The ‘A Capella Showcase’ saw bold covers, lively renditions, and heartfelt intensity being brought on stage by groups ready to let their voices ring throughout Arts Fest.
Cage the Elephant is Freed as King of the Desert in “Trouble”
Cage the Elephant challenges viewers to read between the lines in their latest music video “Trouble,” exploring a metaphorical journey through past and present.
Meghan Trainer, Beyonce, and Drake In Singles This Week
Drake wants “One Dance,” Beyonce does not think anything can “Hold Up,” and Meghan Trainor says unapologetically, “I Love Me.”
Juice is Smooth With Tastes of Jazz, Pop, and Hip-Hop
All the way from its 2014 Arts Fest debut, Juice launches it first, self-titled album, bringing in all the flavors, sounds, and riffs that have made the band the success it is today.
Beyonce Incorporates Rock and Southern Roots in Spirited ‘Lemonade’
With disjointed tracks, an inventive clash of genres, and a tracklist rife with warnings against infidelity, ‘Lemonade’ is perfectly unapologetic.
University Chorale Embraces Springtime With Varied, Euphoric Performance
In an astounding feat of musical talent and vocal finesse, the University Chorale of Boston College entranced its audience with the eerie beauty of aurora borealis.
Latching Onto Lyrics
Lyrics can let us sing along and add a part of ourselves to a song, making them some of the most compelling aspects of our favorite musical pieces.
Halsey’s Fairy-Tale “Castle” is Visually Clumsy and Unfortified
In a tribute to the upcoming ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ film, Halsey attempts to own the musical battlefield, but ultimately looks as powerless and ineffective as Snow White herself.
Lush is “Out of Control,” Parquet Courts Gives a “Human Performance,” and More in Singles this Week
Parquet Courts gives a beautiful guitar ode in “Human Performance,” Lush gets intorspective in “Out of Control,” and Car Seat Headrest creates a musical sense of doubt in “Fill in the Blank” in singles this week.
Magnetic Zero’s ‘PersonA’ Gets Lost in Good Vibes, Makes For a Bad Trip
Though the artistic intents behind ‘PersonA’ admirably venture in new directions, the overall effect is not an inviting album to listeners, proving, in many cases, to be preachy and boring.