Discover WERS :: January 1, 2024

The Top 88 of 2023

"2023 was an unusual year for music. In 2022, major releases from the likes of Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Beyonce dominated conversation. This year was a little bit quieter..."
75th Birthday :: December 30, 2023

Join Us in Celebrating 75 Years of WERS!

"Throughout 2024, 88.9 WERS, Boston’s Uncommon Radio, is celebrating our 75th birthday! Broadcasting from Emerson College, we’re an independent..."
Our Favorite Local Albums of 2023, Boston, Boston Music, Boston Musician, WERS 88.9 FM
Album Review :: December 22, 2023

Our Favorite Local Albums of 2023

"Boston’s music scene is one worth celebrating. That’s why our writing staff is excited to take you through 15 of our favorite..."
A Very Indie Christmas, Playlist, Christmas Songs, Holiday music, Laufey, dodie, Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, The Pogues, Sufjan Stevens, WERS 88.9 FM
Discover WERS :: December 22, 2023

A Very Indie Christmas

"When you get tired of the Christmas classics, our writing staff has some suggestions for songs you can turn to, all with an indie flare..."
The Japanese House, quinnie, In the End It Always Does, Saw You In a Dream, Roadrunner, WERS 88.9 FM
Discover WERS :: December 17, 2023

Show Review: The Japanese House Brings it Full Circle at Roadrunner

"I 'Saw You In a Dream,' but thankfully, I saw the Japanese House in real life. This moniker belongs to 28-year-old Englander Amber Bain, who..."
Thee Sacred Souls, LA LOM, Royale Boston, Soul, Chicano Soul, Show Review, WERS 88.9 FM
Discover WERS :: December 16, 2023

Show Review: A Night of Soulful Serenity with Thee Sacred Souls

"Thee Sacred Souls performed wonderfully at the Royale the night of Wednesday, December 6th..."
Pick of the Week, The Smile, Wall of Eyes, Thom Yorke, Johnny Greenwood, Tom Skinner, WERS 88.9 FM
Discover WERS :: December 11, 2023

Pick of the Week: The Smile “Wall of Eyes”

"What do you get when you put together two of the founding members of Radiohead with a drummer who grew up on ’90s grunge and metal and cut his teeth into the London jazz scene?..."
Cherry Glazerr, Clementine Creevy, I Don’t Want You Anymore, Interview, WERS 88.9 FM
Artist Interviews :: December 11, 2023

Interview: Cherry Glazerr On Getting “More Expiremental” For New Album

"The end of 2023 has been big for Los Angeles-based band Cherry Glazerr with the release of 'I Don’t Want You Anymore'..."
Uncommon Concert Calendar, mxmtoon, The Maine, The Japanese House, Magnificent Danger, Will Dailey, Darlingside
Discover WERS :: December 8, 2023

Uncommon Concert Calendar: December 8-15

"Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar—your guide to the best concerts in Boston..."
50 Years of Hip Hop, Berklee
Discover WERS :: December 8, 2023

Berklee Celebrates Hip Hop’s 50th and Its Local Roots

"As the month of November closed, Berklee College of Music — an institution known for developing premier music talent — recognized music pioneers of the past locally and nationally..."
Pick of the Week, Slow Pulp, Doubt, Yard, WERS 88.9 FM
Discover WERS :: December 4, 2023

Pick of the Week: Slow Pulp “Doubt”

"Slow Pulp, a band that came together in Wisconsin and is now based out of Chicago, recently released their new album Yard for listener enjoyment..."
Uncommon Concert Calendar, Buffalo Tom, Anjimile, Sungazer, The Lone Bellow, Vienna Teng, WERS 88.9 FM
Discover WERS :: December 1, 2023

Uncommon Concert Calendar: December 1-8

"Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar—your guide to the best concerts in Boston..."

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