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Samia Live in Studio 88-9

Samia stopped by to play some songs from her new album Honey (and one from her debut The Baby).  

The Vault of Soul: The Pointer Sisters

"With origins as a duo, the Pointer Sisters grew into a trailblazing trio for Black girl groups to aspire to nationwide..."

Playlist: New Discoveries 2/21

Graphics by Kasvi Bhatia Yves Tumor – “Echolalia” After a three-year hiatus, experimental musician Yves Tumor is back with their new single “Echolalia” which reminds... Read More

A Closer Look at the Grammys’ Best New Artist Nominees

"The 65th annual Grammys Awards ceremony, one of the biggest annual celebrations of music and artistry, took place February 5th..."

Pick of the Week: Depeche Mode “Ghosts Again”

"English band Depeche Mode has come out with a new single called 'Ghost again,' that to lead singer Dave Gahan, 'captures this perfect balance of melancholy and joy'...”

The Vault of Soul: Smokey Robinson

"Motown icon Smokey Robinson was born with a passion for music on February 19th, 1940..."

Playlist: New Discoveries 2/14

Graphics by Kasvi Bhatia Lana Del Rey - “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”  “Did you know that there’s a tunnel... Read More

Our ‘All Occasions’ Valentine’s Playlist

Happy Valentine's Day! Our staff has collected some tender and loving tunes to soundtrack your day, whether you're going all out for a romantic night, or moving on after a breakup. We have a love song for any occassion!

Pick of The Week: Arlo Parks “Weightless”

Arlo Parks is preparing to release her sophomore studio album My Soft Machine. In her statement accompanying the album release announcement, Parks’ shared “This record is life through my lens, through my body.” To give a preview of what’s to come, Parks released the album’s first single “Weightless”.

The Vault of Soul: The Isley Brothers

Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul, profiles of iconic soul pioneers. This week, get deep and funky with the Isley Brothers!

Playlist: New Discoveries 2/9

New music from Gracie Abrams, plus local bands Pile and hemenway.

Pick of the Week: Boygenius “True Blue”

Graphics by Kasvi Bhatia By Kathia Dawson, Staff Writer “It feels good to be known so well…” -Lucy Dacus, True Blue  THE PERSONIFICATION OF A... Read More