Album Review: Sufjan Stevens “Javelin”
“On October 6th, the multi-genre talent of Sufjan Stevens made a dazzling return to the singer-songwriter genre…”
Wicked Awesome Live Albums
To celebrate Labor Day weekend and the ‘ERS Labor Day Live program, our music team put together a carefully curated list of their favorite live albums. From Beyoncé to Bruce Springsteen, this playlist is the perfect soundtrack for a fun, yet relaxing, Labor Day weekend!
Playlist: New Discoveries 5/2
Discover new songs with our ‘ERS music team! This week we’re bringing you the latest music from Lana Del Rey, Teezo Touchdown, Manchester Orchestra, Steve Lacy, and Blondshell.
Playlist: Songs that Make us Want to Touch Grass
“This week, our music staff put together an upbeat playlist of their favorite springtime songs (AKA the songs that make them want to touch grass)…”
Leading Ladies of Hip Hop: Ms. Lauryn Hill
“Ms. Lauryn Hill was born May 26th in East Orange, New Jersey…”
Uncommon Feminist Anthems
“International Women’s Day had WERS’ writing staff combing through our catalog of songs that express female empowerment…”
Playlist: New Discoveries 2/28
The latest from our music staff! Read on for new tunes from M83, Ruston Kelly, and Tennis.
A Closer Look at the Grammys’ Best New Artist Nominees
“The 65th annual Grammys Awards ceremony, one of the biggest annual celebrations of music and artistry, took place February 5th…”
Playlist: New Discoveries 2/14
Graphics by Kasvi Bhatia Lana Del Rey – “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” “Did you know that there’s a tunnel… Read More
Pick of The Week: Arlo Parks “Weightless”
Arlo Parks is preparing to release her sophomore studio album My Soft Machine. In her statement accompanying the album release announcement, Parks’ shared “This record is life through my lens, through my body.” To give a preview of what’s to come, Parks released the album’s first single “Weightless”.
The Vault of Soul: The Isley Brothers
Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul, profiles of iconic soul pioneers. This week, get deep and funky with the Isley Brothers!
Your 2023 Music Forecast
Our staff and on air hosts share the albums they can’t wait for, and the shows they’re already making plans to see.
