Midnight Spotlight: Ross Maq
Each week, 889@Night will recognize local unsigned talent and promote their music on air as well as on our website. We highlight the talented few who got that “fire”. By the end of the week, we let our listeners choose whether they want these artists to be added to constant rotation or not. This week [...]
“Our Version of Events” by Emeli Sandé
It’s always exciting to get an album from an international artist who hasn’t yet it made it big overseas. We may not know her name yet in the States, but Emeli Sandé is certainly not new to the ears of Brits. A Scottish soul and R&B recording artist and songwriter, Sandé collaborated with Alicia Keys, [...]
Motion City Soundtrack on The Left End
Our studio was fortunate enough to welcome in Justin Pierre (vocals) and Joshua Cain (guitar/vocals) of Motion City Soundtrack. Their newest album, Go, has sent them for quite the ride. Leaving the major label, Columbia Records, the band thought that they would ultimately be funding the record themselves, but when labels got a word that [...]
Chagigah Kitchen: Kreplach
Hello, wonderful Chagigah listeners! Now that we’ve hurdled the Fourth of July cookouts and fireworks spectacular, this weekend calls for a palate-cleanser that’ll fill you up without knocking you out. This week’s recipe, from easyjewishrecipes.com, is light, delicious, and easy to make. Enjoy the kreplach, and be sure to tune into Chagigah this week and every [...]
All A Capprofile: Straight No Chaser
Straight No Chaser, an all male A Cappella group, will be performing at the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset, Massachusetts, on July 28th of this year. The group, consisting of original members Randy Stine, Dave Roberts, Charlie Mechling, Jerome Collins, and Walter Chase, as well as newer members Michael Luginbill, Don Nottingham, Ryan Ahlwardt, [...]
Riddims Watch: Cranberry Riddim
The Cranberry Riddim, produced by Gutty Bling and Claims Records, was released in May has gained some momentum, particularly Mavado’s track “In This World”. The riddim has a hardcore edge, not really following into the more fun-loving riddims that came out around the same time like the Summer Wave Riddim. Major artists on the riddim [...]
Revo Radar: Swedish House Mafia
June 23rd, 2012 was a devastating day for dance music fans all over the globe. After four years of dominating the EDM world, the DJ super group Swedish House Mafia announced that they would be splitting up after their upcoming tour. The powerhouse trio left a message on their website saying, “We want to thank [...]
Thoughts on Theater: Actors & Podcasts
One thing that’s great about performance is that the theater and arts community is always on the hunt for new avenues with which to express them. With the Internet comes a whole new chance to look at and distribute narrative. YouTube channels such as Wigs are already breaking ground in terms of film but I [...]
“Forever So” by Husky
From its inception in the 80s, Sub-Pop has fostered a consistently impeccable lineup of artists ranging from the first heavy-hitters of grunge to current icons of indie rock such as The Shins. Proving their excellent tastes once again, the Seattle label is releasing Forever So, the debut album from Husky, who are one of the [...]
Riddims Watch: Aurora Skies
Aurora Skies is the official soundtrack to every club-goer’s Friday night! The dancehall riddim produced by Sounique Records will have every single woman in the building looking for their “Diamond in the Ruff”. Released in March of 2012, the mixtape includes music from some of the best including Sheba and the King himself Mr. Vegas. [...]
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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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