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…”
Playlist: New Discoveries 11/15
“If you’re looking for a groovy reality check, then Air Traffic Controller’s latest release, “20,” should be your next listen…”
Pick of the Week: Beabadoobee “The Perfect Pair”
“Typically known for her soft guitar ballads and straightforward lyrics, Beabadoobee has completely transformed with her latest album ‘Beatopia’…”
Interview: First Aid Kit Say Making Their Latest Album Was “Like Pure Joy”
“Ahead of the record’s release, the Swedish sisters of First Aid Kit sat down with staff writer Kira Weaver. They talked about folk as a form of rebellion, how working on Palomino helped them rediscover why…”
Show Review: The 1975’s Mesmerizing Effect Was on Full Display at MGM
“It’s hard not to get hooked on the 1975’s innovative and compelling aura. It was just a few weeks prior to attending the band’s Boston show that…”
