Deep Dive: Queer Radio History
“Through history’s highs and lows, queer radio—though little reported on—has remained pivotal to the advancement of the LGBTQ+ community…”
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The Vault of Soul: The Flamingos
“Each week of Black Music Month, we’ve opened the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Closing out this month is the Flamingos, a group often cited on other Vault entries as an inspiration for the greats, from Diana Ross to Smokey Robinson…”
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Pride Essay: The Soundtrack to My First Summer As Myself
“Since you guys don’t know me: Hi, I’m Ella, I’m 20 years old and this is my sixth summer knowing that I’m a queer person, or being ‘out’ …”
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Black Queer Artists: Shea Diamond, Arlo Parks & More
“With Juneteenth, Black Music Month and Pride Month all aligning, we couldn’t think of a better time to spotlight a handful of Black, queer artists who have truly changed the game…”
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The Vault of Soul: Dinah Washington
“Make way for the Queen of the Blues— Dinah Washington kicks off our Vault of Soul series this Black Music Month…”
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Album Review: Stop Making Sense Tribute
Graphics by Ava Scanlon Rarely does a piece of art come along that stirs up culture in the way that Stop Making Sense did. The Talking Heads’ concert film and corresponding live album came out…
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Show Review: An Emotional Homecoming for Tiny Habits at Royale
“It makes complete sense that for the final show of the Little Bit Farther Tour, the trio of Tiny Habits would ‘come back to Boston.’ Cinya Khan, Maya Rae and Judah Mayowa met just three years ago at Berklee College of Music…”
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Uncommon Concert Calendar: April 19-26
“Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar — your guide to the best concerts in Boston…”
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Interview: Overnight Sensations The Last Dinner Party Bring Their Modern Day Baroque Fantasy to Boston
“Encapsulating audiences with their grandiose debut album Prelude to Ecstasy, the Last Dinner Party became a global sensation seemingly overnight. Sitting down backstage with our staff writer Ren…”
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Interview: Tony Wilson Stops By Studio 889 Ahead of Special James Brown Tribute
“56 years ago, the devastating assassination of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. set in motion passion-filled riots from coast to coast…”
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Album Review: Lizzy McAlpine “Older”
“Older, for Lizzy McAlpine, is an evolution. Her growth — both personally and professionally — has manifested itself into a brand new matured, and more confident sound…”
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Interview: Caroline Rose Talks Giving In to “the Gods of Rock”
“Songwriter and producer Caroline Rose refuses to be pinned down. In over a decade of releasing music, they have put out four albums, all of which play with different sounds and elements, making it hard for…”
