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King Princess at House of Blues Boston

King Princess, also known as Mikaela Straus, made a stop at Boston’s House of Blues on November 2nd as part of their ‘Girl Violence’ Tour, supporting their newly released album of the same name. The show drew a sizable crowd that clearly reflected KP’s dedicated fanbase, many of whom have followed KP’s career since their breakout single “1950” in 2018. 

The Brooklyn-born artist’s latest record, Girl Violence, combines pop and rock influences with lyrics dealing with identity, self-perception, and an embracing of messy, queer love. Compared to earlier releases, this album leans more heavily on guitar and distortion, but not without holding onto the unique vocal melodies that have defined Straus’s work since the start of their career. The live production definitely matched that shift in tone — with an unfiltered stage presence and a graffiti-covered backdrop, to which KP adds each touring city’s name with spray paint at the end of every show. 

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Twenty One Pilots at Jones Beach Theater (Wantagh, NY)

twenty one pilots at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY.

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Almost 10 years ago, I stood in front of my high school photography class and gave a presentation on photographer Brad Heaton’s work from when he was on tour with twenty one pilots. Brad’s and Reel Bear Media's work sparked my love for live music photography. It pushed me to think outside the box and create from a place that's uniquely mine, no one else’s.

I remember borrowing my family’s little point-and-shoot camera and bringing it to my first-ever twenty one pilots concert in 2016. At that point, I could only dream of photographing them up close, but creating photographs of them to any extent left me ecstatic. Every single time I had tickets to see them live, I’d bring that camera. My devotion to photography in general stemmed from the desire to translate experiences and feelings into visual art, and I felt the exact same way about documenting live music. Fast forward to today, and I can only imagine little me's face if I could tell them I was finally approved for a photo pass to shoot my favorite band!

I feel immensely grateful for everyone and everything that has helped me get to this point in my creative career. On my train ride home the next day, I was hit with the sweetest sensations of gratitude and security. I was finally processing the adrenaline rush of the night prior, and it felt like a great big hug from the universe, reminding me that I was meant to do this. I also thought about how, though this accomplishment feels like it happened out of nowhere, none of it happened overnight. It’s been years of late nights, learning from my successes and mistakes, and creating simply because my soul loves it. Standing in that photo pit last weekend, photographing a band that once reminded me to keep going, felt like every ounce of that persistence led me right where I was meant to be

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Rebecca Black Sells Out The Sinclair

Fourteen years after her viral music video “Friday” amassed millions of views on YouTube in just a matter of days, Rebecca Black is redefining her stardom with a hypnotic electro-pop sound while continuing to honor her origins of internet sensation. 

As far as sold-out shows go at The Sinclair, this one was a sight to see. The 525-capacity venue was filled to the brim with longtime fans and new admirers alike, who clearly appreciate and celebrate Rebecca Black’s ever evolving artistry. The show opened with a 2021 anniversary remix of “Friday,” and accompanying text visuals on a large screen with the lyrics to the hit song. That glimmer of nostalgia quickly transitioned into pure exhilaration as Black and her dancers graced the stage for “Tears in My Pocket” — one of the top tracks off her 2025 album, SALVATION. The distorted electronic pop paired perfectly with the performance: dancers in bejeweled hats, oversized sunglasses, and a small headset microphone fit for a pop queen. “Twist the Knife” and “American Doll” were just as thrilling, visually and sonically, with high tempos and words of vengeance. 

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