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Charmingly Ghetto: A Boston Rapper on the Rise
“Boston” and “rap” are two words that popular culture doesn’t ordinarily put in the same sentence. Boston may have produced Gang Starr’s Guru, but it still takes a lot of …
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Lapalux’s ‘When You’re Gone’
When You’re Gone, the debut EP from UK electronic artist Lapalux, is lush and outlandish like many releases from Brainfeeder (the experimental music label and brainchild of LA beat-music champion …
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Rock Done Right: The Black Keys at TD Garden
The Black Keys are an example of a true American success story. Hailing from Akron, Ohio, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney were about as cut-off from a thriving music …
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Newsic Music February 27th-March 4th: Best Coast, Jack White, Cee Lo Green
Hot clothes, Las Vegas, marriage announcements! This might sound like Hollywood’s latest Hangover rip-off, but actually it’s this week’s music news headlines. Unfortunately, Mike Tyson does not make a cameo; …
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Fan Backlash to Rihanna’s Collaboration With Chris
In the early morning of February 8th, 2009, just hours before some of the most iconic music stars would head to the Grammys, Chris Brown became infamous for abusing his …
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I’m Mad At You For Not Seeing Titus Andronicus at BU Central
Last Friday night I went to see Titus Andronicus play for free at BU Central. I arrived early, since I knew that previous BU Central shows like The Arctic Monkeys The …
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Newsic Music February 20th-26th: Rihanna & Chris Brown, Outkast, Google (What?)
Things are settling down in a major way after the insanity of post-Grammy week earlier this month. Many artists are staying under the radar to recoup, while the regulars (Gaga, …
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BU Sessions: Emily Rooker
Studio Sessions records exclusive live sessions of Boston University’s musicians. The series is brought to you in part by The Quad and Rep Records. The sessions are recorded all around …
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The 54th Grammy Awards: A Wrap-Up
While the average person might not know the ins and outs between a “Pop Performance” and a “Traditional Pop Performance”; “Record” versus “Song” or what “Regional Roots Music” even is, …
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Newsic Music February 3rd-10th: Grammy Preview, Lady Gaga, Klaxons
This week, the music world is amping up for our favorite night of the year: the Grammys. Rumors are swirling around potential performance surprises, guest appearances, and of course, winner …
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From Raves to Rock Shows: Must-See Spring Concerts
As with upcoming record releases, a new semester brings four fresh, action-packed months of concert-going to look forward to. For those who love the arena experience and those who find …
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The Rise and Fall of Lana Del Rey
Six months ago no one knew about Lana Del Rey, but when the entrancing and haunting “Video Games” hit the web, she become somewhat of an overnight sensation. The road …
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