Throwback Thursday: J Mascis
For this week’s Throwback Thursday we’re playing a set from Dinosaur Jr. to celebrate J Mascis’ birthday, which was this week. It’s always refreshing to hear a new album from an, ahem, old band that doesn’t feel like a cynical cash grab, and the fact that Dinosaur Jr. just churned out another great one (this [...]
Throwback Thursday: Led Zeppelin
This week, we’re going to have a special extended edition of Throwback Thursday, as we’ll be playing tracks from Led Zeppelin’s recently released concert film and album Celebration Day. The show featured in Celebration Day took place in London in 2007. It was part of the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert, which benefited Ertegun’s own education charity, and [...]
Throwback Thursday: George Harrison
For this week’s Throwback Thursday we’re playing a set from George Harrison as today marks 11 years since his death. If you’re a WERS fan, chances are you’re already pretty well aware of George Harrison. Lead guitarist for The Beatles and an iconic solo artist in his own right, there’s a special corner of the [...]
Throwback Thursday: Arlo Guthrie
For this week’s Throwback Thursday we’re playing a set of songs from Arlo Guthrie. While Arlo Guthrie is without a doubt one of the most important and influential artists of all time, especially to many of the artists played on WERS, you probably already figured out why we’re choosing this Thursday to highlight the legend. Hint: it [...]
Throwback Thursday: The Beach Boys
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, we’re celebrating the career of The Beach Boys in the wake of the release of their latest greatest hits album Fifty Big Ones. Has any band ever had such a wide appeal as The Beach Boys? Sure, they likely have their detractors – maybe their music is too saccharine for some, too cloying, [...]
Throwback Thursday: Bonnie Raitt
For this week’s Throwback Thursday, we’re celebrating Bonnie Raitt’s birthday with a set of her music. Active since the 1970′s, Bonnie Raitt has been an icon for quite some time. The early parts of her career are characterized by a roots influenced sound that was heavily acclaimed, if not widely popular. That changed in the [...]
Throwback Thursday: RHCP’s Anthony Kiedis
For this week’s Throwback Thursday we’re celebrating Anthony Kiedis’ 50th birthday with a set of Red Hot Chili Peppers songs. A brief survey of any number of my high school friends would quickly make it apparent that, at a time, my favorite band was far and away Red Hot Chili Peppers. Though that may no [...]
Throwback Thursday: R.E.M.’s “Document”
For this week’s Throwback Thursday we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of R.E.M.’s Document by playing tracks from the album. Document‘s original album artwork featured the phrase “file under fire.” The designation fits this album maybe more so than any other in the deep R.E.M. catalogue. Not only is fire prominently used (i.e. screamed) in the chorus of “The One [...]
Throwback Thursday: Jimi Hendrix Experience
For this week’s Throwback Thursday we’re playing a set from The Jimi Hendrix Experience, which was founded 46 years ago tomorrow. Few bands have been as influential as The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Formed in London (officially on October 12, 1966), bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell were originally conceived as Hendrix’s backing band. The [...]
Throwback Thursday: Janis Joplin
For this week’s Throwback Thursday we’re marking the 42nd anniversary of Janis Joplin’s death with a set of classic Joplin songs. Few artists have left as indelible a mark on music as Janis Joplin. She cleared the way for female musicians to have more opportunities in music than ever before and is considered an idol [...]
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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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Boston Calling
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The XX / Grizzly Bear
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The Postal Service
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