UMass Lowell Connector photographer, Christina Laderoute took photos at the Noah Kahan and James Bay concert on March 10, 2019 at The Orpheum Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts.
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…
‘The Black Album’: This is bad and Weezer should feel bad
This is Weezer’s sixth self-titled album. (Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records and Crush Music) Aaron Robinson Connector Editor If anyone has ever had a beloved friend make really bad decisions, then Weezer’s “The Black Album” should remind those people of that time. It is almost impossible to find an album worse than this, except if…
Do not wait to listen to ‘While We Wait’
Kehlani released her first studio album in 2017. (Photo courtesy of Atlantic Records) Troy Lafond Connector Staff “While We Wait” is the third commercial mixtape by R&B singer-songwriter Kehlani. She first came to fame off a string of high-profile features, including Cardi B, Calvin Harris, Eminem, Post Malone, Charlie Puth, Khalid, Chance the Rapper, Zayn,…
Avril Lavigne returns with ‘Head Above Water’
The album was originally set for release in 2017. (Photo courtesy of BMG) Troy Lafond Connector Staff “Head Above Water” is the sixth studio album by Avril Lavigne, best known for her wildly popular hits “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi” and “Girlfriend.” This was her first album in six years, and the lead single of the same…
‘thank u, next’ review: Who is Ariana Grande?
“thank u, next” was recorded in two weeks. (Photo courtesy of Republic Records) Troy Lafond Connector Staff “thank u, next” is the fifth studio album from Ariana Grande and comes a mere six months after her prior album, “Sweetener.” Before its release, it was supported by two singles, “thank u, next” and “7 rings”, both…
Hudson Taylor concert, Boston 2/9/19
UMass Lowell Connector photographer Christina Laderoute took photos at the Hudson Taylor concert that took place on Feb. 9, 2019 at the City Winery in Boston.
