The Walkmen Live In Studio
With their newest album, Heaven, released ten years since their debut record, it’s clear The Walkmen have a lot of memories to look back on. Singer and guitarist Hamilton Leithauser, guitarist Paul Maroon, bassist Walter Martin, and drummer Matt Barrick all stopped by the WERS studio for a special live performance (keyboardist Peter Bauer was unable to join with [...]
This or That: “Just Me and You”
Tony! Toni! Tone! – “Just Me and You” VS Bobby Valention ft. Raphael Sadiq – “Just Me and You” I prefer the Bobby Valentino version; I think it has more soul and romance to it. For some reason the original version seems to bore me where as the Bobby Valentino version gets me more [...]
Riddims Watch: Chill Spot Riddim
The Chill Spot riddim is a riddim you cannot miss. Produced by Chimney Records, it gives off a stress-free feeling. It was released March 2012, but has become a heavy hitter recently. The riddim has something for everyone. It is a type that you can just play in the car, when you’re cleaning the house, [...]
Marley Documentary Review
The life of the great legendary singer Robert Nessa Marley, otherwise known as Bob Marley, is depicted in the documentary Marley. If you are a Marley fan, I know you have already watched this and may have many feelings about it. If you have not seen it- you need to. According to Bob Marley’s official [...]
Black Music Month: Ice Cube
June is Black Music Month, on June 20th 889@Night is highlighting Ice Cube.
Black Music Month: Jah Cure
June is Black Music Month, on June 20th Rockers is highlighting Jah Cure.
Timeless Tuesday: Juneteenth
For this week’s Timeless Tuesday, we will commemorate “Juneteenth”. “Juneteenth” is celebrated on June 19th every year to celebrate the official announcement of the abolishment of slavery. On June 19th, 1865 in Galveston, Texas union soldiers, led by General Gordon Granger, of the Civil War arrived and told all the slaves that they were officially free. Galveston [...]
On the Verge: Callaghan
Moving from London, UK to Atlanta, Georgia may seem anticlimactic for a rising musician, but for Georgina Callaghan, known to the world as Callaghan, that was her path to a music career. It all started with an email to Shawn Mullins via MySpace back in 2009. “I met Shawn in an unusual way,” said Callaghan [...]
Where Are They Now: Jon B
Jon B, born Jonathan David Buck, was born in Rhode Island, but his family decided to move to California and raise him there. Jon B’s father was a music professor and his mother was a pianist. His two siblings also played instruments as well. Jon B first started so sing at the age of four [...]
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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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June 12
The Postal Service
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