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 is also 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!

Vault of Soul: The Gap Band

Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9 Vault 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!

Tune in 12:00 a.m. Sundays throughout February for very special programming centered around iconic singers and groups of R&B and Soul. The Vault Of Soul is heard exclusively in Boston on 88.9FM, WERS.

Our Favorite Albums of 2016

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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You can support the music and programs on WERS with our real estate donation program! 

Donate any land, residential, or commercial real estate asset that’s unused or costing you money…in any location or condition.
 



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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…

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…

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