The Vault of Soul: Stevie Wonder
Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into Stevie Wonder’s incredible legacy…”
The Top 88 of 2023
“2023 was an unusual year for music. In 2022, major releases from the likes of Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Beyonce dominated conversation. This year was a little bit quieter…”
Pick of the Week: Noah Kahan and Hozier “Northern Attitude”
“On November 10th, “Northern Attitude” became Northern Lad-itude with the re-release of the song by Noah Kahan, featuring none other than Hozier…”
Show Review: The Boys Are Back in Town! Boygenius Take MGM By Storm
“I’ll be the first to admit that unlike so many people at MGM Fenway on Monday night were, I’m not a boygenius devotee…”
Uncommon Concert Calendar: August 25-September 1
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.
Interview: Jenny Lewis on her New Song “Psychos” and Creative Inspiration
Singer-songwriter Jenny Lewis sat down with Breanna Nesbeth, our Music Coordinator, ahead of the release of her brand-new song “Psychos.”
A Closer Look at the Grammys’ Best New Artist Nominees
“The 65th annual Grammys Awards ceremony, one of the biggest annual celebrations of music and artistry, took place February 5th…”
Pick of the Week: Sunflower Bean “Baby Don’t Cry”
Graphics by Sarah Tarlin By Mason Standish, Staff Writer Long Island New York-based indie-rock darlings, Sunflower Bean, deliver a foot-stomping and tear-jerking new tune with their recent release “Baby Don’t Cry.” Staying true to the…
Show Review: Mayer Hawthorne’s Soulful Stage Presence
Photography by Mason Standish By Mason Standish, Staff Writer Artist: Mayer Hawthorne Venue: Big Night Live When: Saturday, November 13th Sprinkled throughout Mayer Hawthorne’s rousing two-hour set came frequent remarks about how much he had…
Album Review: Paul McCartney “McCartney III Imagined”
Graphics by Kevin Shin By Tatum Jenkins, Music Coordinator Paul McCartney released his latest album McCartney III late last year. Now, it’s getting an update through the eyes of other musicians. Brilliant artists of all…
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 singer Craig Finn sat down with on-air host Meghan Hockridge….
Top 88 Songs of 2020
Graphics by Kevin Shin The Top 88 of 2020 Somehow, after playing over 300 new songs on the station in this insane year, we have tallied your votes and are delighted to present the…
