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Indigo Ansin sits on a rock under a tree — Image courtesy of chrysalis

Chrysalis's Indigo Ansin Emerges

In this episode of Sounds of Berklee, the Boston Calling–bound indie folk artist explores how discovering songwriting and a supportive queer community led to deeper self-discovery.

Little Moon drummer Chris Shemwell — Chris Shemwell B.M. ’20 plays drums in Little Moon, the winner of NPR's 2023 Tiny Desk Contest.

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Alum Featured on NPR’s 2023 Tiny Desk Contest Winner

"Wonder Eye" by Little Moon, which includes Chris Shemwell B.M. '20 on drums, was the judges' top choice among 6,000 entries.

awfbeat — Electronic hip-hop duo AWFBEAT will perform at the Governors Ball music festival in June as part of the Berklee Popular Music Institute.

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Berklee Artists to Perform at Major Festivals Across the United States this Summer and Fall

Thanks to the Berklee Popular Music Institute, artists from the college will play Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, Music Midtown, and other top festivals.

Yvette Noel-Schure to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Berklee Valencia’s 2023 Commencement

Berklee’s campus in Valencia, Spain, will honor the prominent entrepreneur and PR executive at its 2023 commencement ceremony on Monday, July 10.

Two Berklee Alumni Receive Fulbright Awards to Sweden and Hungary

Michael Doughty B.M. ’23 and Michael Lucarelli M.M. ’20 have been selected for Fulbright awards for the 2023–2024 academic year.

Claire Machamer joins Berklee as inaugural senior vice president of communications and marketing — Claire Machamer

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Berklee Names Claire Machamer Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing

Machamer joins Berklee’s senior leadership team on May 22, bringing a wealth of experience and a keen strategic vision to the newly created role.

mom rock may 23 — Berklee alumni band Mom Rock will perform at the benefit concert for Evan Gershkovich at Taffeta in Lowell, Massachusetts, on Friday, June 23.

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Alumni Band to Headline Benefit Concert for Detained Journalist

Morgan Milardo, who manages the Berklee Popular Music Institute, shares the story behind the concert and how people can help support efforts to free Evan Gershkovich, a reporter detained in Russia.

Donald Glover sitting on stage and holding a microphone — Donald Glover was the special guest at Career Jam 2023 and took part in a keynote panel event.

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How Donald Glover Built a Career as a Multi-Hyphenate Artist

From acting to directing, hip-hop to stand-up, Glover has carved a niche all his own. At Career Jam 2023, he shared advice on his artist journey with Berklee students.