Ahead of 617 Day, a day in which WERS celebrates local talent and businesses, Web Service Coordinator, Fenton Wright, is sitting down with the artists performing to talk to them about what music and Boston means to them. Today we introduce you to Boston rock n roll band, Stop Calling Me Frank.
At ‘ERS, there are few things that we love more than Brandi Carlile, and her most recent song, “Life On The Run” is a perfect example of just how good the singer-songwriter can be when she’s at her best!
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 Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, also known as Ashford & Simpson. The married songwriting duo created so many of the classic Motown hits that we know and love today, along with a prolific vocal career that earned them legendary status!
Ahead of 617 Day, a day in which WERS celebrates local talent and businesses, Web Service Coordinator, Fenton Wright, is sitting down with the artists performing to talk to them about what music and Boston means to them. Today we introduce you to an all encompassing artist, Riah.
– Fenton Wright, Web Services Coordinator Yes, it is still 2026. Your eyes are not deceiving you, Death Cab for Cutie did release a new album…
Ahead of 617 Day, a day in which WERS celebrates local talent and businesses, Web Service Coordinator, Fenton Wright, is sitting down with the artists performing to talk to them about what music and Boston means to them. Today we want to reacquaint you with Dave Herlihy, a local Boston legend with his band, O Positive, as he talks about his musical inspirations, streaming services, and the old Boston music scene.
We have been following Violet Grohl here at WERS since she released her single “THUM” earlier this year. Now, a few months later, the singer steps into the spotlight once again with her debut album, Be Sweet to Me, and amazing songs like “Bug In The Cake.” Once again, the younger Grohl makes her sound and style distinct from that of her father charged with youthful angst and energy.
Each week of June, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. To start 2026’s June coverage, WERS recognizes Brook Benton, one of the pioneer voices in the American Jazz and R&B scene throughout the 50s and 60s.
Ahead of 617 Day, a day in which WERS celebrates local talent and businesses, Web Service Coordinator, Fenton Wright, is sitting down with the artists performing to talk to them about what music and Boston means to them. Today we want to introduce or reintroduce Will, Charlie, Jack, and Patrick, Key Found, a band that has shown up around ‘ERS before, as they talk about music, playlists, and more.
Luke Steele, one half of the electronic duo Empire of the Sun, talks the blues, the importance of visual identity, and the future of music. During the conversation, Steele also reflects on the creative partnership behind Empire of the Sun, the inspiration for the band’s latest album Ask That God, and what it’s been like to see songs connect with younger generations through social media.
I think for most people my age we all had a phase where all we could listen to was Halsey. For me, as embarrassing as it is, it was the end of my eighth grade year going into freshman year of high school. With “Lucid” Halsey speaks directly to her fans both new and old, asking if this is the life they thought they would live.
On his career-defining fourth album, The Great Divide, Noah Kahan delivers some of his strongest songwriting to date, including the Pick of the Week, “Doors.” Blending deeply personal lyrics with his signature folk-pop sound, Kahan once again proves why he is the voice of New England.
