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Gibbins-Croft and drummer Ian Robles jam out together. They announced they will be touring almost all of the eastern to midwestern portion of the U.S. with The Backfires.

The Backfires set Sonia ablaze with a night of gritty rock

David Martínez-Dimnet, photo staff February 25, 2025

Muffled sounds of bands practicing inside Sonia, a live music venue in Cambridge, filtered through the building’s brick exterior while a crowd outside jittered restlessly, anticipating the track list for the Feb. 4 night. At 6:30 p.m. on the dot, crowds were let into the heated...

Horn hits a high note while her band members look on. She performed songs from her latest album, “Messages,” an album encouraging those facing tough choices and sacrifice that difficulties along the way are worth it.

Jazzmeia Horn brings ‘old school soul’ jazz vocals to City Winery Boston

Asher Ben-Dashan, photo staff February 21, 2025

Couples, jazz fans, friends and families braved the tundra-esque wind chill Feb. 10 to hear the smooth, spontaneous sounds of “old school soul” vocal jazz artist Jazzmeia Horn.  It was an intimate show that took place at the City Winery Boston. Guests were seated in long...

Review: Kendrick Lamar defies expectations, delivers bold political message during 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance

Review: Kendrick Lamar defies expectations, delivers bold political message during 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance

Jennie Koh, news correspondent February 20, 2025

Kendrick Lamar became the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl halftime show Feb. 9. With 133.5 million viewers, he not only drew a larger audience than the actual game — which had 126 million — but made history as the most-watched halftime show of all time. The...

Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) gazes at herself in the mirror in "The Substance." Throughout the film, Elisabeth struggled with self-confidence and body image before succumbing to a mutated fate. Photo courtesy Mubi, Metropolitan Filmexport.

Review: ‘The Substance’ is body horror at its finest

Kristina DaPonte, news staff February 20, 2025

Struggling with unrealistic beauty standards is a harsh reality for women, especially for those in the entertainment industry. When faced with a way out, a way that could bring happiness and security in one’s own skin, it can be difficult to not be blinded by possibility. Heavy...

Column: From record-breaking wins to riveting performances: The best of the 2025 Grammys

Column: From record-breaking wins to riveting performances: The best of the 2025 Grammys

Sarah Pyrce, news staff February 18, 2025

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards were held Feb. 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.  Within the three-and-a-half-hour long ceremony, Doechii became the third woman ever to win Best Rap Album, Beyoncé became the first Black woman to win a country Grammy in 50 years, Charli...

Visitors enter the MFA's Remis Auditorium Jan. 31 for a film screening. The film festival showcased seven Iranian and diasporic films.

Festival of Films from Iran spotlights stories from a vanguard of global cinema

Chloe Craft, news staff February 17, 2025

The annual Boston Festival of Films from Iran returned to the Museum of Fine Arts, or MFA, from Jan. 17 to Feb. 7, showcasing seven unique Iranian and diasporic films. The selection of films featured a wide range of genres and eras, from the award-winning 2024 documentary...

Column: Did BookTok save Barnes & Noble?

Column: Did BookTok save Barnes & Noble?

Antaine Anhalt, news correspondent February 14, 2025

If you’ve been online at any point since 2020, you’ve likely heard of “BookTok,” the literature-focused side of TikTok. Despite its mixed reputation and wide range of problems — including the romanticization of heavy topics like assault and abusive relationships —...

Passengers board a Commuter Rail train. The Huntington News selected five New England spots for spring break.

Column: 5 last-minute New England spring break trips

Meghan Hirsch, news staff February 14, 2025

If you haven’t already started planning for spring break, chances are an exotic, tropical vacation is not in the cards for you this year. But please, do not despair. The beautiful New England region has much to offer, even for last-minute planners and broke college students.  Portland,...

Two Aaroh members sing a South Indian set. They handed out flowers to the other singers in the set and the audience.

NU Aaroh’s Dilwale showcase creates magic ahead of Valentine’s Day

Tanvi Saxena, photo correspondent February 13, 2025

NU Aaroh’s Dilwale Valentine’s Day showcase took place at the Fenway Center Feb. 7 and included a vibrant mix of classic romantic melodies. Within the South Asian community, Dilwale means generous or brave-hearted; someone with a lot of love in their heart. With Valentine’s...

Column: 6 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Boston

Column: 6 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Boston

Lily Cooper, news staff February 12, 2025

Valentine’s Day: The only holiday that’s as divisive as a presidential election.  On one side, the smug happy couples celebrate their love with a romantic dinner, chocolates and flowers. On the other side, the singles watch bad rom-coms while they aggressively refresh...

Gipeun members perform traditional Korean instruments in the Shapiro Family Courtyard. The MFA's Lunar New Year event showcased Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese culture.

No firecrackers needed: MFA Boston brings Lunar New Year to the city

Jenny Tran, news staff February 12, 2025

Growth, renewal and adaptability are all qualities that define the Year of the Snake. For a year that signifies a new start, a museum — a sacred place of art — takes on a new role.  The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, or MFA, hosted its annual Lunar New Year celebration Jan....

Retro Review: Love is unforgettable in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’

Retro Review: Love is unforgettable in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’

Meagan Ellis, news correspondent February 10, 2025

This Valentine’s Day, it’s important to keep those we love in mind — some, however, may be inclined to disagree.  “Today is a holiday invented by greeting card companies to make people feel like crap,” Joel Barish (Jim Carrey) says in 2004’s “Eternal Sunshine...