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*NSYNC (fine, ‘N Sync, if you want to be wrong) was the first band I ever got into. I’m not kidding. I was a weird kid. While now I’m scouring …
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*NSYNC (fine, ‘N Sync, if you want to be wrong) was the first band I ever got into. I’m not kidding. I was a weird kid. While now I’m scouring …
Read MoreLast Friday, Joey Bada$$ and much of his Pro Era rap group came to BU Central. And man, did they have a show. I got to the venue at around …
Read MoreOn Friday night, Joey Bada$$ and the rest of the rap group Pro Era will be performing at BU Central. The show is expected to reach capacity, and BU Central …
Read More4-Player is a new, weekly video game column examining gaming culture on campus and online, documenting a previously unrepresented segment of BU’s culture. 4-Player is co-written by Jon Christianson, Ashley Hansberry, …
Read MoreWhen My Bloody Valentine released their epoch shattering, genre defining album, Loveless, the CD was just beginning to appear, New Order were still releasing good music, and Leeds United were on their way …
Read More2012 was a pretty great for music (click here to find out why!), but, as with all things, 2012 must come to an end. That’s not so bad though, because …
Read More2012 has been awesome for music. We’ve seen the rise of three great new R&B artists, a virtuosic new rapper’s stunning concept album, and at least a dozen bands that are supposed …
Read MoreVinyl is making a comeback. It’s a cliché statement, sure, but it’s true–for some reason, more people are buying records. Which is great! I love having people to discuss the …
Read MoreTrent Reznor has been busy. He’s been soundtracking things, winning awards for said soundtracks, and writing songs for video games. And finally, in September, Reznor announced the return of his …
Read MoreI’ve never been to Royale before. The place is more nightclub than concert venue—two statues flank the entrance, a bust of Julius Caesar stands behind the main bar and gold couches …
Read MoreConcept albums are weird, nebulous things. They require the artist to somehow balance a narrative with enjoyable music, something that isn’t exactly easy to do. It almost never happens. I …
Read MoreI vividly remember the first time I saw The Smashing Pumpkins. My best friend and I arrived at the venue–Ram’s Head Live in Baltimore–at 1 or 2pm. Doors didn’t open …
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