Pick of the Week: The Black Keys feat. Beck “I’m With The Band”
With its catchy chorus and throwback melodies, “I’m With the Band” brings the best out of both The Black Keys and Beck.
Black Nativity, a Boston holiday tradition!
(Below is a transcript of some of the interview) Good evening. I’m DJ Mo Wilks of The Secret Spot, and we’re taking a deep dive arts-wise from studio 8-8-9 to celebrate the joy of Christmas…
Catherine breaks it down for ERS+
Studio 88-9 and Secret Spot host DJ Mo Wilks sat down with Boston Art & Music Soul Festival aka BAMSFest Founding Artistic Director Catherine T. Morris to hear her thoughts about the festival which is…
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…”
Uncommon Concert Calendar: June 28-July 5
“Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar — your guide to the best concerts in Boston…”
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…”
Photo Series: Spots in Boston with Music History Roots
Graphics by Sarah Tarlin By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator 617 Day — WERS’ celebration of the local talent and culture wrapped into Boston’s area code — is less than a week away. And in…
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…”
Pick of the Week: Billie Eilish “LUNCH”
“Ever since the release of her 2017 EP Don’t Smile At Me, singer, songwriter and producer Billie Eilish has proved time and time again that she is worthy of her exponential rise to international stardom…”
Show Review: An Electric Night at the Strand Theatre, Tony Wilson’s Tribute to James Brown
“Thrilled concertgoers packed into Dorchester’s Strand Theater for a sold out tribute concert in commemoration of the night James Brown saved Boston…”
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…”
Pick of the Week: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds “Wild God”
“Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds’ most recent song, “Wild God,” plays with mythical and biblical imagery. Cave sings about a lost, wild god in search of what everyone else is looking for…”
