Eminem, Khalid, and others bring high energy to Boston Calling’s final day
May 28, 2018
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Story by Derek Schuster, photos by Alex Melagrano, news staff Boston Calling’s 2018 edition came to a close on Sunday, with Eminem headlining the festival’s final night in Allston. The balmy weather of the previous two days was traded for a rainy chill as fans bundled up to hear th...
Boston Calling continues with good weather and better performances
May 27, 2018
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Story by Derek Schuster, photos by Alex Melagrano, news staff The warm weather continued in Allston as Boston Calling entered its second day on Saturday, led by Jack White as the night’s headliner. A steady stream of hard rock on one side of the festival and hip-hop/R&B on the other provid...
Boston Calling aims high for 2018 with impressive lineup and widespread festival upgrades
May 9, 2018
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By Alex Melagrano, news staff Boston’s favorite music festival is back for 2018, sporting an impressive set of performers and the largest food and drink lineup to date. Returning to the Harvard Athletic Complex for a second year, the festival organizers addressed many of the growing pains which aros...
Review: James Bay serenades a packed Royale with new style
April 6, 2018
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Photos and review by Alex Melagrano and Lauren Scornavacca, news staff. James Bay may not have released his album yet, nor is he on a large tour with shows in massive arenas, but his intimate performance at Royale Thursday night was all but quiet. The sold-out show had fans spilling over balc...
Event Calendar: Thursday, April 5 – Wednesday, April 11
April 4, 2018
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Compiled by Samuel Kim, lifestyle co-editor Our event calendar from Thursday, March 29 – Wednesday, April 4 highlights events in and around Boston that you do not want to miss. Thursday, April 5: CUP and RSA Springfest Carnival Northeastern’s Council for University Programs and Resident Student Associat...
Review: Miguel returns to Boston for sold out show
March 20, 2018
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Photos by Alex Melagrano By Alex Melagrano, news staff Solo artist Miguel made his first appearance in Boston since 2015 Monday night, but his sold-out show at the House of Blues indicated he is nowhere close to being forgotten. On tour for his latest album “War & Leisure,” Migue...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the right ways
March 15, 2018
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By Soule Coram, news correspondent PREVIEW: Do you want get off campus to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the city? Here’s your guide for inexpensive activities this weekend. Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick’s Day Tour The Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick’s Day Tour will take place throughout th...
Event Calendar: Thursday, March 15 – Wednesday, March 21
March 14, 2018
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Compiled by Samuel Kim, deputy lifestyle editor Our event calendar from Thursday, March 15 – Wednesday, March 21 highlights events in and around Boston that you do not want to miss. Thursday, March 15 If you frequent the Garment District for affordable second-hand clothes, you’re in luck! They ...
Review: Black Label Society brings brotherhood to the Worcester Palladium
February 7, 2018
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By Sam Cronin, news staff John Lennon once said he thought of the Beatles, “We're more popular than Jesus now.” While that may have been true in 1966, neither The Beatles nor Jesus ever pulled off a feat like Zakk Wylde’s 10-minute guitar solo Thursday night. Walking through the crowd, up to the balcony, play...
Column: YouTube star Poppy mirrors her journey to fame
January 24, 2018
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By Mohit Puvvala, lifestyle columnist From the moment the concert started, something was off. I’ve spent the last few days speculating on what Poppy, an internet celebrity who performed last week in AfterHours, is trying to accomplish with her bizarre videos. Ever since her rise to fame with her viral video t...
Fetty Wap takes to the House of Blues
January 18, 2018
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Amidst a thick cloud of confetti and blasts of carbon-dioxide, Fetty Wap appeared on stage to a deafening roar from fans on all three levels at the House of Blues. After openers NexxThursday and De-Va’Je amped up the crowd for nearly two hours, the audience was excited for the headliner to per...
Dua Lipa makes her first stop in Boston on her Self-Titled Tour
November 28, 2017
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By Lauren Scornavacca and Hailey Konisky The anticipation was high in the House of Blues Monday night as the crowd waited for Dua Lipa to take the stage for the sold-out show. Under the dim stage lights audience members could make out the silhouettes of band members as they pla...
