50 Years of Hip Hop: 2Pac
“We’re celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop by taking you inside the life and work of legendary MC’s. This week: 2Pac. Make sure to listen to ERS+ where history continues to unfold…”
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The Vault of Soul: The O’Jays
“Each week of Black Music Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul, profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into The O’Jays’ incredible legacy…”
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New Discoveries: Gorillaz “Orange County”
In the newest album from the iconic band Gorillaz, there’s an incredibly well-produced song about the loss you feel when someone you love leaves in one way or another. The album, called The Mountain, was released in January, and much of it stems from a deep feeling of personal loss experienced by two band members, as well as a life-changing trip to India.
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Women’s Hisory Month Spotlight: Norah Jones
This Women’s History Month, we are highlighting different women artists all month! Today, on her birthday, we chose to put the spotlight on Norah Jones. To learn more about her and her music, read this article!
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Vault of Soul: Erykah Badu
Each week of February, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. To continue 2026’s February coverage, WERS recognizes Erykah Badu, one of the most recognizable names and voices in R&B, through the 90s, and 2000s.
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Black Owned Businesses Pop-up
By Gabby Berry Transcript: NAT SOUND WE ARE WELL INTO THE 100TH BLACK HISTORY MONTH THIS FEBRUARY. THROUGH SNOW STORMS AND FRIGID WINDS, BOSTON FILLS THE COLD WITH BLACK HISTORY EXHIBITS AND POP-UPS WEEKLY. A…
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(Songs) Dedicated to the Ones We Love
And now, to round out our Valentine’s Day programming, a few of our writers wanted to take this time to dedicate songs and albums to special people in their lives! This one is for you guys! Best, the WERS writing team.
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Love Songs Through the Decades
As a part of our Valentine’s Day efforts, our writers are going to take you through a portal to the past to see some of our favorite love songs through the decades!
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Pick of the Week: Noah Kahan “The Great Divide”
As the first single for Noah Kahan’s upcoming album, The Great Divide, the titular song makes a heartbreaking introduction, weaving an intricate memoir of friendship and abandonment.
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Our Perfect Fall Outfit Pieces
As it is the last day of November, and by association one of the final days of fall, our writers wanted to take the opportunity to tell you about songs that would help make up a perfect outfit!
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Pick of the Week: Wednesday “Townies”
88.9’s favorite midwest-emo indie rock band is back and better than ever with “Townies,” the latest off of their sixth studio album Bleeds.
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Uncommon Concert Calendar: November 21 – 27
Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar – your guide to the best concerts in Boston. Each week, our intrepid music staff picks out some upcoming concerts you won’t want to miss.
