The Top 88 of 2022
Graphics by Kasvi Bhatia We heard from nearly 500 listeners weighing in on nearly 200 songs we discovered in 2022. ‘ERS listeners chose a dynamic…
Our Favorite Local Albums of 2022
Graphics by Monika Krueger In July, we covered Our Favorite Local albums of 2022 So Far and now, 5 months later, we’re continuing on the…
Pick of the Week: Will Dailey “Christmas of Course”
Graphics by Angie Pham By Nirvana Ragland, Staff Writer If you’ve been looking for a new holiday song to cozy up with, you have local…
Interview: Wunderhorse and the Art of Listening
“British band Wunderhorse have embarked on a debut tour, just released their first album, ‘Cub,’ and are making significant waves on both sides of the Atlantic…”
Playlist: New Discoveries 12/13
“The title and unusual subject matter of ‘Baby Queen’ come from a dream Damon Albarn had about the Thai crown princess…”
Pick of the Week: Yo La Tengo “Fallout”
“‘Close your eyes, fall out of time with me,’ Ira Kaplan asks, as if he’s reaching out his hand to his devoted listeners…”
Interview: Inside One of the Albums of the Year— Alvvays Talk “Blue Rev”
“‘Blue Rev’, the recently released third album from Canadian Indie-pop band Alvvays, is being hailed by many as the best record released this year. Sitting down for an interview…”
Show Review: Pond Brings the Funk from Down Under to the Sinclair
“Australian psychedelic-rock group Pond brought the Sinclair’s audience to their feet…”
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…”
