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Pick of the Week: Haute and Freddy “Dance the Pain Away”

Every week, our student music team highlights a new song for you to discover.

This week, it’s an infectious, fun, and danceable song from L.A. based pop duo Haute and Freddy called “Dance the Pain Away.”

Read what our Web Services Coordinator Fenton had to say about the song.

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The Vault of Soul: Whitney Houston

Each week of June (Black Music Month,) we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. To continue 2026’s June coverage, WERS recognizes Whitney Houston. She had a legendary career spanning almost three decades and achieved unseen heights of fame.

You can revisit past Vault of Soul articles here, featuring artists such as James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and more. Be sure to tune into 88.9 every night between 10 pm and 2 am for The Secret Spot.

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WERS 617 Day Photos

WERS 617 Day 2026 is in the books. Whether you joined us on the air for all local music or in person at the Emerson College UnCommon Corner, thank you.

You can experience the day again or for the first time through these photos.

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Donate Your Unwanted Real Estate to WERS


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. Even with taxes, mortgage balances, or maintenance due.

As long as there’s equity in the property, we’ll take care of all the financial details.
You might even get yourself a tax deduction!.



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Vault of Soul: Whitney Houston

Each week of June, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. To continue 2026’s June coverage, WERS recognizes the…

Vault of Soul: Kool & The Gang

Few groups in music history have managed to stay relevant across multiple generations quite like Kool & the Gang. With a career spanning more than…
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