EDITORIAL | Penny

Sep 8

[PENNY 3.4] - Penny Takes Pitchfork 2024: Live Recap

Review Camryn's coverage from Pitchfork Festival 2024!

Sep 2

Penny Release Round-Up: Summer 2024

Our favorite new releases from this summer!

Jul 14

Pitchfork Festival 2024 Preview: Penny's Most-Anticipated Artists

Camryn is headed to this year's Pitchfork Festival in Chicago and documents her most-anticipated sets here!

Nov 16, 2023

A Walk Down Penny Lane: Reflecting On My Journey in Music Journalism

EIC Erin Christie takes a look at her career thus far via this new essay, originating from our newest print issue.

Oct 23, 2022

My Time Living in New York: By Concert

Since moving to NYC in August, Erin C. has been to a few shows. Check out her recap here!

Sep 11, 2022

Revisiting my Adolescence via my First My Chemical Romance Concert: A Live Review

Erin C. reflects on the long-awaited MCR live experience via this new concert write-up.

Aug 7, 2022

Who I'm Excited to See at Frantic City: An Official Festival Preview

Giliann lists the artists she's most excited to see at Frantic City Festival next month!

Jul 14, 2022

Who I’m Excited To See At Pitchfork 2022 - Official Festival Preview

Ahead of this weekend's Pitchfork Festival, Erin D. listed five artists she's excited to see! Stay tuned for more coverage!

May 25, 2022

Behind Sizzy Rocket's Queer Anthem "Rebel Revolution" - A Penny Exclusive

Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the making of Sizzy Rocket's newest single!

May 15, 2022

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!

May 15, 2022

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!

May 9, 2022

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!

Apr 18, 2022

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.

Jan 23, 2022

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.

Jan 15, 2022

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.

Jan 11, 2022

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.

Jan 4, 2022

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.

Dec 13, 2021

A Summary of Penny's Spotify Wrapped

We compiled our Spotify Wrapped data to compare our results. What were your's?

Oct 2, 2021

A Recap: Pitchfork Festival 2021

Erin D. spent three days at this year's Pitchfork Fest in Chicago - check out her recap here!

Sep 8, 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!

Sep 7, 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.

Jun 26, 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.

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!

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!

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.

Mar 8, 2021

A Love Letter to Ashe

In the first letter of the Love Letter series (prompted by International Women's Month), Maans addresses Ashe.

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.

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.

Jan 7, 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.

Dec 31, 2020

My Big Sister, Marina

Read Giliann's account of growing up with Marina here!

Nov 17, 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.

Nov 4, 2020

Adapting to a concert-free Atmosphere

Without live shows, artists, fans, and show promoters have attempted to adapt.

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.

Oct 1, 2020

Boston's Pandemic-Ravaged Venue Landscape

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

Spotlighting the Changing Music Industry