About WERS

Who We Are

88.9 WERS is Boston’s Uncommon Radio. 

What the heck does that mean?  Let us explain:

• First and foremost, we’re music fans. We’re all about music discovery and rediscovery.
• Broadcasting from Emerson College, we’re an independent, professionally managed, and student staffed public radio station, the first non-commercial radio station in New England, in operation since November 1949.
• We’re commercial-free:  Our support comes from listeners and local underwriting partners who share our passion for musical diversity, the local music scene, and Boston’s vibrant culture.

WHAT WE PLAY

• An eclectic mix of alternative, indie, rock, Americana, and local artists.  
• Songs you know, deep cuts from your favorite albums, throwbacks, live tracks, and new stuff carefully curated by our student and professional music geeks.

PLUS unique, locally produced specialty programs: 

• All New From 8-9: A nightly hour of new music
• The Secret Spot: R&B and slow jams
• Wicked Local Wednesday: Bands from Boston and New England play live in Studio 88-9
• Standing Room Only: The Best of Broadway, Showtunes, and local stage productions.
• The Coffehouse: Acoustic tracks and singer-songwriters from New England and beyond
• Chagigah Radio: Jewish music, humor and schmoozing
• Weekend Live: Live and archive performances from Studio 88-9

ERS+: An entire station dedicated to Boston’s Black Experience, Hip Hop and R&B

See our Programming schedule here.

See our playlist here.

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