Author: fwright

  • Pick Of The Week: Alex G “Afterlife”

    Pick Of The Week: Alex G “Afterlife”

    Back from scoring for Jane Schoenbrun’s hypnotic, eerie horror films (I Saw the TV Glow, We’re All Going to the World’s Fair), Alex G marks a luminous return with new single, “Afterlife,” setting the tone for what’s to come for his upcoming album, Headlights (set to release July 18th).

  • Uncommon Concert Calendar: July 4-10

    Uncommon Concert Calendar: July 4-10

    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.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.

  • Queer Rockstar Showcase

    Queer Rockstar Showcase

    On the last days of Pride month, WERS wants to continue celebrating pride with four queer artists who not only were amazing musicians, but also are and were massive contributors and influences within the LGBTQIA+ community: Kathleen Hanna, Bonnie Fraser, George Michael, and David Bowie

  • Queer Anthems We Love

    Queer Anthems We Love

    On the last days of Pride month, WERS is celebrating with four songs that we think of as “Pride Anthems”: Brandi Carlile’s “The Story,” Queen’s “I Want To Break Free,” Bikini Kill’s “Rebel Girl,” and Diana Ross’ “I’m Coming Out.”

  • Photo of Earth, Wind & Fire with a golden bird that stretches from the top to the bottom

    Vault Of Soul: Earth, Wind & Fire

    Each week of June, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. To continue 2025’s June coverage, WERS recognizes the legendary band Earth, WInd & Fire, one of the most influential bands of all time, blurring the lines between funk, soul, and R&B music.