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Album Review: Boygenius “The Record”

"All feels right in the world when Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus come together..."

Pick of the Week: Bully ft. Soccer Mommy “Lose You”

“Lose you” is a combination of guitar riffs, pop hooks, and a nostalgic beat that places it in a 2000s coming-of-age movie...

Leading Ladies of Hip Hop: Ms. Lauryn Hill

"Ms. Lauryn Hill was born May 26th in East Orange, New Jersey..."

Interview: Jenny Lewis on her New Song “Psychos” and Creative Inspiration

Singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis sat down with Breanna Nesbeth, our Music Coordinator, ahead of the release of her brand-new song "Psychos."

Wicked Awesome Women

It's Women's History Month! To celebrate, join our music team as they rediscover some influential female "movers and shakers" from Boston.

Playlist: New Discoveries 3/28

Discover the best new releases with our music staff! This week, they feature songs from Wet Leg, Youth Lagoon, Gorillaz, and Bully.

Wicked Local Sessions: JVK

"In this interview, three of the members of Boston band JVK — front-woman Jo Krieger, plus Donny, Syd and Troy — talk with staff writer Mina Rose Morales..."

Little Fuss in Studio 88-9 for Wicked Local Wednesday

Local rock band Little Fuss dropped by Studio 88-9 for Wicked local Wednesday before they played the 2023 Boston Calling Festival!

Pick of the Week: Tame Impala “Wings of Time”

"Indie psychedelic superstar Tame Impala, known for his trippy, mellow sound, performs with an unexpected and spirited determination on 'Wings of Time'"...

Rebuild Studio 889!

"We’re doing something a little different this Spring! In April, we will be celebrating Live Music Week: Makeover Edition! ..."

Album Review: Lana Del Rey “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”

"Lana Del Rey’s latest album requires your full attention and nothing less..."

Leading Ladies of Hip Hop: MC Lyte

"Lana Moorer, born October 11th, 1970, is otherwise known as MC Lyte, is undoubtedly one of the trailblazers of the Hip Hop genre..."