April 30, 2009 by Zac Turgeon
Filed under Entertainment, Music, The Magazine
Our favorite sardonic and geeky alt rocker is back, but this time he’s bringing friends.
In a move fitting of only Ben Folds, he is putting out his first official “greatest hits†album, but instead of him performing them, he has gotten some of the best a cappella from universities and high schools around to [...]
February 2, 2009 by Jenna Nierstedt
Filed under Arts, Boston Local, Music, Performing Arts, The Issue, The Magazine
Some may consider a cappella nothing more than a joke of modern popular culture, but the practice of singing without instrumental backup has become more popular than ever, with fans swarming toward unique versions of hit songs. The number of college a cappella groups — always an incubator for this genre — is skyrocketing nationally.
“I [...]


