Press

2024 Press

  • Business Insider interviewed Berklee Popular Music Institute managing director Morgan Milardo about how concerts and live events have become status symbols over the past year. 

  • Courier Journal (Louisville, KY) featured Kyle Ray, a student artist with the Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI), in a story focused on Kentucky natives who will be playing at the Bourbon & Beyond music festival.

  • CBS Boston’s Morning Mix show aired an in-studio interview and performance with Berklee student and singer-songwriter Kieran Rhodes, who will be playing at this year’s Boston Calling, in a conversation that touched on his background, his music, and his time at Berklee. The Boston Herald mentioned Rhodes in an article about the announcement of the festival’s 2024 line-up.

  • Bloomberg spoke with Morgan Milardo, managing director of the Berklee Popular Music Institute, for a story on the recent wave of music festival cancellations.

  • Rolling Stone India highlighted Project Mishram – led by Berklee student and vocalist Shivaraj Natraj – and their upcoming appearance at the Louder Than Life Festival. The story also mentioned the role of the Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI) in landing the gig for the group, as the program continues to secure major appearances for Berklee performers at some of the biggest music events in the country.

2023 Press

  • Business Insider interviewed Berklee Popular Music Institute managing director Morgan Milardo about the economic impact of Taylor Swift kicking off her tour in Glendale, Arizona.

  • WRBB-FM (Northeastern University radio station) interviewed artists from the Berklee Popular Music Institute ahead of their showcase at Brighton Music Hall; Tyler Christian was interviewed on the March 29 program (audio unavailable) and JVK, Clifford, Kieran Rhodes and Vivienne Artur participated in a roundtable interview on the March 31 program (part one: interview begins at 22:43; part two).

  • The Boston Globe interviewed Berklee Popular Music Institute managing director Morgan Milardo about the economic impact of Taylor Swift’s tour stop in New England. 

  • WCVB-TV and MassLive published stories about this year’s Berklee Popular Music Institute festival lineup, including recent graduate Tyler Christian’s performance at Lollapalooza.

  • The Lowell Sun interviewed Berklee Popular Music Institute managing director Morgan Milardo about a benefit concert she is organizing for detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich, which will be headlined by alumni band Mom Rock.

  • The podcast Inside Lowell interviewed Berklee Popular Music Institute managing director Morgan Milardo about a benefit concert she is organizing for detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich, which will be headlined by alumni band Mom Rock.

  • WBUR-FM interviewed Berklee Popular Music Institute managing director Morgan Milardo about a benefit concert she is organizing for detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich, which will be headlined by alumni band Mom Rock (link unavailable).

  • KTRU-FM (Rice University publication) interviewed, photographed, and included Berklee Popular Music Institute act AWFBEAT for their round-up of the Governors Ball music festival. 

  • The Associated Press, NBC News, and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) program “The National” interviewed Berklee Popular Music Institute managing director Morgan Milardo about recent incidents of disturbing fan behavior towards artists at concerts. The Associated Press story was picked up by ABC News and mentioned in an opinion editorial from the Washington Observer-Reporter (Washington, PA). Milardo’s commentary from NBC News was mentioned in an article by the Washington Informer (Washington, D.C). 

  • Potomac Local (Northern Virginia) published a story on student Jackson Ledbetter, the drummer for Vivienne Artur at Faster Horses.
  • The Danvers, MA Patch interviewed student Cameron Pagnani (Cam Pepe), the bassist and music director for Vivienne Artur at Faster Horses.
  • The Daily Item (Lynn, MA) published a story on student Vance Spina, the guitarist for Vivienne Artur at Faster Horses. 
  • The Sun-Chronicle (Attleboro, MA) ran a story in their “Along The Way” column about student Corey Hall, the drummer for CLIFFORD at Inkcarceration.

  • KTDY-FM (Lafayette, LA) picked up Berklee Popular Music Institute managing director Morgan Milardo’s quote to the Associated Press in a story about recent incidents of concerning behavior by fans at concerts. 

  • The Douglas County Sentinel (Douglasville, GA) ran a front-page feature on Berklee Popular Music Institute artist and recent graduate Tyler Christian as they prepare to perform at Lollapalooza this weekend

  • The Grio published a quote that Berklee Popular Music Institute managing director Morgan Milardo gave to NBC regarding a trend in unusual fan behavior at concerts.

  • The Windy City Times interviewed Berklee Popular Music Institute artist Tyler Christian following their performance at Lollapalooza. The podcast Today’s Boondoggle spoke to BPMI band CLIFFORD about their performance at INKcarceration. Additionally, The Delran Sun (Delran, NJ) and Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest (Oak Park, IL) interviewed BPMI students Jeremy Schoblocher and Miguel Chavez, respectively, about performing as part of Tyler Christian’s band at Lollapalooza. 

  • The Chicago Tribune ran an interview with Berklee Popular Music Institute student Miguel Chavez where he discussed performing as part of Tyler Christian’s band at Lollapalooza earlier this month. 

  • Tampa Patch (Tampa, FL) published a news story on Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI) student Maurice Allen, who will be the bassist in Ed Rox’s band at Music Midtown this weekend. 

  • The Louisville Cardinal (University of Louisville student publication) interviewed Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI) artist vivi rincon following her set at Bourbon & Beyond last week.

  • The Town Crier (Tewksbury, MA) interviewed Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI) artist Jo Krieger about performing at Louder Than Life as part of the program. 

