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Best of ‘ERS: A Year In Review

Graphics by Ainsley Basic The nominations are in! To celebrate all of the great local songs, local shows, live mixes and more that were a… Read More

Pick of the Week: Sunflower Bean “Baby Don’t Cry”

Graphics by Sarah Tarlin By Mason Standish, Staff Writer Long Island New York-based indie-rock darlings, Sunflower Bean, deliver a foot-stomping and tear-jerking new tune with… Read More

Show Review: Mayer Hawthorne’s Soulful Stage Presence

Photography by Mason Standish By Mason Standish, Staff Writer Artist: Mayer Hawthorne  Venue: Big Night Live  When: Saturday, November 13th  Sprinkled throughout Mayer Hawthorne’s rousing… Read More

Playlist: New Discoveries 11/2

Graphics by Ainsley Basic TEARS FOR FEARS – “THE TIPPING POINT” Tears for Fears is back after a 17-year long break, resuming their alternative sound… Read More

The Songs That Haunt Us

Graphics by Ainsley Basic It’s the end of October, and our music writing staff is getting into the spooky spirit! Read along as the team… Read More

Show Review: Mt. Joy Lights Up Leader Bank Pavilion

Photography by Sam Wachs By Mason Standish, Staff Writer Artist: Mt. Joy Venue: Leader Bank Pavilion When: Tuesday, October 5th   Mt. Joy’s fans arrived… Read More

Behind-the-scenes at WERS: Meet Our Student Teams

Graphics by Ainsley Basic A big part of what makes WERS so special is our student staff. This fall semester brought in many returning friends… Read More

Playlist: New Discoveries 9/14

Graphics by Ainsley Basic   PARQUET COURTS – “WALKING AT A DOWNTOWN PACE” Brooklyn-based rock collective Parquet Courts deliver an upbeat and moody answer to… Read More

Playlist: New Discoveries 9/7

Graphics by Ainsley Basic JACK RABBIT – “SALEM” A serene guitar melody and calming vocals introduce Jack Rabbit’s newest single, “Salem.” Former Emerson students, they… Read More

Playlist: New Discoveries 8/3

Graphics by Ainsley Basic CHILDISH GAMBINO AND BRITTANY HOWARD – “STAY HIGH” Groovy, spacey, and soulful. Childish Gambino’s cover of Brittany Howard’s hit “Stay High”… Read More

Our Favorite Local Albums of 2021 So Far

Graphics by Ainsley Basic Here at WERS, we love local artists. Boston’s music scene is dynamic and bustling, and 2021 has already seen a ton… Read More

Pick of the Week: Lucy Dacus “Brando”

Graphics by Maeve Huttner By Mason Standish, Staff Writer Indie rock darling Lucy Dacus’ recently released album, Home Video, is an absolute gem to listen… Read More