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Irish rock group The Coronas walks on to the Sinclair’s stage July 24. The group’s past four albums peaked at No.1 on the Irish charts, being a group of and for Irish people.

Review: The Coronas draw local and international fans at the Sinclair

Curtis DeSmith, news correspondent August 21, 2025

After shows in New York and Philadelphia, The Coronas performed at The Sinclair July 24, headlining a packed gig in the heart of Harvard Square. The Irish rock band drew both local and international fans for the final stop of the East Coast leg of its “Thoughts and Observations”...

Review: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ reignites Jurassic legacy

Review: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ reignites Jurassic legacy

Shreya Pillamari, news staff August 5, 2025

The legacy of “Jurassic Park” is unbeatable, and the newest installation in the series, “Jurassic World Rebirth,” sets out to leave its own mark.  With the thrills, heart and story of the previous films, “Rebirth” inherits a weighted franchise, and fans were...

Review: Lorde returns with ‘Virgin,’ a diary of her journey to acceptance

Review: Lorde returns with ‘Virgin,’ a diary of her journey to acceptance

Spencer Lyst, news staff July 31, 2025

Lorde’s highly anticipated senior studio album “Virgin” released June 27, nearly four years after her previous album. Living up to the title, she revisits experiences through a perspective that makes it feel as though the listener is growing up with her. With over 11.3...

Superman (David Corenswet) and Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) share a kiss. The movie was released in theatres July 11. Photo courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.

Review: ‘Superman’ takes flight in James Gunn’s latest superhero triumph

Daniel Patchen, news staff July 29, 2025

After making the world fall in love with the most outlandish superheroes, including an anthropomorphic raccoon and a humanoid tree, James Gunn has climbed his way to the top of the superhero universe: directing the Man of Steel. Gunn, the superhero auteur behind Marvel’s...

Review: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ live-action is a soaring success

Review: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ live-action is a soaring success

Shreya Pillamari, news correspondent July 14, 2025

With audiences tired of soulless remakes, things weren’t looking too good for the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon.” However, this new version embraces the emotional core of the original without watering down the charm of the 2010 animated hit. Through its carefully...

Ross Lynch dons a pair of sunglasses and points at the screaming crowd. The band played numerous songs from its entire discography, from albums “X” to “Girlfriend.”

Review: The Driver Era steers Boston to euphoria with ‘Obsession’ tour

Margot Murphy, news staff July 2, 2025

Whether the stage is bathed in beams of effervescent green or mimicking a moonlit roadside pay phone, The Driver Era knows how to make audience members feel like they’ve stepped into their childhood.  The Driver Era, consisting of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, took to...

Kendrick Lamar takes the stage at Gillette Stadium May 12. Massachusetts crowds energized the venue on the Grand National Tour’s final East Coast show.

Review: Kendrick Lamar, SZA take it to the next level with eight acts at Gillette

Darin Zullo, news staff June 15, 2025

Kendrick Lamar and SZA deserve it all. The two performers kept the energy high during every minute of their eight-act, nearly three-hour-long show May 12 at Gillette Stadium. Throughout the night, the stars seamlessly blended hip-hop, rap and R&B, balancing each other’s...

Lucy Dacus sings before the audience April 21. The artist returned to the stage in Boston in celebration of her fourth studio album, “Forever Is a Feeling.”

Review: Fans’ love for Lucy Dacus is ‘True Blue’ at Fenway’s MGM Music Hall

Jake Guldin, news staff May 20, 2025

On the heels of three Grammy wins as a boygenius member and the release of “Forever Is a Feeling,” her fourth studio album, Lucy Dacus returned solo to Beantown, headlining MGM Music Hall at Fenway for a pair of sold-out shows April 20 and April 21. As a string-forward...

The "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" cast and invited audience members gather for the competition, sitting on bleachers and announcing the rules. The show included colorful costumes that matched each character's backstory. Photo courtesy Ashley DiLorenzo.

Review: ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ brings rejuvenating energy to Northeastern’s theatre

Jenny Tran, news staff April 17, 2025

C-H-I-L-D means “a young person especially between infancy and puberty,” according to Merriam-Webster. But a dictionary can’t tell you what goes on inside a child’s mind, their story or their background.  The Northeastern Department of Theatre’s spring production...

Kehlani sings into a red microphone. She performed as the headliner for CUP's annual Springfest concert after finishing a 54-show world tour.

Review: Kehlani electrifies Matthews Arena at Springfest 2025

Jennie Koh, deputy lifestyle editor April 10, 2025

Lively music, bright lights and enthusiastic cheers filled Matthews Arena during Kehlani’s March 29 performance for Springfest 2025, joined by openers Isaac Dunbar and DJ Baby Indiglo.  Hosted by the Council for University Programs, or CUP, Kehlani was chosen as the headliner...

NU Stage members perform "What's Up, Duloc?" The spring revue included the club's largest-ever cast, with almost 100 people. Photo courtesy Emma Kriz, NU Stage.

‘Just Passing Through’: NU Stage performs spring revue with largest cast ever

Samantha Balagot, news correspondent April 10, 2025

Even with nearly 100 cast members, the largest cast in club history, NU Stage Musical Theater Company’s spring semester revue gave everyone a chance to be in the spotlight. Every semester, NU Stage hosts a cabaret-style performance of songs and scenes pulled from a number...

The Hot Sardines sing to an audience in moody lighting. The band used an array of instruments such as a cello, saxophone and piano.

Review: The Hot Sardines light up Berklee Performance Center with a gleaming remnant of true swing

Isaac Pedersen, news correspondent April 8, 2025

The Hot Sardines hit the Berklee Performance Center with a dazzling performance March 8, blending the lively spirit of Roaring ‘20s jazz with modern flourish. Their signature sound, something straight out of a New York speakeasy with a flash of New Orleans-style horns, was...