The Heights

Fresh off her first sold-out headlining tour in North America, Zolita said the Boston stop held a special place in her heart.  “Boston was my favorite so far,” Zolita, whose real name is Zoë Montana Hoetzel, said.  Special enough, apparently, to perform a live debut of her single “Grave,” which was released on May 31, at her set at Boston Calling on May 27.  “This is … [Read more...] about Boston Calling Day 1: Zolita Debuts “Grave” During Her Performance

Boston Calling’s lineups regularly feature big name artists and bands across all genres. This year’s performances expanded the initiative for diverse musical representation, including upcoming band Sorry Mom’s queer punk sound.  Sorry Mom took to the Tivoli Audio Orange Stage on May 28, performing popular hits and tracks from its debut album babyface. Since performing live … [Read more...] about Boston Calling Day 3: Sorry Mom’s Tour Culminates With a Chaotic Performance 

The Walkmen had not existed for a decade just one month prior to their show at Boston Calling on May 28. After years without the band’s presence in the rock scene, lead singer Hamilton Leithauser’s vocals graced the stage once more for a reunion tour across the United States and Europe.  Performing on the Blue Stage before King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, The Walkmen … [Read more...] about Boston Calling Day 3: The Walkmen Return After Decade-Long Hiatus

For those who don’t know Goth Babe, he’s a 25-year-old electronic dream pop artist also known as Griff Washburn. He currently lives in a tiny house in Washington and donates $1 from every ticket sold of his 2023 Lola Tour to Protect Our Winters.  But if there’s one thing that anyone needs to know about Goth Babe, it’s that he knows how to work a crowd.  Goth Babe … [Read more...] about Goth Babe Puts Entertainment First in His Roadrunner Concert Show

On the second day of Boston Calling on May 27, attendees had the choice to go to either Alanis Morrissette’s set on the Happy Valley Red Stage or trek to the Blue Stage to see The Flaming Lips perform in a more secluded setting. By the end of the show, lead singer Wayne Coyne had successfully pulled out all of the stops to ensure The Flaming Lips’ performance was … [Read more...] about Boston Calling Day 2: The Flaming Lips Perform Eclectic Show

Six straight National Championship appearances, and yet there is still just one trophy to show for what has been a run of the ages for Boston College lacrosse. Because for the fifth time in six years, the Eagles watched from the sidelines as the opposing team etched its name in lacrosse history and hoisted the National Championship trophy above its head. “You know we, … [Read more...] about Northwestern Dominates Eagles 18–6 in National Championship

One thing is for sure through two games of the Tuscaloosa regional: Boston College baseball brought its bats to the Sewell-Thomas Baseball Stadium this weekend. With 14 runs in Saturday’s contest against Nicholls State, the Eagles have now posted a whopping 24 combined runs in just two regional games.  After a promising, yet devastating 4–3 walk-off loss to No. 16 national … [Read more...] about Eagles Avoid Elimination, Defeat Nicholls State 14–6

Watching Boston College baseball’s closer Andrew Roman dish in the first inning probably wasn’t a normal sight for “Birdball” fans. But that is exactly what BC head coach Mike Gambino had in store for the first game of the 2023 Tuscaloosa Regional Final against No. 16 Alabama.  After using starters John West, Chris Flynn, and Henry Leake in the first few games of the … [Read more...] about Eagles Blanked by No. 16 Alabama 8–0 in Final Game of Season

Survive and advance. That has been Boston College baseball’s only option if it wants to keep its regional hopes—and season—alive.  And that is exactly what the Eagles did in their second elimination game of the 2023 Tuscaloosa Regional behind a pitching clinic with a trip to the Regional Final on the line.  The Eagles (37–19, 16–14 Atlantic Coast) shut down Troy’s (40–22, … [Read more...] about Three-Run Eighth Inning Propels Eagles Over Troy as BC Advances to Tuscaloosa Regional Final