Vault of Soul: The Gap Band
Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic pioneers of R&B and soul. To learn more about the Wilson brothers, known as The Gap Band, read the biography below!
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Our Favorite 2016 Albums
Everyone has been saying that 2026 is the new 2016. So, our writers have decided to take a look back at some of our favorite albums that came out in 2016
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New Discoveries: Violet Grohl “THUM”
There are a lot of things that we inherit from our parents. For Violet Grohl, musical prowess is definitely what she got from her dad. On her new single, “THUM,” Grohl manages to create a sound for herself different from that of Foo Fighters or any of her dad’s projects. In this song, she comes into her own.
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Pick of the Week: Arctic Monkeys “Opening Night”
Following an excruciatingly long break, the Arctic Monkeys have returned to us with new music! Not only is “Opening Night” a new Arctic Monkeys song, but it also is a part of the new War Child Records album, Help(2). This super conglomeration of artists is shaping up to be one of the most interesting movements in music in 2026, and “Opening Night” is just the beginning!
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Uncommon Concert Calendar: February 13 – 19
Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar – your guide to the best concerts in Boston. Each…
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(Songs) Dedicated to the Ones We Love
And now, to round out our Valentine’s Day programming, a few of our writers wanted to take this time to dedicate songs and albums to special people in their lives! This one is for you guys! Best, the WERS writing team.
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Love Songs Through the Decades
As a part of our Valentine’s Day efforts, our writers are going to take you through a portal to the past to see some of our favorite love songs through the decades!
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Vault of Soul: Brandy
Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic pioneers of R&B and soul. This week, we’re taking you through the iconic life of R&B and acting legend Brandy. To learn more, check out the biography of the icon Brandy below.
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Our First Musical Loves
To get you ready for a day full of love, admiration, and genuine kindness, our writing staff is giving you an article a day over the next three days, celebrating artists, songs, and people in our lives that we love! We hope that reading about the love that we have will give you a chance to reflect on what you value most this Valentine’s Day!
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New Discoveries: A$AP Rocky “PUNK ROCKY”
A$AP Rocky is officially back. The Harlem native just dropped his new single, “Punk Rocky,” a genre-blending track that signals the arrival of his fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, released on January 16. It’s his first full-length project since 2018.
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Pick of the Week: Noah Kahan “The Great Divide”
As the first single for Noah Kahan’s upcoming album, The Great Divide, the titular song makes a heartbreaking introduction, weaving an intricate memoir of friendship and abandonment.
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Our Favorite Artists On Our Radar For 2026
Now, we know you might be thinking that we are late to the party, but there is no such thing as too late to talk about artists that are poised to have a big year! So, here are artists that our writers think are on the rise in 2026.
