Much of ‘The Divine Feminine’s’ lyrical content is a testament to Mac Miller’s creative investigations, but with little to no follow through, the album is left roundly superficial and unsupported.
Frank Pole Does “Anything,” While Calvin Harris Asks “Don’t Be A Fool” in Singles This Week
Calvin Harris drones on in a contrived, boring revenge piece “My Way,” while Frank Pole remains fun, upbeat, and decadent with strong lyrics in “Anything.”
‘Storks’ Fly, Lynyrd Skynyrd is a Free Bird, and Boston Symphony Soars This Weekend in the Arts
See ‘Storks’ make its delivery, Lynyrd Skynyrd ride solos to high places, and marvel at the Russian masterpieces at the hands of the Boston Symphony Orchestra this weekend in the arts.
Rough Cuts and New Works with Ryan Bradley
In a quest of self discovery and definition, BC musician Ryan Bradley seeks to continue to evolve amidst and from the music scene at Boston College.
Local Natives Honeymoon With Electro-pop Experiences Turbulence in ‘Sunlit Youth’
In an attempt to interweave its own musical markings with more novel elements, the machinations of the album crumble under the forced marriage.
MisterWives Makes First StokesSet Memorable with Colorful Performance
Located on Stokes Lawn, the first annual StokesSet offered another opportunity for BC’s music lovers to see some big-name bands right from the comfort of their own campus.
The “Future Looks Good” for OneRepublic, The Fray is “Singing Low” for Rainy Days This Week in Singles
Mac Miller and Ariana Grande for some lovely lyrics in “My Favorite Part,” The Fray finds cultivates a new beat in “Singing Low,” and OneRepublic embraces EDM this week in singles.
Bastille’s ‘Wild World’ Is Overgrown, Yet Able to Tame New Sounds
With a lengthy and at times overdone album, Bastille is able to flesh out a staggering amount of lyrical and instrumental ground, but at the cost of a cohesive sounding work.
White Stripes are Tonally Mellow, While Emotionally Radiant Under ‘City Lights’
The old track by the now disbanded White Stripes displays a seldom seen gentle side from the edgy rock duo. ‘City Lights’ is a marvelous example of the bands lyric and instrumental versatility.
Heart Overrules the Head Leaving ‘Signs of Light’ Dim and Contrived
Light-hearted serenades about love can only propel a band so far. For The Head and the Heart, an unwillingness to invest in new creative avenues has its members drowning in a soupy mess of love and naivete.