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    Spotlighting the Changing Music Industry
    Penny 2.2 Preview: Sunflower Bean - Synthesizing a Schizophrenic Headrush on 'Headful of Sugar'
    • May 15

    Penny 2.2 Preview: Sunflower Bean - Synthesizing a Schizophrenic Headrush on 'Headful of Sugar'

    Sunflower Bean is featured in Penny Issue 2.2! Read a preview of Isabel's piece about the band now!
    Just Mustard Stun with 'Heart Under' - An Issue 2.2 Preview
    • May 15

    Just Mustard Stun with 'Heart Under' - An Issue 2.2 Preview

    Just Mustard is featured in the next Penny print issue - check out the issue preview now!
    Penny Release Radar: 2022 Albums We're Looking Forward To
    • May 9

    Penny Release Radar: 2022 Albums We're Looking Forward To

    Check out key singles from the 2022 records we're looking forward to hearing in full!
    Snail Mail in Boston: Through The Years
    • Apr 18

    Snail Mail in Boston: Through The Years

    In this new editorial, Erin C. examined her coverage of Snail Mail's shows in Boston over the past four years.
    A Band You Need to Know: Wet Leg
    • Jan 23

    A Band You Need to Know: Wet Leg

    Dylan examines the appeal of one of the newest additions to the "British guitar music scene," Wet Leg.
    Mi Gente: Latin Punk in the United States and Beyond
    • Jan 15

    Mi Gente: Latin Punk in the United States and Beyond

    Carly takes a deep-dive into the monumentally influential history of Latin Punk, covering bands such as The Bags and The Zeros.
    Gender and Music: Featuring Boston Musicians Alana Amore and Damali Willingham
    • Jan 12

    Gender and Music: Featuring Boston Musicians Alana Amore and Damali Willingham

    Caroline spoke with Boston musicians Alana Amore + Damali Willingham about their experiences as Black queer musicians in this new editorial.
    Celebrating 43 Years of ESG: The Most Sampled Group of All Time
    • Jan 5

    Celebrating 43 Years of ESG: The Most Sampled Group of All Time

    Isabel breaks down the career and impact of incomparable NYC funk rock group ESG in this new editorial.
    A Summary of Penny's Spotify Wrapped
    • Dec 14, 2021

    A Summary of Penny's Spotify Wrapped

    We compiled our Spotify Wrapped data to compare our results. What were your's?
    A Recap: Pitchfork Festival 2021
    • Oct 3, 2021

    A Recap: Pitchfork Festival 2021

    Erin D. spent three days at this year's Pitchfork Fest in Chicago - check out her recap here!
    Who I'm Excited to See at Pitchfork Fest: Phoebe Bridgers, Yves Tumor, Bartees Strange, and More
    • Sep 9, 2021

    Who I'm Excited to See at Pitchfork Fest: Phoebe Bridgers, Yves Tumor, Bartees Strange, and More

    Erin D. is attending Pitchfork Fest this weekend — check out a list of the artists she's most pumped to see!
    I Wanna Be Your Julian Ramone: Reflecting on My Teen Strokes Fandom
    • Sep 8, 2021

    I Wanna Be Your Julian Ramone: Reflecting on My Teen Strokes Fandom

    Isabel took a look at her past fixation on The Stroke in this new personal essay.
    Phoebe Bridgers' 'Punisher' in Retrospect
    • Jun 27, 2021

    Phoebe Bridgers' 'Punisher' in Retrospect

    Sarah returned to Phoebe Bridgers' hit album, Punisher, to write her take on its impact, one year after its release.
    A Love Letter to Billie Eilish
    • Apr 1, 2021

    A Love Letter to Billie Eilish

    In the most recent addition to the Love Letter series, Meg addresses Billie Eilish and her resilience in the face of criticism. Read here!
    A Love Letter to Florence Welch
    • Mar 31, 2021

    A Love Letter to Florence Welch

    As part of Penny's ongoing Love Letter series, Erin D. wrote a letter to the ever-iconic Florence Welch. Read it here!
    Remembering Our Last Concerts, One Year Later
    • Mar 17, 2021

    Remembering Our Last Concerts, One Year Later

    Roughly one year since the start of the pandemic, the Penny team recalls the last concerts they attended.
    A Love Letter to Ashe
    • Mar 9, 2021

    A Love Letter to Ashe

    In the first letter of the Love Letter series (prompted by International Women's Month), Maans addresses Ashe.
    Boston Shreds: A Listicle Highlighting Local Artists
    • Jan 21, 2021

    Boston Shreds: A Listicle Highlighting Local Artists

    For this article, Erin C. crowdsourced to compile a listicle of Boston artists that are deserving of recognition.
    Soundtrack of my Life
    • Jan 12, 2021

    Soundtrack of my Life

    In this editorial piece, Alexandra takes a look at the different types of music she was into during various stages of her life.
    Being a Music Journalist While Being Disgusted with the Industry
    • Jan 8, 2021

    Being a Music Journalist While Being Disgusted with the Industry

    (TW!) In this op-ed, Erin C. tackles her mixed emotions regarding being a music journalist.
    My Big Sister, Marina
    • Dec 31, 2020

    My Big Sister, Marina

    Read Giliann's account of growing up with Marina here!
    Great Scott Lives
    • Nov 18, 2020

    Great Scott Lives

    The Boston music community reminisces on the times they had at the venue Great Scott following its closure earlier this year.
    Adapting to a concert-free Atmosphere
    • Nov 4, 2020

    Adapting to a concert-free Atmosphere

    Without live shows, artists, fans, and show promoters have attempted to adapt.
    Overcoming Quarantine Qualms: Creating Amidst A Pandemic
    • Oct 20, 2020

    Overcoming Quarantine Qualms: Creating Amidst A Pandemic

    Despite the pandemic’s devastating effects on the music industry, musicians have turned their situation around and learned to adapt.
    Boston's Pandemic-Ravaged Venue Landscape
    • Oct 1, 2020

    Boston's Pandemic-Ravaged Venue Landscape

    In Boston and across the globe, live venues have remained empty since the pandemic began.

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