  • The Post Bulletin (Rochester, MN) interviewed Charlie Burket about performing with Kieran Rhodes’ band at Sound on Sound. 
  • WIN 98.5 FM (Battle Creek, MI)’s podcast 2 Scoops interviewed student Vivienne Artur about her performance at Faster Horses earlier this summer. 
  • The iHeartMedia podcast The Adventures of Pipeman interviewed BPMI band JVK ahead of their set at Louder Than Life. 
  • The Dells City Journal (Dell Rapids, SD) interviewed Syd Lane about their performance with JVK following Louder Than Life (see attached PDF). 

  • Billboard highlighted Berklee College of Music and Berklee Valencia in its annual list of top music business programs in the world. The Berklee College of Music write-up highlighted the Bachelor of Arts degree program, Donald Glover’s Career Jam panel in March, and the Berklee Popular Music Institute’s BPMI Live course. The Berklee Valencia write-up included an image of Yvette Noel-Schure at this year’s commencement, and information about the Master’s degree in global entertainment and music business, recent guest speakers Scooter Braun and Sophia Chang, and the Emerging Technologies and New Creative Frontiers course. 

  • My Amp Music interviewed Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI) artist and current student Kieran Rhodes at the Sound on Sound music festival last month. 

  • Canadian Music Spotlight and Lighting & Sound America published write-ups on the new partnership between the Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI) and Master Tour. 

2022 Press

  • The podcast Bands on the Radar interviewed Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI) artist and current student Matilda Marigolds about her performance at the Bourbon & Beyond festival and her artistic goals following her festival appearance.
  • LuckBox Magazine and WWKI-FM (Kokomo, IN) interviewed Matilda Marigolds following her set at Bourbon & Beyond.
  • The WNWN-FM (Kalamazoo, MI) podcast 2 Scoops interviewed CHARLEY after she performed at Faster Horses in the summer and discussed her appearance ahead of Sound on Sound.
  • Music, Why Not interviewed Berklee Popular Music artist CHARLEY following her performance at the Sound on Sound music festival.
  • Connecticut Public Radio interviewed Berklee Popular Music (BPMI) artist CHARLEY about her performance at Sound on Sound. WhatsUpNewp (Newport, RI) included CHARLEY in a round-up of notable acts at the festival. 
  • The Courier-Journal (Louisville, KY) mentioned BPMI artist Matilda Marigolds in its coverage of the Bourbon & Beyond music festival, including a photo gallery. 
  • The Newton Patch (Newton, MA) interviewed Berklee students Jason Garb and Jonah Cuddy ahead of their performance with BPMI artist Matilda Marigolds at Bourbon & Beyond.
  • Breaking & Entering interviewed Aiida after she finished her set at Lollapalooza. 
  • The Kevin Powell Podcast interviewed Among the Stars following their appearance at Inkcarceration. 
  • The Weekly Citizen (Chicago, IL) interviewed Brandon Harris ahead of his performance at Osheaga.
  • The Register Citizen (Torrington, CT) interviewed Charley about her upcoming appearance at Sound on Sound and her involvement in the BPMI. 
  • WXLV-FM (Cadillac, MI; see attached MP3 file) interviewed Charley ahead of her performance at Faster Horses.
  • The Mix New Music Club podcast sat down with Aiida following her set at Lollapalooza.
  • GoPride Chicago interviewed Aiida about performing at Lollapalooza.
  • Chicago Music Guide reviewed Aiida’s Lollapalooza performance, mentioning her involvement in the BPMI. 
  • The wire service NTB (Norway) published a news item about Aiida ahead of her set at Lollapalooza; the story was picked up by Norwegian outlets TF Folkenbladet and Dagsavisen/Rogalands Avis (PDF attached).
  • CTV (Canada) mentioned Brandon Harris’ set in a feature story about Osheaga, including b-roll from his performance. 
  • CKUT 90.3 FM (Canada)’s program “Morning Detour” interviewed Brandon Harris ahead of his Osheaga set, where they discussed his new single and how Berklee helped him prepare for the festival. 
  • Prince George’s County TV (Largo, MD) interviewed pianist Julian Wilson ahead of his performance with Brandon Harris’ band at Osheaga (begins at 12:24 mark).
  • The Middletown Press (Middlesex County, CT) and the CT Post (Bridgeport, CT) interviewed Charley about her appearance at Sound on Sound and her involvement in the BPMI. 
  • The Douglas County Sentinel (Douglasville, GA, PDF attached) ran a front-page feature on Tyler Christian’s upcoming set at Lollapalooza, where they will sing backup vocals for Aiida.  
  • The Arlington Patch and Your Arlington (Arlington, MA) interviewed Julian Carpenter about drumming for Aiida at Lollapalooza.
  • The Tyler Morning Telegraph (Tyler, TX) interviewed Tanner Lively, drummer for Among the Stars, ahead of the band’s set at Inkcarceration. 
  • Today’s Boondoggle interviewed Among the Stars about performing at Inkcarceration. 
  • The Adventures of Pipeman (W4CY Radio, K4HD Radio, and iHeartRadio) interviewed Among the Stars ahead of their set at Inkcarceration. 
  • WIN 98.5 FM Radio (Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI) spoke to CHARLEY following her set at Faster Horses.
  • The Prince George’s Post (Upper Marlboro, MD) re-posted a news release about the BPMI, highlighting how Ft. Washington, MD native Julian Wilson will be performing at Osheaga as part of the course.