The Vault of Soul: Natalie Cole
Graphics by Sarah Tarlin; Photo courtesy of NBC Television By: D DaNubian 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…
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The Vault of Soul: The 5th Dimension
“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 Fifth Dimension’s incredible legacy…”
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Interview: King Tuff on his “Lush” New Album and Boston House Shows
“On March 23, King Tuff brought his Smalltown Stardust Tour to The Sinclair in Cambridge. Ahead of the show, he sat down with our Blog Assistant, Claire Dunham, to discuss his new album, the highs and lows of touring, and Boston’s local music scene…”
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Pick of the Week: The National ft. Taylor Swift “The Alcott”
“The record is a somber exploration of the band’s inner psyche inspired by Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel ‘Frankenstein.’ Ultimately, this mesmerizingly mellow mood is best encapsulated in one track: ‘The Alcott’…”
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Interview: Nickel Creek’s Sara Watkins on Celebrants, Family, and Great Radio
Nickel Creek have been pushing the boundaries of folk music for over thirty years. Their new album Celebrants takes them into newly personal territory and challenging arrangements, reimagining what’s possible for an acoustic trio. Our afternoon host, Phil Jones got to speak to their fiddle player, Sara Watkins, before their show at the MGM Music Hall in Boston on Saturday April 22nd.
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Playlist: New Discoveries 4/18
WERS music writers bring you new music every week! This fresh playlist includes songs from Feist, Benny Sings feat. Remi Wolf, and The Beths.
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Interview: Caroline Rose on Songwriting with Self-Love
“On April 6, Rose will perform at Royale in Boston. Ahead of their concert, they sat down with our Blog Assistant, Claire Dunham, to discuss ‘The Art of Forgetting’ and their highly-anticipated tour…”
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Leading Ladies of Hip Hop: Ms. Lauryn Hill
“Ms. Lauryn Hill was born May 26th in East Orange, New Jersey…”
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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.”
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Wicked Awesome Women
It’s Women’s History Month! To celebrate, join our music team as they rediscover some influential female “movers and shakers” from Boston.
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Interview: A Whirlwind Year for Suki Waterhouse
Suki Waterhouse brought her Coolest Place in the World tour to Paradise Rock Club in Boston for a sold-out show. She treated the audience to a performance of her new single “To Love.” Ahead of the show, Waterhouse sat down with our Music Coordinator, Breanna Nesbeth, for an interview.
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Uncommon Feminist Anthems
“International Women’s Day had WERS’ writing staff combing through our catalog of songs that express female empowerment…”
