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Ferocity and joyful abandon: Dinosaur Jr. at the Paradise

By Daily Free Press Admin December 3, 2012

As I walked out of the Paradise Friday night after watching Dinosaur Jr. shred for a good two hours, I felt as though I had hurtled through time, encountered a brief pocket of space where alt punk still...

An interview with Thomas Fec of Black Moth Super Rainbow

By Daily Free Press Admin December 3, 2012

On Thursday, Muse writer Mel Papalcure had the opportunity to talk to Thomas Fec from Black Moth Super Rainbow, an experimental band from Pittsburgh. Their new album Cobra Juicy features some inventive...

Sky Ferreira rocks TT The Bear’s

By Daily Free Press Admin November 29, 2012

She’s Blondie for the Facebook age, Courtney Love minus the sloppiness with a dash of electropop and neo-grunge cool ­­— musician and occasional model Sky Ferreira brought her fledgling act to...

Asian dance team performs new vision

By Daily Free Press Admin November 27, 2012

It’s hard to stand out among the many dance groups within Boston University, but the Unofficial Project dance team has become increasingly recognized in different ways. Beginning in 2005 as a side project...

Bananas may replace potatoes due to global warming

By Daily Free Press Admin November 26, 2012

Delegates from about 200 countries gathered in Doha, Qatar yesterday, kicking off the latest international conference to discuss global warming, its implications and solutions for it.  As the international...

The Who take on TD Garden

By Daily Free Press Admin November 19, 2012

As the overhead lights dimmed and the spotlights started to glow, the packed stadium erupted into applause for rock legend The Who on Friday at TD Garden. Peter Townshend, Rodger Daltrey and the other...

Van Etten charms the Paradise

By Daily Free Press Admin November 15, 2012

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten brought her melancholic folk-rock to the Paradise on Sunday night on the last leg of her tour for her latest album, Tramp. Van Etten seemed confident...

Splitting sides, not hairs, over competition

By Daily Free Press Admin November 14, 2012

With an array of student groups on Boston University’s campus, it is easy for students in every college to find their niché. For students looking to make people laugh, BU’s comedy groups, which strive...

Performing under pressure

By Daily Free Press Admin November 13, 2012

Scientists are using an online test to study how people cope with pressure in sports and everday life.   Everyone has sunken into a stress response when expected to perform, minutes before a test...

Tame Impala blisses-out the Royale

By Daily Free Press Admin November 11, 2012

Scattered enthusiasts, charged by the suddenly dimmed stage lights, called out for the Australian-based band. With a good pair of headphones, Tame Impala’s songs wash over you. Playing live Friday night...

Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city

By Daily Free Press Admin November 8, 2012

I will admit that I am a recent fan of Kendrick Lamar. My first encounter with the West Coast MC was when a friend suggested that I listen to his 2011 independent release, Section.80. Beyond impressed,...

Interview with Brooklyn indie darling Sharon Van Etten

By Daily Free Press Admin November 8, 2012

Brooklyn indie darling Sharon Van Etten is bringing her unique blend of bluesy singer-songwriter tunes and rock to the Paradise on Sunday in support of her critically acclaimed new album, Tramp. Music...

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