Fun on the Playground: Boston Harbor
Hey Playgroundgoers! If you are interested in having a fun day in the sun, there are plenty of fun options for you to do along the Boston Harbor. There are many fun activities, from seeing animals to getting your hands dirrrrrty like a pirate! The Boston Harbor offers many things that you can do, however [...]
This Week In Music History
Happy Friday and TGIF! And an interesting one for music history per usual, of course. On July 27, 1979 in Scottsdale, Arizona, an Indian art store owned by shock rocker Alice Cooper was firebombed, resulting in $200,000 worth of destruction to the shop. Cooper, unsurprisingly, had been making some negative remarks regarding disco music (who could blame [...]
Riddims Watch: Dial Out
This summer is all about the new dancehall riddims. If you have not heard Christopher Martin in his recent hit, “Dial Out” featuring Agent Sasco, you need to! This song has the perfect riddim to it and is on the Dial Out riddim, which has a smooth and rocking beat. This riddim was produced by [...]
Mixtape Mayhem: 1999
With style and a flow that pay homage to legendary New York MCs, 17 year-old Brooklyn rapper Joey Bada$$ proved fellow New York rapper Nas’ 2008 album title Wrong… Hip-Hop is Not Dead. Joey Bada$$ recently released his new mix tape 1999 hosted by Pro Era. This mix tape channeled the spirit of Hip Hop from [...]
Where Are They Now: Mary Jane Girls
The Mary Jane Girls consisted of seven ladies: Joanne McDuffie, Candice Ghant, Kimberly Wuletich, Cheryl Bailey, Yvette Marine, and the Water Sisters (Maxine and Julia). The Mary Jane Girls are a protégé of Rick James and originally the name was only supposed to be for McDuffie and her solo career. When James realized that both [...]
Throwback Thursday: Queen
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, we are celebrating Roger Taylor’s birthday with a set of Queen songs. In early 1970, guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor of the band Smile were encouraged by a 24 year old Farrokh Bulsara to change their name to “Queen” following the departure of their bassist, Tim Staffell. Bulsara [...]
The Velvet Underground and Nico Deluxe Reissue in October
It’s one of the most popular album covers from the ’60s and is reprinted and reposted nearly everywhere imaginable nowadays. It’s time The Velvet Underground and Nico’s popular self-titled debut from 1967 will be treated to a deluxe reissue to celebrate the record’s 45 anniversary. On October 1st, the album will come out on Universal [...]
Riddims Watch: Karnival Konneck
With Boston’s Caribbean Carnival quickly approaching, Rockers on 88.9WERS has found just the right riddims to get you ready to jump and wave the flag of your people! Released back in February – during the actual Carnival time of the Islands – and coming to you from Bambino & Coppershot Music, Karnival Konneck Riddim is a small [...]
Mixtape Mayhem: Jackin’ For Beats
It seems like nowadays that every rapper’s child thinks they have talent. Diggy Simmons, Willow Smith, and Cory Gunz have definitely stepped up to carry on a legacy. But not every baby star can deliver. And that’s the problem with OMG. His dad, Ice Cube, is one of the most notorious gangster rappers in the [...]
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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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June 21
Fleetwood Mac
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June 23
B-52s + Go-Go’s
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July 9
Paul McCartney
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July 10
She & Him
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July 20
Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket
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