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Remembering Toots Hibbert from Toots & the Maytals

Graphics by Kevin Shin Not every musician gets to go down in history as a pioneer of their genre of music, but Toots Hibbert does…. Read More

WERS Companion Guides: Wicked Local Edition

Graphics by Nicole Bae WERS is proud to present our second annual 617 Day, an all-day celebration of local music, local business, and local radio, taking place… Read More

WERS Companion Guides: Staying Active

Graphics by Nicole Bae Check out our previous editions of WERS Companion Guides here! This week on WERS Companion Guides, we’re giving you all the… Read More

Interview: The Versatile Andy Stack of Wye Oak Talks His Approach to Music

By Owen Murray, WERS Music Coordinator Andy Stack is a busy indie-rocker. He switches seamlessly between drums, guitar, bass, keys, and wherever else his music… Read More

Year In Review: Music Staff

Graphics by Natalie Mak By the WERS Music Staff It’s been another year full of great music, and now it’s time for us at 88.9… Read More

Show Review: Oompa’s Album Release an Exciting Moment for Hip-Hop in Boston

Photography by Ally Schmaling & OJ Slaughter By Owen Murray Artist: Oompa Venue: The Sinclair When: Saturday, August 10th Choose Your-Own-Ending There is no ending… Read More

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley Brings a Unifying Close to Levitate Fest

Photography by Cecilia O’Rollins By Owen Murray Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley closed out the festival Sunday night on a high note. Coming all the way… Read More

Saint Paul and the Broken Bones Stay Cool in the Heat

Photography by Cecilia O’Rollins By Owen Murray St. Paul and the Broken Bones came onto the Stoke Stage in the peak of the afternoon sun…. Read More

Tedeschi Trucks Band Close Out Night One of Levitate With A Bang

Photography by Cecilia O’Rollins By Owen Murray The Tedeschi Trucks band scaled up the performance to close out the night. With two drummers, two guitars,… Read More

Blackberry Smoke Bring Sunny Energy to a Cloudy Day at Levitate Festival

Photography by Cecilia O’Rollins By Owen Murray BLACKBERRY SMOKE TOOK THE STYLE STAGE JUST AFTER SOME RAIN LET UP AND BEFORE THE CLOUDS HAD A… Read More

Writers’ Beat — Songs to Cheer You Up with Vampire Weekend, Florence + The Machine, and more

For this week’s Writers’ Beat, we’re talking about songs that get us out of a grumpy mood. Whether you prefer some mellow, moody vocals to… Read More

Artist Profile: The Pixies and Their Legacy

  By Owen Murray Boston has more than its fair share of iconic rock bands. Aerosmith, The Cars and-of course-Boston. Not to mention favorites like… Read More