Chagigah Kitchen: Summer Brisket
When you’ve got an entire Saturday ahead of you, you might as well go big for dinner. This week we have featured a simple brisket the whole family will love after a long week of work or play, and we hope you enjoy it. For further Chagigah Kitchen Recipe ideas and recommendations for everyone’s favorite [...]
“Off the Hook” by Ithacappella
Off the Hook, Ithacappella’s sixth studio album, is the perfect example of accessible a cappella done right. Ithacappella is a collegiate all-male a cappella group from Ithaca College. From the on-par ensemble, gifted soloists, and masterful arrangements, this album displays all the artistic strengths of Ithacappella. The album begins with a simple telephone ring, then [...]
Revo Radar: Knife Party
Everyone grew up with that certain artist that they still listen to that gets their hips shaking and feet shuffling. So let me introduce to you my friend Knife Party; Knife Party this is my friend (insert your name here). Two members of the electro rock band Pendulum, Gareth McGrillen and Rob Swire, founded knife [...]
Thoughts on Theater: Colorblind Casting
Colorblind casting is the term given to the practice of overlooking an actor’s race while casting a production. The goal of colorblind casting is generally to avoid racial profiling or denying opportunities to a certain group of potentially talented individuals solely for their skin color. Colorblind casting says, “Hey, we don’t see color. We only [...]
New Show “Connections” to Join WERS Schedule
If several new songs each week just doesn’t satisfy your craving for new music, then you’re in luck. WERS is adding a brand new show to our weekly lineup that features music from up-and-coming acts like Purity Ring, Yeasayer, King Tuff, City and Colour, Polica, Japandroids, and many more. The show, called “Connections”, is hosted by Nic Harcourt [...]
Fun on the Playground: Bedford
If you are looking for some summer fun in the sun, tell mom and dad to pack up your beach towels, snacks, and sunscreen and head on down to Bedford, MA. Bedford is located near Burlington, Lexington, and Concord, so you will have many other places to go visit as well! If the heat is [...]
Mixtape Mayhem: No Gravity
Unlike most of her peers releasing mixtapes, Kanary Diamonds exceeds the ranks with genuine talent and natural rythym. This female rapper represents her hometown of Watts, California and her talent has been compared to the likes of Foxy Brown with a twist of Missy Elliot. Her trademark is in combining a solid flow, feminine edge, [...]
Mixtape Mayhem: M.O.T.Y.
Christopher Porter, now known as C-PO, was born in New Jersey. His new mixtape, M.O.T.Y., stands for Mixtape Of The Year and was realeased in late June. His mixtape has fourteen tracks, features guests Mr. Marathon and Jo Jo Pellegrino, and already has over 38,000 downloads on datpiff.com. C-PO got his start in the summer of 2007 [...]
Riddims Watch: Beautiful Beyond
The Beautiful Beyond Riddim is a new riddim to come out on Sartout Records, featuring Claudius England on vocals. Using the bouncy and highly melodic beat as his backdrop, England is able to spin a soulful love song that would appeal to not only a reggae audience, but a R&B one as well. While keeping [...]
Matisyahu at the House of Blues
Matthew Paul Miller, known to the world as Matisyahu, was in Boston on Tuesday night with fresh songs off his new album and an entirely new look to go with it. This past winter, he told his fans through his website, “I am reclaiming myself. Trusting my goodness and my divine mission.” He shaved his [...]
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Serenata de Amor Brings Cape Verde to Emerson
Serenata de Amor, a musical theater project spearheaded by visual media arts associate professor Claire Andrade-Watkins, was brought to Emerson this past year. The project is a tribute to the morna of Cape Verde and Brava set in the 1940s. Andrade-Watkins worked with a team of faculty and staff members from Emerson to bring Serenata [...]
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Boston Calling
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The XX / Grizzly Bear
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The Postal Service
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