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‘Son of Spergy’ album review: A focus on the individual over the collective

‘Son of Spergy’ album review: A focus on the individual over the collective

By Jonah Foster October 29, 2025
Canadian artist Daniel Caesar dropped his fourth studio album, “Son of Spergy,” — coined after his father’s nickname “Spergy” — on Friday following a series of free concerts promoting it. A few years after the success of his last project, Caesar has quietly kept busy, leaving his mark through collaborations and other releases. In 2024, he worked on parts of “Chromakopia” by Tyler, the Creator, and earlier this year, Caesar dropped two singles with Rex Orange County.
With ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift’s music is danceable again

With ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift’s music is danceable again

By Ava Wiseley, Contributing Writer October 5, 2025
Back in August, Taylor Swift joined her then-boyfriend — now-fiancé — Travis Kelce on his New Heights podcast to announce her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” The record hit streaming services and store shelves on Friday. While not a particularly innovative or poetic work in the singer’s catalogue, “The Life of a Showgirl” is an improvement on her recent pop sound. And Swift’s music is danceable again.
Matt Quinn, lead singer of Mt. Joy. The band performed at TD Garden Sept. 20, with Quinn strumming his acoustic guitar while lights beamed overhead.

REVIEW: Mt. Joy: The birthchild of Hozier and The Lumineers graces TD Garden

By Crystal Yormick, Managing Co-Editor October 3, 2025
When people ask me to describe Mt. Joy, I typically respond with something along the lines of “if Hozier and the Lumineers had a baby, that’s what you would get.” And, their performance at TD Garden on Sept. 20 solidified this notion for me more than ever.
Shawn Mendes lit up TD Garden — and the smoke alarms

Shawn Mendes lit up TD Garden — and the smoke alarms

By Pradivya Lakshmi Malmarukesan, Contributing Writer September 28, 2025
Not to mention — this is his major comeback after six years, during which he canceled part of a world tour to address mental health issues, took a career break for nearly 2 years and stepped back from the intensity of the limelight. To see that fans, both new and old, are just as eager to watch him perform is a testament to their loyalty. It felt as if his fame remained frozen in time, waiting for him to claim it upon his return.
immune by jensen mcrae on spotify

Current Favorites: ‘Immune’ by Jensen McRae

By Sam Thomas April 14, 2021
“Immune” invites us to consider what our lives will look like after COVID-19 is under control.
like 1999 by valley on spotify

Current Favorites: ‘Like 1999’ by Valley

By Sam Thomas March 31, 2021
For an escape, play “Like 1999” and imagine. I can’t wait to blast this song in my car this summer.
crazier things by chelsea cutler on spotify

Song Spotlight: ‘Crazier Things’ by Chelsea Cutler

By Katrina Liu March 26, 2021
“Crazier Things” is a simple and stunning ode to a romantic partner who isn’t in your life anymore.
moon song by phoebe bridgers on spotify

Review: ‘Moon Song’ by Phoebe Bridgers

By Sam Thomas March 24, 2021
“Moon Song” is perfect to blast on those late nights where it just feels like love is dead.
“Selena: The Series,” a Netflix-original that follows the life of late Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla, debuted on Friday. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: ‘Selena’ aims for sincerity, ends up overdone and cliché

By David Simon December 7, 2020

“Selena: The Series” focuses on the life of the late Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla — played by Christian Serratos — and her rise to fame. Tinged with late-’80s and early-’90s aesthetics,...

“Collapse,” the latest album by electronic musician Richard James, known by his alias “Aphex Twin,” released Sept. 14. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Aphex Twin’s new EP experiments with style, deviates from his strange norm

By Kai Hellberg September 16, 2018
Aphex Twin's new album “Collapse EP” will prove any doubts about their legacy wrong. By today’s standards, this EP is extremely outlandish.
Pope Francis released a Christian rock album titled, "Wake Up!" Friday. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Pope Francis’ “Wake Up!” an eye-opening call to action

By Emma Parkinson November 30, 2015

The United States hosted Pope Francis earlier this fall as he visited a handful of cities, and the chance is now available for Americans to listen to him every single day via his new album “Wake Up!” Made...

On Monday, TV on the Radio released "Seeds," its first full-length album following the death of bandmate Gerard Smith in April 2011. PHOTO COURTESY OFPITCHFORK.COM

REVIEW: TV on the Radio recovers from tragedy with steady precision of ‘Seeds’

By Sarah Kirkpatrick November 21, 2014

“Seeds,” TV on the Radio’s first full-length release in three years, marks a transition, growth and a return to the beginning. Released Monday, it’s the first album by the band since the death...

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