Pick of the Week: Gigi Perez “Sailor Song”
“Gigi Perez is one of these voices that gained traction through social media, and her “Sailor Song” is giving the rest of the world a taste of her musical prowess…”
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A rundown of Trump’s current cabinet picks
You Are Here From WERS · A rundown of Trump’s current cabinet picks By Annie Sarlin and Madison Lucchesi Following re-election, President-elect Donald Trump has filled several positions in his cabinet. However, the Senate must…
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The Julien Baker Renaissance
After nearly a decade in the music business, Julien Baker is finally receiving the acclamation she deserves…
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Pick of the Week: Lucius, “Old Tape” ft. Adam Granduciel
Lucius teamed up with Adam Granduciel for a throwback indie pop jam on their new track “Old Tape.”
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WERS Labor Day Live
“Throughout the long holiday weekend, we’ll feature mini concerts from iconic live albums, and sessions recorded here at Studio 88-9! Whether you’re going to the Cape, up north, or just out back to the deck…take the energy of the crowd with you…”
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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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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…”
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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…”
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Labor Live Live 2023
All Labor Day weekend, we’re playing cuts from some of our favorite live albums. Each hour, we’ll pick two or three of the best performances on the album. Check out our lineup here, and keep us on all weekend!
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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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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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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.
