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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Gianna Horcher | Senior Graphic Artist

Ariana Grande’s deluxe album guarantees ‘brighter days ahead,’ but her short film is not spotless

Lauren Albano April 1, 2025
That being said, I know brighter days are on the horizon with the new deluxe songs on my playlist. They intensify the raw, introspective feel to the album that I once associated more heavily with songs like “bye” and “true story.”
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show: Kendrick Lamar brought the bars, but was it a touchdown performance?

Samantha Genzer February 10, 2025
The production was sleek, the performances were sharp and the creativity was undeniable. But when you stack it against Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Shakira-level halftime shows, it lacked that extra layer of spectacle that makes a Super Bowl performance legendary. Still, Lamar brought his signature storytelling, intricate visuals and undeniable talent to the biggest stage in the world, creating a show that was uniquely his.
Gianna Horcher | Graphic Artist

Cozy tunes to keep you warm this winter | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton January 30, 2025
I curated a playlist of songs that make me feel warm, anticipating that I’d need some soothing music to help me get through the next few months of cold temperatures. 
Brett Abrams | Senior Graphic Artist

REVIEW: Tyler, the Creator’s ‘The Estate Sale’ sells new dimension to Grammy-winning album

Emilia Wisniewski March 31, 2023
While there was no word of a new album this year, Tyler decided to gift his fans a taste of his Grammy-winning Tyler Baudelaire persona. Following the recent deluxe album trend, Tyler released “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale” tonight, featuring eight new tracks.
Monet Ota | Senior Graphic Artist

A summer of peace, love and dancing with Cyrus’s eighth studio album, ‘Endless Summer Vacation’

Kritika Iyer March 28, 2023
Miley Cyrus released her eighth album, “Endless Summer Vacation,” on March 10, finally satisfying her fans as they waited for the next Miley era.
Lydia Evans | Graphic Artist

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: Breaking down the eras

Katrina Liu March 22, 2023
Here’s my breakdown of the eras tour within the two setlists we’ve seen so far in order, as well as a hint of what her different eras have meant to me.
Maggie Rogers performing in Boston

The evolution of Maggie Rogers from one tour to the next

Margaret Corona February 24, 2023
Margaret Debay Rogers was born on April 25, 1994, in Easton, Maryland. Her love for music began when she was four years old — hearing her voice reverberate in a bathroom with beautiful acoustics was the start of it all, she told Narduwuar in an interview. 
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Pleading for a visual hip-hop album | Sing About Me

Aidan Mega February 5, 2023
Why don't visual albums exist within the scope of hip-hop — especially considering its stature as the pinnacle of musical storytelling?
Honey Samia

Meditative and heartbreaking, Samia’s “Honey” expands her artistry

Sam Thomas February 1, 2023
“Honey” lived up to, and even exceeded, my expectations. Throughout the course of her 11-song sophomore album, Samia transported me to a world of her expertly made coupling of heart-shattering lyricism and gorgeous instrumentals.
Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd light show creates techno visuals for retro audios

John Maniace November 16, 2022
Lasers and astronomical images flashed around the science museum planetarium with Pink Floyd blasting in the background
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Don’t Be a Hypocrite: We need to talk about age gaps

Viktoria Popovska November 15, 2021
The release of “Red (Taylor’s Version)” last Friday calls for discussions on one important issue of age gaps in dating, which have appear to be a long held Hollywood tradition.
Kacey Musgraves album

Storytelling through “star-crossed”

Sam Thomas September 15, 2021
The honeymoon of “Golden Hour” is over. “star-crossed” leaves “two lovers ripped at the seams.”
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