Music
Mariah Carey’s ‘Emotions’: A 30-Year Retrospective
“Emotions" is Carey’s second album, and it more than sustained the star power catalyzed by her first single “Visions of Love.”
‘‘96 Bulls’ Review: Kota the Friend’s Deceptively Deep New Single
With his versatility as an artist on full display in “‘96 Bulls,” Kota the Friend draws attention to his inherent duality as a person.
Music Building
Students have been able to return to the music building to practice their instruments and attend music classes this fall, though they face stringent health protocols.
Harvard Musicians Report Challenges with Covid-19 Restrictions
Musicians at Harvard, who returned to in-person classes, rehearsals, and performances this month following a long hiatus, are encountering new challenges complying with the University’s Covid-19 guidelines.
'Certified Lover Boy’ Review: Unironic Drake is Boring
On Sep. 3, 2021, Champagne Papi (Drake) released his long-awaited sixth studio album “Certified Lover Boy,” which he has been working on since 2019.
'Love (Sweet Love)' Review: Little Mix Retains Their Signature Sound
On Sep. 3, British girl band Little Mix released “Love (Sweet Love),” a fun and stylish tune to fit the end of the summer.
Grand Nationxl on Life as a Hip-Hop Collective
Grand Nationxl is a hip-hop and artist collective from the San Francisco Bay Area that intends to reshape music industry norms around empathy.
‘Queendom’ Review: A Solid but Safe Return of the K-Pop Queens
“Queendom” may not feature the experimentation and creativity that marked Red Velvet’s past work but still promises more to come from these queens of K-pop.
College Postpones Crimson Jam Concert Indefinitely Amid Covid-19 Surge
Crimson Jam — an annual concert and block party organized by the College Events Board — would have featured performances in Harvard Yard Friday night by student bands and headliner B.o.B.
D.C. Rapper ANKHLEJOHN on Recent Come Up, Latest Collab Album with Da$H
In mid-July, a pair of bus-stop billboards featuring rapper ANKHLEJOHN’s face and name were installed at two locations in the artist’s hometown of Washington D.C.
Tampa Rapper 2Gaudy on Name Change, Converting SoundCloud Success
Following a brief contract with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker’s label, 20-year-old Tampa Bay rapper 2Gaudy is in the midst of a rebrand as an independent artist.
‘plague town’ Review: The Ultimate Quarantine EP
It’s a record for real people living in an image-driven world where the ability to see and be seen as we desire is our best approximation of intimacy.
Rapper IDK and No Label to Teach Music Course at Harvard for BIPOC Students
Applications for IDK’s No Label Academy went live in June. No musical or business experience is required, and students will be housed near campus during the course, which starts on Aug. 21.
‘Butter’ Review: BTS’ Heart-Melting Summer Love Story
BTS' latest single churns retro energy into a deliciously danceable recipe for success.
'The Off-Season' Review: Cole is the MVP
Amid the countless statements the rapper makes on this record, “The Off-Season” is first and foremost a reflection of Cole’s unyielding growth.
