617 Day :: May 15, 2023

617 Day: Join Us as We Spotlight Local Talent and Local Business on June 17th

All day on Saturday, June 17th, fans of WERS can experience our world class local music and celebrate our awesome city...
Album Review, Boygenius, The Record, WERS 88.9FM, Music Review, Boston
Album Review :: April 3, 2023

Album Review: Boygenius “The Record”

"All feels right in the world when Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus come together..."
Leading Ladies of Hip Hop, Hip Hop, 50 years of Hip Hop, Ms. Lauryn Hill, WERS 88.9, ERS+
Discover WERS :: March 31, 2023

Leading Ladies of Hip Hop: Ms. Lauryn Hill

"Ms. Lauryn Hill was born May 26th in East Orange, New Jersey..."
JVK, Jo Krieger, WERS 88.9FM, Boston, Local music, Boston music, Wicked Local Wednesday, Wicked local sessions, wicked local interview, interview, artist interview
Discover WERS :: March 27, 2023

Wicked Local Sessions: JVK

"In this interview, three of the members of Boston band JVK — front-woman Jo Krieger, plus Donny, Syd and Troy — talk with staff writer Mina Rose Morales..."
Live Music Week, Rebuild Studio 889, Support Local Radio, Radio, WERS 88.9FM, Boston, Makeover, Rebuild, Renovation
Discover WERS :: March 26, 2023

Rebuild Studio 889!

"We’re doing something a little different this Spring! In April, we will be celebrating Live Music Week: Makeover Edition! ..."
Album Review, Lana Del Rey, Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, WERS 88.9, Boston
Album Review :: March 26, 2023

Album Review: Lana Del Rey “Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd”

"Lana Del Rey’s latest album requires your full attention and nothing less..."
Discover WERS :: March 12, 2023

Pick of the Week: Paramore “Running Out of Time”

"American rock band Paramore is back with their triumphant sixth album 'This is Why.' This is their first in nearly six years..."
Uncommon Feminist Anthems - Women's History Month
Discover WERS :: March 10, 2023

Uncommon Feminist Anthems

"International Women’s Day had WERS’ writing staff combing through our catalog of songs that express female empowerment..."
WERS 88.9FM, Grammys, Best New Artist, Anitta, Samara Joy, Omar Apollo, Tobe Nwigwe, Muni Long, Latto
Artist Profile :: February 20, 2023

A Closer Look at the Grammys’ Best New Artist Nominees

"The 65th annual Grammys Awards ceremony, one of the biggest annual celebrations of music and artistry, took place February 5th..."
Bruce Springsteen, Turn Back the Hands of Time, Pick of the Week
Discover WERS :: January 2, 2023

Pick of the Week: Bruce Springsteen “Turn Back the Hands of Time”

"Bruce Springsteen’s twenty-first studio album, 'Only the Strong Survive,' is a fascinating turn in the American music veteran’s career..."
Wunderhorse, Jacob Slater, British Rock, Rock, WERS 88.9FM, Boston
Artist Interviews :: December 19, 2022

Interview: Wunderhorse and the Art of Listening

"British band Wunderhorse have embarked on a debut tour, just released their first album, 'Cub,' and are making significant waves on both sides of the Atlantic..."
WERS 88.9FM - New Discoveries Playlist - Surnames, Gorillaz, Cigarettes After Sex
Discover WERS :: December 13, 2022

Playlist: New Discoveries 12/13

"The title and unusual subject matter of 'Baby Queen' come from a dream Damon Albarn had about the Thai crown princess..."

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