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Spring in New England can be a mixed bag — days of glorious sunshine followed immediately by gloomy winter weather creates a contemplative season. Regardless, its the time of year when we start to re-emerge from winter as the world blooms around us. This month, we asked our Mass Mix contiburtors to share songs that make them feel connected to nature ahead of Earth Day. Heres what they said. The Ladybug Transistor, “Rushes Of Pure Spring” I first stumbled across this song on a Darla Recor...

Mass Mix: Niu Raza, Rico Alice And Other Artists Boston Has On Heavy Rotation March 2, 2021 For this months Mass Mix, we asked our contributors to share new local music they are playing on repeat, as we reflect on a time of year filled with uncertainty and a little bit of hope. Heres what they said. Niu Raza, “Madagascar” "Madagascar" is the closest well get to island life right now: The opening plucks of the valiha harp places an iced tropical drink into your hand, and the layered vocal h...

Mass Mix: Squirrel Flower, Red Amandala And Other Artists Boston Has On Heavy Rotation February 2, 2021 Squirrel Flower, “Explain It To Me" Squirrel Flower has blossomed into a standout vocalist in the Boston music scene. Featuring her trademark poetic, earthy melodies and smooth harmonizations, Squirrel Flower appropriately closes 2020 with her latest release, an ethereal cover of Liz Phairs 1993 sleeper hit, Explain It To Me. Its a ghostly, melancholic reflection on leaving places, people,...

Mass Mix: Janelle Monáe, Alaina Ray And Other Songs Boston Had On Heavy Rotation In 2020 December 22, 2020 Its time to say goodbye to an unprecedented year. This month, we asked our Mass Mix contributors to choose their favorite songs released in 2020. Many gravitated toward tunes filled with energy, ethereal sounds, melancholy, comfort, and anger. Heres what they said. Alaina Ray, “I Think” One of the more notable songs this year was from local newcomer pop artist Alaina Ray. Foll...