The Arctic Monkeys’ depart from their sci-fi journey on past albums in favor of returning to their original indie rock sound.
Top Story, Arts, Arts Features
Best of the Decade: Ten Songs that Defined the 2010s
From Vampire Weekend’s melancholic “Hannah Hunt” to Tame Impala’s “dorky, white disco funk” anthem “The Less I Know The Better,” these are the songs that remain in the collegiate consciousness in the wake of the 2010s.
Arts, Music
iEdit: Asst. Arts Editor Jillian Ran Runs With Romance
Jillian Ran, assistant arts editor and MCAS ’22, queues up romantic songs to make out to in this week’s iEdit.
Arts, Music, Column
Ramirez: To Infinity and Far Beyond Trump’s America
In her latest column for ‘The Heights,’ arts editor Kaylie Ramirez discusses space rock and its interstellar impact on music.
Arts, Off Campus, Column
Ramirez: Are Concerts Good for Your Health?
Associate arts editor Kaylie Ramirez breaks down a study commissioned by London-based music venue The O2, which finds that attending concerts more frequently can improve your health.
Arts, Music, Off Campus
Arctic Monkeys Transform TD Garden into Garage for Raucous Set
British rock band Arctic Monkeys brought both their garage rock classics and new space-age ballads to TD Garden on their ‘Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino’ tour.
Arts, Music, Review
Surveil Arctic Monkeys’ Moon Residency in “Tranquility Base” Video
The Arctic Monkeys bring the imaginative lyricism of ‘Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino’ to life in their latest video for the spacey title track.
Arts, Music, Column
Checking for a Pulse: The Impending Resurrection of Rock ’n’ Roll
Associate arts editor Kaylie Ramirez discusses Lizzy Goodman’s ‘Meet Me in the Bathroom,’ the evolution of rock music since the early 2000s, and the prospect of a resurgence of the genre in her latest column.
Arts, Music, Review
Arctic Monkeys Reach for Stars, Get Lost in Space on ‘Tranquility Base’
Arctic Monkeys ditch their guitars for a space expedition with jazzy pianos and a retro ’60s sound on ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino.’
Arts, Music, Column
Spaced Out: The Arctic Monkeys, The Iran Deal, and Finals
Associate arts editor Kaylie Ramirez avoids studying for finals by thinking about the upcoming Arctic Monkeys album and the impending fate of the Iran Deal.
