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New Discoveries: Japanese Breakfast, Passenger, and More

Graphics by Kevin Shin JAPANESE BREAKFAST - "BE SWEET" Michelle Zauner a.k.a. Japanese Breakfast announced her new album with a groovy, upbeat new single. "Be... Read More

St. Patrick’s Day on 88.9

Graphics by Kevin Shin On Thursday, March 17th, we'll be playing our favorite Irish artists all day long — from Thin Lizzy to Hozier! Submit... Read More

Pick of the Week: Dinosaur Jr. “I Ran Away”

Graphics by Kevin Shin By Mason Standish, Staff Writer "I Ran Away" is a return to form for band Dinosaur Jr. It's an impressive homecoming... Read More

Album Review: Lake Street Dive “Obviously”

Graphics by Kevin Shin By Meghan Hockridge, Staff Writer Artist: Lake Street Dive Album: Obviously Favorites: "Hypotheticals," "Being A Woman," "Anymore" For fans of: St.... Read More

The Hold Steady: Locked In and Ready to Go

Photo Courtesy of The Hold Steady Brooklyn-based alt-rock band The Hold Steady just released their new album, Open Door Policy. Right before it dropped, lead... Read More

New Discoveries: Wolf Alice, Future Teens, and More

Graphics by Kevin Shin WOLF ALICE - "THE LAST MAN ON EARTH" A steady piano opening welcomes you to a gentle soundscape that flows and... Read More

Boston’s Jason Ebbs is Swimming in The Deep End

When he's not studying engineering at Northeastern University, Jason Ebbs makes infectious beach rock jams. Ahead of his At-Home Concert on Wicked Local Wednesday, he... Read More

2021 Grammy Nominations: Best Rock Performance

Graphics by Kevin Shin By Riley Greenstein, Web Services Coordinator The 63rd Grammy Awards are just around the corner, and we wanted to highlight some... Read More

Pick of the Week: Arlo Parks “Hurt”

Graphics by Kevin Shin By Meghan Hockridge, Staff Writer Accompanied only by a steady backbeat and baseline, Arlo Parks puts her lyricism at the forefront... Read More

Album Review: Kings of Leon “When You See Yourself”

Graphics by Maeve Huttner By Nora Onanian, Staff Writer Artist: Kings of Leon Album: When You See Yourself Favorites: "Fairytale," "The Bandit," "Echoing,"  For fans... Read More

Maddie Medley Talks Writing New EP “Coming of Age”

Photo Courtesy of Maddie Medley Maddie Medley is a solo artist based in Nashville. She released part one of her debut EP Coming of Age... Read More

New Discoveries: Juliana Hatfield, Brandi Carlile, and More!

Graphics by Kevin Shin JULIANA HATFIELD - "MOUTHFUL OF BLOOD" After making 18 studio albums, Massachusetts-native Juliana Hatfield will return with another LP, entitled Blood,... Read More