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Scene’s Best Albums of 2016

Jimmy Kemper, Erin McAuliffe, John Darr, Kelly McGarry, Christian Bunker, Adrian Mark Lore, Brian Boylen, Adam Ramos, Mike Donovan, Jack Riedy and Maggie Walsh | Wednesday, December 7, 2016

A Tribe Called Quest — “We got it from Here… Thank You 4 Your service” By Adrian Mark Lore Suffice it to say that 2016 was a turbulent year, both domestically and internationally. For the music industry, it was a year of sad departures — the death of legends like David Bowie and Leonard Cohen— as well

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SceneCast: Healing in a cast

Kelly McGarry | Tuesday, November 15, 2016

On this November 10th, Erin McAuliffe, John Darr, Jimmy Kemper and Kelly McGarry go over music that heals. Choices include mellow tracks by Ichiko Aoba and Francis and the Lights; uplifting anthems by Kero Kero Bonito, Muddy Magnolias and David Bowie; an ode to being carefree by Weezer and a cathartic hard-hitter by Metallica.

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Kero Kero Bonito: the future sound of pop

Adrian Mark Lore | Monday, November 14, 2016

You made it. After four years of hard work, you stand on the stage at your commencement to receive your diploma, full of pride. When the day comes to an end, you lay on your apartment bed one last time. Now you can relax — until a sudden realization brings a cold sweat to your forehead.