Freelance Whales Live In Studio
As the WERS studio filled with spacious and roomy rhythms and voices, it was clear Freelance Whales had indeed arrived. The studio was filled to the brim with the five musicians and their funky instruments, which help create their lively indie sound. Among them were the standard bass and acoustic guitars, but they were joined [...]
On the Verge: Jeff Beam
Who sells their new album on cassette? Jeff Beam sells his new album on cassette. The statement alone is enough to sum up the throwback, kicked-back persona of On the Verge artist from the woods of Maine, and he’s got the sound to back it up. Coming into the WERS studios with a flannel shirt, [...]
Aerosmith Plays Free Show
After rocking Commonwealth Avenue on Monday, Aerosmith, released their brand new album Music From Another Dimension! today. This is the first release from “The Bad Boys from Boston” since their 2004 cover album Honkin’ on Bobo, and their first album with original material since Just Push Play in 2001. Music From Another Dimension! was produced [...]
Nonsequitur Live In Studio
Even the grumpiest of music listeners would have had wide smiles on their faces had they been in the WERS studio this afternoon. This is because Columbia University’s co-ed a cappella group Nonsequitur stopped by to sing us three songs, and they brought with them an unparalleled amount of positive energy. Just because a group [...]
Joshua Radin on Coffeehouse
Early this cold Saturday morning, the sun was just barely pushing through the clouds when singer-songwriter Joshua Radin, accompanied by backup guitarist Brandon Walters, trundled into the WERS studio to play a few stripped-down acoustic versions of several of tracks from his newest album, Underwater. Known best for his beautifully quiet, yet distinct, voice and [...]
Neil Halstead Live In Studio
Live Music Week happens bi-annually at WERS to raise money to keep our station running. We ask if you can pledge your support in order to keep us live on air, bringing you live performances from your favorite musicians. Pledges can be made here. For one man and his guitar, Neil Halstead can make a big [...]
Eric Hutchinson Live In Studio
Eric Hutchinson’s demeanor in person seems to directly mirror the style of his music, casual and full of the sharp wit reflected in his lyrics, the Emerson College notable alum and singer-songwriter, dropped by the WERS studio this afternoon to play an acoustic set for us back at his old stomping ground. Since his graduation, [...]
Henry Rollins Live In Studio
We get a lot of special artists in our studio here at WERS, but it’s always humbling to be treated to a truly renowned guest. This Tuesday afternoon, Henry Rollins stopped through to do an exclusive interview about his new “Capitalism” tour for his spoken word. The KCRW host, spoken word artist, actor, and former Black Flag frontman [...]
Exclusive: Check Out the All A Cappella On Air Booth!
Live Music Week happens bi-annually at WERS to raise money to keep our station running. We ask if you can pledge your support in order to keep us live on air, bringing you live performances from your favorite musicians. Pledges can be made here. The DJs at WERS are responsible not only for managing the music [...]
Leeny Tunes Live In Studio
Live Music Week happens bi-annually at WERS to raise money to keep our station running. We ask if you can pledge your support in order to keep us live on air, bringing you live performances from your favorite musicians. Pledges can be made here. Leeny Tunes are no ordinary kid’s band. Formed by Illene Altman (who [...]
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Serenata de Amor Brings Cape Verde to Emerson
Serenata de Amor, a musical theater project spearheaded by visual media arts associate professor Claire Andrade-Watkins, was brought to Emerson this past year. The project is a tribute to the morna of Cape Verde and Brava set in the 1940s. Andrade-Watkins worked with a team of faculty and staff members from Emerson to bring Serenata [...]
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