Lead single “Natural” has peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. (Photo courtesy of Billboard) Troy Lafond Connector Staff Imagine Dragons need little introduction. The Las Vegas-based rock band burst onto the music scene in 2012 with three of the defining hits of that year: “It’s Time,” “Radioactive” and “Demons.” Since then, they…
CupcakKe finds new life in ‘Eden’
“Eden” is CupcakKe’s second album of 2018. (Photo courtesy of Muzeroom) Troy Lafond Connector Staff CupcakKe is potentially one of the oddest success stories of recent years. She first found recognition on her viral sensation “Deepthroat” in 2015. In most cases, the artists that tend to go viral in this regard simply fail to make…
Charles Hayden Planetarium stages virtual music series
Ben Wharram Connector Contributor On any given night, the Charles Hayden Planetarium at Boston’s Museum of Science is likely playing host to a space exploration through the Milky Way or a story of constellations and how the world came to be. But on Friday, Nov. 2, the unique theater will set the stage for two…
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…
Best spooky songs for Halloween
Album cover for Kim Petras’ “Turn Off the Light Vol. 1.” (Photo courtesy of BunHead) Troy Lafond Connector Staff Halloween is just around the corner and that means many will be looking to get into the festive mood. However, unlike the endless pit of Christmas songs, the list of love songs that goes on forever…
Twenty One Pilots’ ‘Trench’ is not very deep
“Trench” is Twenty One Pilot’s first album to reach number one in Australia, New Zealand and the Netherlands. (Photo courtesy of Fueled by Ramen) Troy Lafond Connector Staff After a full year of near-complete silence from them, Twenty One Pilots have returned to the music industry with their fifth studio album, “Trench,” released on Oct.…
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
‘Young Sinatra IV’ is good and 6ix’s production is even better
The album artwork is reminiscent of an actual mugshot taken of Frank Sinatra. (Photo courtesy of Visionary and Def Jam) Marcos Aguilar Connector Staff “Young Sinatra IV” is the fourth and final addition to the Young Sinatra series by Maryland rapper Logic. With names such as Lucy Rose, Ryan Tedder, Wale, Jaden Smith, Big Lenbo and…
