Finals week: A musical guide Clare Flanagan June 4, 2015 2 Comments Whether you're cramming, procrastinating, or somewhere in between, this playlist will help you get through your exams and start the summer off right. Read More »
Frost 2015: A rave to remember Clare Flanagan May 17, 2015 0 Comments Walking into the Frost Amphitheater is like entering another world. Enveloped in old-growth trees, the grassy, shade-dappled hollow is largely hidden from view, difficult to find unless you know... Read More »
Frost preview: A world-class festival close to home Clare Flanagan May 15, 2015 0 Comments As the summer of 2015 approaches, festival season is in full swing. From South by Southwest in Texas to Coachella in the southern California desert, the past few months have been full of opportunities... Read More »
Alabama Shakes takes risks, makes magic with “Sound & Color” Clare Flanagan April 30, 2015 0 Comments At first glance, the cover of Alabama Shakes’ new album offers few clues to the music within. Spare, grey and simplistic, it’s at direct odds with the title: “Sound & Color.” But don’t... Read More »
The future of streaming music Clare Flanagan April 9, 2015 0 Comments From LPs to cassettes to compact discs, recorded music has undergone a significant metamorphosis over the course of the 20th century. Now, in the Internet age, the way we experience music is evolving... Read More »
Stellar lineup set to rock at Coachella 2015 Clare Flanagan March 12, 2015 4 Comments Music lovers, hold on to your flower crowns. This year’s Coachella Valley Arts & Music festival, held in Indio, California, boasts a diverse, high-quality lineup that should delight fans of any... Read More »
Album review: Drake’s ‘If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late’ Clare Flanagan February 19, 2015 0 Comments This past Friday, rapper Drake made music-industry waves when he unexpectedly released a full-length album to digital retailers. Fans rushed to download the unheralded “If You’re Reading This,... Read More »
The Grammys: More than just music Clare Flanagan February 11, 2015 0 Comments A night of solemn social commentary and triumphant wins The 57th Annual Grammy Awards, held this past Sunday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, featured a blend of the surprising and the expected.... Read More »