Associate arts editor Kaylie Ramirez sheds light on the problematic presence of Chris Brown on the music scene of 2018, a year marked by the #MeToo movement.
On Campus, Music, Arts
Students Offer Steep Sonic Competition at ‘Singer Songwriter’
Student performers stun audience and judges while performing their original songs and showcasing their musical skills at ‘Singer Songwriter’ competition.
Arts, Music, Column
No Flash Zone: Fighting Phone Use at Concerts
Associate arts editor Kaylie Ramirez discusses the differing viewpoints of artists and fans regarding cellphone use at concerts, and the technologies some artists have enlisted to decrease the number of phones in the crowd.
Arts, Music, Review
‘My Dear Melancholy,’ Mends Heart with Empty Beats, Lyrics
The Weeknd’s latest EP ‘My Dear Melancholy,’ details the range of emotions involved in heartbreak but is weighed down by recycled beats and trite lyrics.
Movies, Television, Column, Arts
Heights Hiatus: Bronchitis, Raccoon Sex, and Puberty
Associate arts editor Kaylie Ramirez revels in the irreverent humor of comedians Nick Kroll and John Mulaney during her weeklong battle with bronchitis.
Arts, Music, On Campus, Arts Features
Stavros Piperis Discusses ‘Sing It to the Heights’ Win
Stavros Piperis discusses the influences that fuel his interest in music, his strong musical background, and the journey to winning ‘Sing It to the Heights.’
Music, Column, Arts
Second Hand High: Reveling in the Irony of Songs about Drugs
Associate Arts editor Kaylie Ramirez discusses the coded lyrics and happy-go-lucky beats certain artists use to disguise their messages about drugs.
Review, Music, Arts
The Neighbourhood Creates a Sonic Scrapbook on Self-Titled Album
The Neighbourhood mixes the various sounds of their previous albums on new self-titled LP, creating a monotonous record without a defining theme.
Arts, Music, Review
Singles Released by Jason Derulo, Vince Staples, and James Bay
Jason Derulo unifies soccer fans across the globe with upbeat 2018 FIFA World Cup song “Colors,” while Vince Staples digresses on “Get The F—k Off My Dick” and James Bay electrifies “Pink Lemonade.”
Arts, Music, On Campus
Students Showcase Voices at ‘Sing it to the Heights’
Student performers showcased their musical talents at Boston College’s Robsham Theater for ELP’s 14th annual ‘Sing it to the Heights.’
