Pick of the Week: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Discover WERS :: June 6, 2022

Pick of the Week: Red Hot Chili Peppers “These Are the Ways”

Graphics by Sarah Tarlin By T.J. Grant, Staff Writer “MAKE ME A FIST” The simple image Anthony Kiedis conjures in the first line of “These... Read More
Gladys Knight & the Pips - The Vault of Soul - WERS 88.9
Discover WERS :: June 2, 2022

The Vault of Soul: Gladys Knight & the Pips

Graphics by Maeve Huttner By Breanna Nesbeth, Staff Writer   To celebrate Black Music Month, we are excited to be bringing back our Vault of... Read More
Mint Green
617 Day :: June 1, 2022

Get to Know Boston Band Mint Green Ahead of WERS’ 617 Day Concert

Photo courtesy of LA Rodgers If you haven’t already heard, WERS is putting on a concert on the night of Friday, June 17th that you... Read More
New Discoveries 5/31: Blu DeTiger, Mitski, Milky Chance
Discover WERS :: May 31, 2022

Playlist: New Discoveries 5/31

Graphics by Kasvi Bhatia BLU DETIGER - “HOT CRUSH LOVER” Blu DeTiger is ushering in the heat with her track “Hot Crush Lover.” With warmer... Read More
Pick of the Week: Wilco
Discover WERS :: May 30, 2022

Pick of the Week: Wilco “Falling Apart (Right Now)”

Graphics by Sarah Tarlin By T.J. Grant, Staff Writer On May 27th, Wilco released their very first country album, Cruel Country, in the nearly 30... Read More
Lizzy McAlpine
Artist Interviews :: May 29, 2022

Lizzy McAlpine Is Finding Her Own Way

Photo courtesy of Caity Krone Lizzy McAlpine is learning, growing, and finding her own way. The singer-songwriter, originally from just outside of Philadelphia, found herself... Read More
Zoe Sparks, Wicked Local Wednesday
Discover WERS :: May 25, 2022

Wicked Local Interview: Zoe Sparks

Photo courtesy of Will Rowan Every Wednesday, WERS presents Wicked Local Wednesday, our program dedicated to bringing you music and interviews with artists in the... Read More
Boston Calling: Get to Know the Local Artists on the Line-up
Boston Calling 2022 :: May 25, 2022

Boston Calling: Get to Know the Local Artists on the Line-up

Graphics by Kasvi Bhatia Boston Calling Music Festival is returning to the Harvard Athletic Complex for the first time since 2019. The event, which will... Read More
New Discoveries: Wet Leg, Pond, Mt. Joy
Discover WERS :: May 25, 2022

Playlist: New Discoveries 5/24

Graphics by Kasvi Bhatia WET LEG - “UR MUM” Wet Leg absolutely never misses with their splendidly chaotic and effortlessly fun sound and style as... Read More
Maurice Wilkey
Discover WERS :: May 24, 2022

Introducing Our New Operations Manager, Maurice Wilkey

Photo courtesy of Maurice Wilkey WERS is pleased to welcome Maurice Wilkey as our new operations manager. Maurice is an Emerson and 88.9 alum, class... Read More
Interpol
Discover WERS :: May 24, 2022

Pick of the Week: Interpol “Toni”

Graphics by Kasvi Bhatia By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator Interpol dial down their typically angst-filled, post-punk sound for “Toni.” The single is the first... Read More
Discover WERS :: May 18, 2022

Wicked Local Interview: Alden McWayne

Alden McWayne for WERS Every Wednesday, WERS presents Wicked Local Wednesday, our program dedicated to bringing you music and interviews with artists in the Boston/New... Read More

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