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Melissa Park | Associate Graphics Editor

We can’t all be Cher — but that shouldn’t stop musicians from trying | Dancing with Myself

Josh Rosenthal April 8, 2025
During a recent late-night Wikipedia dive, I was surprised to learn that Charli XCX — fresh off the massive recognition of “Brat” — has not one, not two, not three but seven appearances in films set to be released in the near future. These upcoming projects include fantasy film “100 Nights of Hero” and erotic thriller “I Want Your Sex” from queer icon Gregg Araki. She’ll also appear in “The Gallerist,” which features the likes of Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Upbeat songs to boost your confidence during midterms | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton October 29, 2024
These days I feel like I’m in a constant sprint towards Thanksgiving, which is so late this year that when we come back from break, it’s already time for finals. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Collaborative Brilliance: Charli XCX’s remix album “Brat, and it’s completely different but also still brat”

Abigail Stocker October 16, 2024
Various realms of the music industry are brought together in Charli XCX’s remix album, “Brat, and it’s completely different but also still brat,” released on Oct. 11.  The album features numerous artists — ranging in genres from indie tunes to emo rap all fused in an astonishing reconstruction of Charli XCX’s sixth studio album, “Brat.”  The album features Robyn, Yung Lean, Bb trickz, Ariana Grande, Jon Hopkins, Troye Sivan, Addison Rae, Caroline Polachek, Bladee, A. G. Cook, Lorde, The Japanese House, Tinashe, Julian Casablancas, Bon Iver, Shy Girl, Billie Eilish and Kesha.  Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist
Dani’s Queer Bar. Prior to the opening of Dani’s Queer Bar, LGBTQ+ students at Boston University struggled to find fun and safe places to experience Boston nightlife. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Queer students at BU find safe spaces in Boston nightlife

Sophie Shatzky October 9, 2024
Many LGBTQ+ students say the heteronormative, non-diverse — and, at times, dangerous — nightlife scene in cities such as Boston has made it challenging for them to have enjoyable and safe experiences going out. However, in the wake of new queer nightlife opening in Boston — such as Dani’s Queer Bar in Back Bay — some of BU’s LGBTQ+ students have found better experiences within the queer nightlife scene.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

Buried treasure: Three underrated songs you might’ve missed this ‘brat’ summer

Nicholas Nebiolo September 9, 2024

In a summer of music dominated by a lime green album cover, tiny black coffees and Drake diss tracks, other great tunes have fallen to the wayside. So, I thought I should give a platform to some of the...

Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

‘The Hunger Games:’ Panem’s reality is our future | Misunderstood Media

Emma Holtmann February 23, 2024
“The Hunger Games” is a brilliant book and film series that is consistently tainted by the negative perceptions of its genre. In actuality, the messages and themes they depict are ones which we can learn a great deal and heed warning from, as our future grows increasingly similar to Panem’s reality. 
CRASH album Charli XCX – Lifestyle

Pop comeback: Charli XCX’s ‘CRASH’ review

Sam Thomas March 25, 2022
A review on Charli XCX's new album, "Crash."
A.G. Cook’s second debut album “Apple” on Spotify. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: A. G. Cook’s ‘Apple’ falls short of lofty expectations, still impresses at times

Cameron Morsberger September 23, 2020
The PC Music founder stepped into the studio himself to record his second debut album and to continue experimenting with hyperpop.
Pop singer-songwriter Charli XCX performs at the Boston House of Blues on Thursday night. DAVID SIMON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Review: Charli XCX energizes crowd at the House of Blues

David Simon October 23, 2019
Charli XCX commanded the attention of Boston's House of Blues Oct. 17 with a performance combining the whimsical joy of an ‘80s pop star juxtaposed with the bold and brash nature of a standard 2010s pop star. 
Rita Ora on tour at the O2 Academy Glasgow on May 11. The British singer-songwriter’s second studio album “Phoenix” released Friday. COURTESY OF MARCEN27/FLICKR

REVIEW: Rita Ora’s ‘Phoenix’ features her journey to becoming chart-topper

Lizzee Harrison November 25, 2018
Six years after releasing her debut album, Rita Ora is back with a powerful anthology, “Phoenix.”
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