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.
Making Marathon Monday Musical
In anticipation of Marathon Monday, many people are getting outside and running. Here are a few songs to put you in the exercise spirit.
Suggestions for ‘Showdown’
Arts Editor Jacob Schick discusses the effects of ‘Showdown,’ and recommends how it can be changed for the better.
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.
Screaming About Screenings
Arts Editor Jacob Schick compares and contrasts two film screenings he recently attended, ‘Ready Player One’ and ‘A Quiet Place.’
East Coast, West Coast
Assistant Arts Editor Emily Himes discusses the key differences between music produced on the East Coast versus the West Coast.
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.
Oscars: Where Are They Now?
Arts Editor Jacob Schick looks at the future projects of Jordan Peele, Greta Gerwig, and Saoirse Ronan.
Singing the Songs of Boston
Arts Editor Jacob Schick spends a long time trying to find a song that isn’t immediately ruined when sung with a Boston accent.
All Talk and No Action: Old Laws Can’t Support Music’s Future
The Music Modernization Act, as well as the CLASSICS and AMP Acts, are set to update the world of music law and copyright so it can keep up with our fast-paced, technology-driven world.