New Discoveries: Death Cab for Cutie “Punching the Flowers”
– 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…
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Dave Herlihy Talks About His Love of Music, TikTok, and the Boston Music Scene heading into 617 Day
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.
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Pick of the Week: Violet Grohl “Bug In The Cake”
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.
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Vault of Soul: Brook Benton
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.
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Get to Know Local Band Key Found: Musical Inspirations, Playlists, and More
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.
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Empire of the Sun’s Luke Steele Talks to WERS’ Own Lindsay Gould on Identity, the Blues, 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.
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New Discoveries: Halsey “Lucid”
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.
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Pick of the Week: Noah Kahan “Doors”
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.
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Uncommoon Concert Calendar: May 29 – June 4
Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar – your guide to the best concerts in Boston. Each week, our intrepid music staff picks out some upcoming concerts you won’t want to miss.
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New Discoveries: Blondshell “Heart Has to Work So Hard”
Blondshell with her new song “Heart Has to Work So Hard” has captured what a one-sided relationship looks and feels like. It is loud, messy, and completely detrimental to your mental health.
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Pick of the Week: Mt. Joy “In the Middle” (ft. Gigi Perez)
Off of their 2025 album, Hope We Have Fun, Mt. Joy and Gigi Perez have combined to give us the amazing “In the Middle.” This combines groovy folk acoustics with the smooth voice of Perez to make a song so addicting that you won’t ever want to put it down!
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Pick of the Week: Sam Fender and Olivia Dean “Rein Me In”
There is something truly special about two amazing artists teaming up on a song. Luckily for us we need not look further than “Rein Me In” by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean. On this track, Fender’s raw acoustic guitar blends with Dean’s soulful voice to form a musical match made in heaven!
