Artist Interviews :: August 27, 2020

Interview: Gus Dapperton: “I’m striving to not sound like anything in particular”

Photography by Jess Farran By Lily Doolin, WERS Blog Editor The first time singer/songwriter Gus Dapperton heard himself on the radio, he was in the... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 26, 2020

Labor Day Live

Graphics by Nicole Bae WERS is celebrating Labor Day with one last summer kick: Listen for Labor Day Live starting Friday, September 4th on 88.9, running through... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 21, 2020

Standing Room Only: Kitchen Kickline Roundtable

Graphics by Nicole Bae WERS 88.9 FM's own Phil Jones hosted a roundtable discussion on the future of Boston's theater scene in the face of... Read More
Brandi Blaze
Artist Interviews :: August 20, 2020

Interview: Boston’s Brandie Blaze says, “This is my hometown, and I want to put on for my city”

By Simru Sonmez-Erbil, WERS Staff Writer Local hip-hop legend Brandie Blaze isn't going anywhere - literally. Despite some initial difficulties in getting onto city stages,... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 20, 2020

How to Teach Yourself to Play Guitar

Graphics by Maeve Huttner By Megan Doherty, WERS Staff Writer After months of social distancing, you're probably getting a bit stir crazy. Streaming classic sitcoms... Read More
Artist Interviews :: August 18, 2020

Interview: Relishing in Quiet Moments with Local Artist ksrmr

Photo Courtesy of ksrmr By Lily Doolin, WERS Blog Editor Berklee College of Music student Maria-Elena Kaser, aka ksrmr, transformed the face of her project... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 14, 2020

Election 2020

Graphics by Nicole Bae The 2020 Presidential Election is almost here, and WERS has you covered when it comes to all things voting. Check out... Read More
Squirrel Flower
Artist Interviews :: August 13, 2020

Interview: The Story Behind Local Artist Squirrel Flower’s Origins

Story Cover Photo by Maria Gelsomini By Simru Sonmez-Erbil, WERS Staff Writer In her latest album, I Was Born Swimming, Squirrel Flower (Ella O'Connor Williams) dives into... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 12, 2020

WERS Companion Guides: The Ultimate Pet Playlist

We're celebrating the dog days of summer here at WERS with the help of local animal shelters and rescue organizations - and our furry (or... Read More
Artist Interviews :: August 11, 2020

Interview: Lonely Pirate Committee’s Unconventional Creation Process

Photo Courtesy of Lonely Pirate Committee By Simru Sonmez-Erbil, WERS Staff Writer Voice memos, iPhone microphones - This isn't an Apple product placement, but rather... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 7, 2020

Playlist: Vacation From Home

Graphics by Kevin Shin By Simru Sonmez-Erbil, WERS Staff Writer No matter how many high-speed trains they build, there will never be any better form... Read More
Artist Interviews :: August 6, 2020

Interview: Coral Moons on Persevering Through a Pandemic

By Lily Doolin, WERS Blog Editor Local retro-rock band Coral Moons is no stranger to the airwaves of 88.9. Most recently, they gave an incredible... Read More

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