instagram casting call and the vision of Jonas Pate, creator of the hit television series Outer Banks . Pate wanted to create a new series about musicians, but instead of hiring acting talent and then focusing on their musical abilities, Pate decided to take a different approach. He set out on a journey to find musicians from all over the world, and only once he knew they had the musical talent di

No violence is good violence By Sarah Delehanty Graphic by Catarina Koehler Now more than ever, we want artists to make a statement. Some artists have caught on to this desire and have taken up a cause or two, such as fighting gun violence or raising awareness about climate change. Jesse Welles , a TikTok creator and music artist, has taken on just about every challenge we face as Americans and as human beings. Songs written by Welles like “War Isn’t Murder,” “Cancer” and “T