Black folk musicians gathered Sept. 12 for “Kinfolk Courtyard: A Celebration of Black Folk,” but what took place on stage was far more than a celebratory night of music. All at once, it was a reclamation of traditions, a rejuvenating call to action and a cry of disruptive...

On weekends, Join Cheng and Ariana Borromeo fly out to perform at college shows — and by Monday, they’re back in class.  Cheng, known professionally as hongjoin, and his manager, Ariana Borromeo, juggle school with a growing performance schedule that has taken them across...

Pitch, Please! was a finalist for the title of best collegiate a cappella group in the world — and for this year’s competition season, it knew exactly how to prepare. Northeastern’s premier women-centered a cappella group was founded in 2012 to “challenge the standards...

Under the bright lights of Blackman Auditorium, the Nor’easters delivered an electrifying performance at its Best of Northeastern Region a cappella, or BONR, show March 14. Founded in 1997, the Nor’easters is a student-led organization and the first all-gender a cappella...

From practicing classical violin to performing K-pop and now thriving as an independent artist and manager, Christine Lee has spent the better part of her formative years exploring the many facets of the music industry. On top of managing multiple artists, Lee, a second-year...

The ultimate college experience has differing rules and checkboxes for everyone. However, a college pillar most agree is a classic is live music: everyone’s favorite local band and a roommate or two up on stage playing the blues.  The music scene in Boston, still recovering...

Four bands battled it out at the WRBB x Tastemakers Battle of the Bands in AfterHours Feb. 20, with prizes including recording time in WRBB’s studio and a feature in the next edition of Tastemakers Magazine. The night included most of the alternative Northeastern event mainstays...

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...

2024 had its fair share of year-defining social media trends, live events and highly anticipated releases. Through all the highs and lows, contributors to The Huntington News’ Lifestyle section were there to cover them. As always, many of the biggest pop culture moments formed...

Donovan Collins, a fourth-year behavioral neuroscience major, has been a drummer since he was 10. Once he got to Northeastern, he joined the pep band not only to continue working on his craft, but also for the added benefit that ensemble drummers get: access to the drum set practice...

As an instrument itself, the human brain is fine-tuned for music. Listening to a song activates almost every part of a listener’s brain — predominantly affecting regions such as the hippocampus and amygdala — which are both involved in emotion and memory processing. It...

In early September, hip-hop artist and rapper Kendrick Lamar announced that he would headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show.  The announcement came after Lamar gained traction from his recent feud with fellow artist Drake, a long-running rivalry that reignited earlier...