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Lou transcends expectations with ‘Paper Castles’

Lou transcends expectations with ‘Paper Castles’

“Paper Castles” is Alice Phoebe Lou’s third album. (Photo credit Mikey Burey) Christina Laderoute Connector Staff The self-released album “Paper Castles” by Alice Phoebe Lou lends itself to a whole new level of artistry. With otherworldly arrangements and celestial vocals, Lou manages to transport the listener to a different dimension. With 10 songs spanning 37

Vermont native Noah Kahan embarks on U.S. tour with James Bay

Kahan signed with Republic Records in 2017. (Photo credit Josh Goleman) Christina Laderoute Connector Staff Going from a small town of 1,079 people to touring the country with James Bay definitely sounds like a dream, but for Vermont native Noah Kahan, it is his reality. Growing up there was a lot of music in his

Hudson Taylor preview

Alfie (left) and Harry (right) are currently on a headlining tour of the United States as Hudson Taylor. (Courtesy of One In A Million Media) Christina Laderoute Connector Staff Hudson Taylor recently wrapped up a tour of the United States with “Take Me to Church” singer Hozier. Over the course of the two-month long tour,

Check out Wilderado as a favor to them

Wilderado’s band members include Maxim Helmerich, Tyler Wimpee, Colton Dearing and Justin Kila. (Photo courtesy of Christina Laderoute.) Christina Laderoute Connector Staff Just four dudes. That’s how the Los Angeles based band, Wilderado, describe themselves. Named after a small town in Texas, Wilderado radiates an eclectic energy, and they have got the sound to hold

Hozier at House of Blues – October 1, 2018

Staff photographer Christina Laderoute visited the House of Blues on Oct. 1 to photograph Hozier. (Christina Laderoute/Connector) Follow Christina’s photography pages: Facebook Instagram Twitter Behance    

Chancellor’s Speaker Series brings special guest to campus

Chancellor Jacquie Moloney teased Winfrey’s appearance on her official Facebook page. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images) Conor Dawson and Christina Laderoute Connector Staff On November 15th, Oprah Winfrey will become the third person to headline the Chancellor’s Speaker Series, following Stephen King and Meryl Streep. Winfrey is an accomplished talk show host, television producer, actress, producer, and

Artist spotlight: Lucas DeLisle

The album artwork for Lucas DeLisle’s “FOMO.” (Photo courtesy of Michael Nuzzo and Andréa DeLisle) Christina Laderoute Connector Staff At the age of four, Lucas DeLisle’s parents signed him up for piano lessons. Little did they know it would play an important role in shaping his future. Born in Lowell but having moved to Leominster at