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Playlist: New Discoveries 12/6

"Arctic Monkeys’ second track off their newest album, 'The Car,' demonstrates the tonal richness of the record..."

Show Review: Alvvays Embarks on a Whimsical Odyssey

"Swaying in the crowd, listening to Alvvays permeate Roadrunner’s stage with face-melting music, was a last minute decision that should’ve been on my radar ages ago..."

A Tribute to Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac

"We were extremely saddened to hear the news of Christine McVie’s passing on Wednesday..."

Show Review: The Lone Bellow Deliver a Healing Set at the Paradise

"A crowd patiently cheers as they see Brian setting up his guitar onstage while the opening act, Bailen, clears the stage. Finally..."

Cast Your Vote for the Top 88 of 2022

"It's time for you to vote for the best new songs discovered on 889 this year! We've seen..."

Playlist: New Discoveries 11/29

"Wilco has a plethora of wonderful and warm sounding songs, many perfect for the impending stick season, but 'A Lifetime to Find' is..."

Indigenous Artists Appreciation

"As Indigenous Heritage Month comes to a close, our writing staff takes you through seven artists that deserve to be spotlighted this month and far beyond..."

Pick of the Week: LCD Soundsystem “New Body Rhumba”

"LCD Soundsystem’s 'New Body Rhumba' encapsulates the apocalyptic funk of the film 'White Noise,' for which it was written..."

Playlist: New Discoveries 11/22

"Andrew Bird takes a page out of Emily Dickinson's poetry book on his latest song, 'I felt a Funeral, in my Brain.'

Pick of the Week: Local Natives “Just Before the Morning”

"Local Native’s recently released song 'Just Before the Morning' feels a bit like tropical pop with hints of an alternative sound..."

Interview: Cowboy Junkies’ Margo Timmins Finds the Backdoor Into the Songs She Covers

"It was nearly four decades ago that the Toronto, Canada-based band Cowboy Junkies first captivated listeners with their whispery sound and reflective songwriting..."

Show Review: Marcus Mumford Begins Again

"Marcus Mumford is one of those artists that just does live music right..."