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A beginner’s guide to Phoebe Bridgers | Liv Listens

Olivia Stapleton February 9, 2025
Recently, I had a friend tell me she was interested in listening to Phoebe Bridgers. If you haven’t been living under a rock, chances are that you’ve at least heard of her before. However, if you’ve never gotten around to listening, that’s okay, because I’m here to help.
Students performing in an orchestra

Tsai hosts the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra

Devan Colby February 15, 2023
The performance showcased young musicians' talents and aimed to make the arts more accessible.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

The Weeknd Did What Any Performer Should Do | Sing About Me

Aidan Mega September 8, 2022
Aidan Mega unpacks The Weeknd's Decision to stop his L.A. performance early, and explains why the performer made the right decision.
Spotify on an iPhone. Frances gives us a breakdown of her top five artists and top song from her 2021 Spotify Wrapped. COURTESY OF SARA KURFESS VIA UNSPLASH

Analyzing my Spotify Wrapped, the artists, songs that got me through

Frances Beedon December 5, 2021
A big thank you to all of the artists that got me through the year. Let's do it again in 2022.
student plays the piano in the college of fine arts

A note on the music performance major

Molly Farrar April 13, 2021
The rigorous courses and focused training at BU’s School of Music changed the way I saw music.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Philosophical Soup: Like the art, hate the artist

Max Ferrandino April 8, 2021
Problematic artists like Kanye West can be valued and criticized at the same time.
boston symphony orchestra performance

Where are they now: Boston University alumni reflect on the Boston Symphony Orchestra

Colbi Edmonds April 7, 2021
BU School of Music alumni reflected on entering the highly-selective Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Politics Philosophized: The profound connection between conservatorship, exploitation

Max Ferrandino February 24, 2021
The conservatorship system is fundamentally exploitative and does not have the interests of the conservatee at heart.
Jennifer Bill, a saxophone professor in the College of Fine Arts, and Visual artist Linnea Maas collaborate together for a live performance at BRUSH|REED last Tuesday. PHOTO BY JULIA MARUCA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BRUSH|REED performance shines spotlight on BU professor, merges visual, audio art

Julia Maruca September 20, 2018
An indigo silhouette takes form on a canvas as the artist paints dash marks around the shape to staccato notes playing in the background. Two artists stand onstage — one faces the audience and holds a saxophone, the other faces away and wields a paintbrush.
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