Cambridge experienced a musical heat wave Oct. 23 as Southern California surf rock band Sun Room brought the sounds of the West Coast to a cold Boston night. The group delivered an electric setlist at The Sinclair in the middle of its North American tour.  Opening for Sun...

After five years of anticipation, Tame Impala’s fifth studio album, “Deadbeat,” is a 12-song compilation of low-effort, unpolished tracks leaving listeners wanting more.  Tame Impala, the psychedelic music project of Australian singer-songwriter Kevin Parker, dropped...

Less than a year after wrapping one of the highest-grossing tours of all time, Taylor Swift invited fans and critics alike to peek behind the curtain with “The Life of a Showgirl.”  The 12-track album, announced on the “New Heights” podcast in August, promised fans...

Fenway’s MGM Music Hall set the stage for Australian indie pop duo Royel Otis to perform its biggest show to date Oct. 10. Nearing the end of their North American tour, the Sydney-hailing artists Royel Maddell and Otis Pavlovic played a 21-song setlist that packed more than...

Alex G opened his 2025 tour for his new album, “Headlights,” at Roadrunner Sept. 11. British musician Nilüfer Yanya accompanied Alex G and his band. The concert was intimate and casual, allowing Alex G and his band to transition from reflective, slower songs to upbeat...

Summer movies are a beloved ritual, conjuring memories of fresh popcorn in hand and unlimited soda spilling over the edges of reclined seats. For decades, the blockbuster has been a dependable seasonal escape from the heat. Yet this year, the spectacle felt lackluster in originality...

With the fall semester in full swing, everyone is anticipating the promise of a beautiful Boston fall. The leaves turn into a plethora of warm colors, and the slight chill in the air makes Bostonians break out their warmest sweaters. Fall is a time of yearning for the warmth...

“My First Ex-Husband,” written by Joy Behar, arrived as part of The Huntington Theatre’s “Huntington Selects” series at the Calderwood Pavilion, kicking off the Boston leg of its national tour Sept. 12 and ran through Sept. 28. The audience was primarily senior citizens,...

Roadrunner welcomed North Shields’ alt-rock singer Sam Fender for the first show of the North American leg of his tour Sept. 17. With several sold-out shows across the U.K. and Ireland, it was no surprise he had fans packed shoulder-to-shoulder in Brighton’s main venue.   Young...

Audrey Hobert’s debut album, “Who’s the Clown?” proves she is more than just Gracie Abrams’ best friend and a one hit wonder for “Sue me.” With songs exploring tumultuous relationships and awkward feelings, Hobert’s latest album is for those who struggle with...

With the release of her third studio album, “A Matter of Time,” Laufey departs from her “jazzier” side and enters an era of vulnerability and self-exploration. Released Aug. 22, with a bonus track released Aug. 24, the album sees the singer looking deeper inside herself...

“What do you think you inherited from your father?” a reporter asks superstar musician Jeff Buckley in an archival interview. His response is startlingly direct and tinged with melancholic inner conflict. “People who remember my father,” he says, before turning to...