Ali Meizels

boygenius releases first full-length album, ‘the record’

boygenius releases first full-length album, ‘the record’

boygenius — the acclaimed supergroup made up of Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus — released their first full-length album, “the record,” on March 31, 2023. The album comes five years after the group’s self-titled EP, released in 2018.

Mount Holyoke Art Society hosts Fall Arts & Crafts Fair

Mount Holyoke Art Society hosts Fall Arts & Crafts Fair

The Mount Holyoke Art Society hosted its third annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in the Community Center Great Room. That afternoon, the room was filled with tables from many different student artists selling a range of creations, from tote bags to earrings to stickers.

Phoebe Bridgers takes to the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston

Phoebe Bridgers takes to the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston

Phoebe Bridgers has had a remarkable year. Following the release of her second studio album, “Punisher,” in mid-2020, the 27-year-old musician gained widespread fame and multiple Grammy nominations. Bridgers spent the latter part of 2020 and the beginning of 2021 playing virtual sets on late night shows before embarking on a largely sold-out, fully outdoors in-person tour in September 2021. On Sept. 26 and 27, Bridgers played for a sold-out Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA.

Julien Baker performs at Gateway City Arts

Julien Baker performs at Gateway City Arts


On Saturday, Sept. 18, Julien Baker performed to an excited and emotional crowd at Gateway City Arts in Holyoke, MA. Playing a mix of favorites from her debut album as well as most of the content from her newest release, “Little Oblivions,” Baker interacted with her audience like old friends. Baker was joined onstage by a small band, including Mariah Schneider on guitar and vocals, Noah Forbes on piano and Matthew Gilliam on drums. The four musicians created an intimate environment that allowed Baker’s striking vocals to shine. The size of the audience — all fully masked — showed that the Pioneer Valley is more than ready for the return of live music.

A Wave of Protest Songs Rises up Behind the Black Lives Matter Movement This June

A Wave of Protest Songs Rises up Behind the Black Lives Matter Movement This June

Alongside June’s protests fighting for racial equality, American musicians stepped up to lend their art to the cause. A wave of protests against police brutality swept the country following the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and many more.

Sammy Rae talks origins, influences and the Friends, announces upcoming performance at Mount Holyoke

Sammy Rae talks origins, influences and the Friends, announces upcoming performance at Mount Holyoke

Samantha Bowers, a groundbreaking 26-year-old vocal jazz-punk artist performing as “Sammy Rae,” considers every new fan another friend. Leading her band, the Friends, at Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton on Friday.