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Laufey performs songs influenced by jazz, classical and pop genres. She played several of her viral songs, including Fragile and From the Start to the delight of the crowd.

Review: Laufey bewitches fans with mesmerizing vocals at The Wilbur

Olivia Woodard, news correspondent November 8, 2023

Laufey fans weren’t afraid to get soaked in the rain and smile through the pain for her sold-out concert at The Wilbur Oct. 29. Decked out in their finest witch fits and Mary Janes, Lauvers, as her supporters are called, formed a line around the corner of Tremont Street, waiting...

Column: Concert films bring fan communities together like never before

Column: Concert films bring fan communities together like never before

Joseph Brant, news staff November 6, 2023

Concerts have always been a way to connect artists with their fans. The exclusivity, impermanence and anticipation of seeing one’s favorite artist perform live are unforgettable and, oftentimes, expensive. But what if those moments could be captured on film so that every fan,...

Retro Review: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ can be for whatever holiday you want

Retro Review: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ can be for whatever holiday you want

Ben Churney, news staff November 3, 2023

This article is part of the “Retro Review” series. Each month, four films — united by a singular theme — are assessed. The theme for November 2023 is “stop-motion.” The candles in the pumpkins have been blown out and the decorative cobwebs, tombstones and haunted...

Photo courtesy Karolina Wojtasik/Max (Top); Photo courtesy Craig Blankenhorn/Max (Bottom).

Column: What works, what doesn’t in the reboot era

Luiza Loyo, news correspondent November 2, 2023

If one follows or engages with pop culture in any capacity, they have definitely noticed the exorbitant amount of reboots released recently. It’s the biggest trend in Hollywood — and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. A plethora of remakes have already been announced...

A burrito from El Jefes Taqueria. El Jefes came out on top in the News burrito rankings.

Column: All wrapped up! The 4 best burrito spots on and around campus

Rachana Madhav, news correspondent November 1, 2023

A warm burrito is often just what the doctor ordered. With a variety of meaty options to choose from, such as flavorful pulled pork or mouthwatering steak, the quintessential burrito is a staple for hungry college students. At Northeastern, a burrito is more than just a dinner...

El Kempner of Palehound plays their guitar and sings onstage at The Sinclair Oct. 18. The musician was recently named one of Rolling Stone’s 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time

Review: Palehound kills it at The Sinclair on its second night of tour

Juliana George, news staff November 1, 2023

When alternative rock band Palehound stepped onstage at the Sinclair Oct. 18, it was the band’s second time performing in Boston in three weeks — and it showed. The band displayed its ease onstage throughout the lively show, with lead singer El Kempner bantering playfully...

Students pose with a cardboard cutout of Lana Del Rey. The event, hosted Oct. 5, celebrated the early 2010s Tumblr aesthetic.

Fluorescent Adolescents transports Northeastern students back to the 2010s

Aya Pfeufer, news correspondent November 1, 2023

Live Music Association, or LMA, hosted the Fluorescents Adolescents DJ night in AfterHours Oct. 5.  The lively event featured colorful lights, memorabilia from the early days of Tumblr, a cardboard cutout of Lana Del Rey and more.  Claire Molinich, a third-year political...

Retro Review: ‘Halloween’ (1978) drips with patience and suspense

Retro Review: ‘Halloween’ (1978) drips with patience and suspense

Ben Churney, news staff October 27, 2023

This article is part of the “Retro Review” series. Each month, four films — united by a singular theme — are assessed. The theme for October 2023 is “slasher.” Naming a horror film after Halloween, the scariest day of the year, is a bold choice, to be sure. However,...

Retro Review: ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984) is everything a slasher film should be

Retro Review: ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984) is everything a slasher film should be

Ben Churney, news staff October 20, 2023

This article is part of the “Retro Review” series. Each month, four films — united by a singular theme — are assessed. The theme for October 2023 is “slasher.” “Up yours with a twirling lawnmower,” Rod Lane (Jsu Garcia) proclaimed after Tina (Amanda Wyss) viciously...

Column: 6 of the best fall-themed TV shows to prepare for spooky season

Column: 6 of the best fall-themed TV shows to prepare for spooky season

Abby Barton, news correspondent October 19, 2023

As the weather gets colder and the leaves turn golden, it’s clear that fall is here. The time for pumpkin-flavored baked goods and cozy knit cardigans is now, and with Halloween fast approaching, spooky content is just around the corner. To aid in the changing of the seasons,...

Maisie Peters performs in front of a bead bracelet-decorated microphone. This concert closed out the North American leg of her Good Witch Tour.

Review: Maisie Peters ends show-stopping ‘The Good Witch Tour’ at Roadrunner

Emily Chung, news staff October 19, 2023

British pop star and singer-songwriter Maisie Peters closed out the North American leg of “The Good Witch Tour” in Boston Oct. 11 with a sold-out show at Roadrunner. Following the release of her sophomore album, “The Good Witch,” Peters planned and executed her most ambitious...

Column: Hollywood unions show who the real heroes are

Column: Hollywood unions show who the real heroes are

Joseph Brant, news correspondent October 18, 2023

Unions have been in the news a lot lately, and it’s not just because some of Hollywood’s most famous stars have traded “learning lines” for “picket lines.” Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the United States has seen some of the highest labor mobilization rates...