Flock of Dimes Talks New Album “Head of Roses”
Photo courtesy of Flock of Dimes Jenn Wasner just released her second solo album, Head of Roses, under the moniker Flock of Dimes. Ahead of its release, she sat down with our staff writer Megan…
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Juliana Hatfield and Her Journey Through Isolation
Photography by David Doobinin, courtesy of Juliana Hatfield Boston’s own Juliana Hatfield is gearing up to release her nineteenth studio album Blood later this year. She recently sat down with Tatum Jenkins, our music coordinator….
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George Knight College of Musical Knowledge: Lecture Notes
Graphics by Kevin Shin By Megan Doherty, Staff Writer You may have heard an installment or two of our on-air segment, the George Knight College of Musical Knowledge. Now, it has expanded into a virtual…
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Ten Boston Artists You Need To Know
Graphics by Kevin Shin THE SUITCASE JUNKET Matt Lorenz, the mastermind behind The Suitcase Junket, captures the essence of a solo performer through his unique “doom folk” sound. His stage name comes from his origins…
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Local Producer Spotlight: Keithen “Bassman” Foster
Graphics by Kevin Shin By Megan Doherty, Staff Writer Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Keithen “Bassman” Foster has helped make songs for H.E.R., Teyana Taylor, Marc E. Bassy, Wyclef Jean, and Leo the Kind. As his…
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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 Sweet” is impossible to hear without nodding your head along…
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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….
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The Vault of Soul: James Brown’s Electrifying Career
Graphics by Kevin Shin By Megan Doherty, Staff Writer BIOGRAPHY Regarded as one of the founders of funk, soul, and hip-hop, James Brown earned many nicknames. He’s “The Godfather of Soul,” “The Original Disco Man,”…
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New Discoveries: Maddie Medley, Prateek Kuhad, and More!
Graphics by Kevin Shin MADDIE MEDLEY – “COMING OF AGE” Nashville-based singer Maddie Medley breathes a sullen, yet angsty rock life into “Coming of Age.” It begins with only the dark, haunting strums of her…
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Staff Picks for Top 20 Albums of 2020
Graphics by Kevin Shin The Top 20 Records of 2020 As chosen by our staff! Fiona Apple – Fetch the Bolt Cutters by Tatum Jenkins, Music Coordinator At first, I didn’t like this…
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Interview: Boston Artist Anjimile’s Debut Album Giver/Taker was a “Healing Experience”
Photo by Kannetha Brown By Lily Doolin, WERS Blog Editor While Boston-based, indie-folk artist Anjimile’s debut album “Giver/Taker” delivers new music from the rising star, much of the album was written long before he and…
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1979: A Year In Music
Graphics by Maeve Huttner By Simru Sonmez-Erbil, WERS Staff Writer If I had been alive in 1979, I’m pretty sure it would have been the best year of my life. Regardless of my nonexistence at…
