Song of the Summer
Discover WERS :: September 3, 2021

So, What Was the Song of the Summer?

Graphics by Ainsley Basic This summer has seen a lot of great releases, but there can only be one song of the summer. Three of... Read More
Chrissie Hynde Birthday Playlist
Discover WERS :: August 31, 2021

Playlist: Celebrating Chrissie Hynde’s 70th Birthday

Graphics by Ainsley Basic The Pretenders have gone through a lot of the same changes that their fellow 80s rockers dealt with. Membership always shifting,... Read More
Syd, Future Islands, Adia Victoria, and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats
Discover WERS :: August 31, 2021

Playlist: New Discoveries 8/31

Graphics by Ainsley Basic FUTURE ISLANDS – “PEACH” Starting off with their signature bassy-synth landscape, Future Islands slowly guides the listener into their new song... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 30, 2021

Pick of the Week: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss “Can’t Let Go”

Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Mehvish Ali, Staff Writer “Can’t Let Go” covered by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss feels as though time has stood... Read More
Charlie Watts
Discover WERS :: August 25, 2021

A Tribute to Charlie Watts, Longtime Drummer for the Rolling Stones

Graphics by Ainsley Basic We were extremely saddened to hear the news of Charlie Watts’ passing yesterday morning. Watts was a longtime member of the... Read More
Lindsay Munroe
Artist Interviews :: August 25, 2021

Lindsay Munroe On Her Second Children’s Album and Collaborating With Raffi

Photo courtesy of Lindsay Munroe Just over a year ago, we spoke with local children’s artist Lindsay Munroe after the release of her debut album... Read More
Sufjan Stevens, Angelo De Augustine, Billy Idol, Dermot Kennedy, and Ben Harper, Ziggy Marley
Discover WERS :: August 24, 2021

Playlist: New Discoveries 8/24

Graphics by Ainsley Basic BILLY IDOL – “BITTER TASTE” Long-time and well-known artist Billy Idol recently released his single “Bitter Taste,” his first release in... Read More
Wet Leg
Discover WERS :: August 23, 2021

Pick of the Week: Wet Leg “Chaise Longue”

Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator With only one song under their belt, Wet Leg is already winning over hearts at... Read More
The Joy Formidable
Artist Interviews :: August 17, 2021

We Dove “Into the Blue” With The Joy Formidable

Photo courtesy of The Joy Formidable After making most of their albums on the road, Welsh alternative-rock band The Joy Formidable finished up their fifth... Read More
New Discoveries: Torres
Discover WERS :: August 17, 2021

Playlist: New Discoveries 8/17

Graphics by Ainsley Basic AIMEE MANN - "SUICIDE IS MURDER" Aimee Mann sings from the heart on her latest song, "Suicide is Murder." In a... Read More
Kingfish Ingram 662
Discover WERS :: August 16, 2021

Pick of the Week: Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram “662”

Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Mehvish Ali, Staff Writer Grammy-nominated and musically gifted Christone “Kingfish” Ingram returns to the scene with his new celebrated album,... Read More
Samia, Scout
Artist Interviews :: August 10, 2021

Samia Strips Back Delusions On Her New EP “Scout”

Photo courtesy of Sophia Matinizad New York City-based indie artist Samia just released her latest EP Scout. The four-song collection is the follow-up to her debut album The Baby,... Read More

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