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Album Review: Lana Del Rey’s “Norman F—–g Rockwell!” is a Masterpiece

Album Review: Lana Del Rey’s “Norman F—–g Rockwell!” is a Masterpiece

October 16, 2019 Album Review, Discover WERS, Playlists

By Kenneth Cox Artist: Lana Del Rey Album: Norman F——g Rockwell! Favorites: “The Greatest,” “California,” “Mariners Apartment Complex,” “Venice B—h” For Fans Of: Joni Mitchell, Fiona Apple, Leonard…

Big Thief Shoots for the Stars with “U.F.O.F”

Big Thief Shoots for the Stars with “U.F.O.F”

July 19, 2019 Album Review, Discover WERS

By Kenneth Cox Band: Big Thief Album: U.F.O.F Favorites: “U.F.O.F,” “Jenni,” “Cattails” For Fans Of: Lucy Dacus, Radiohead, Bon Iver Space is the final frontier…

Album Review: Vampire Weekend Curates 6 Year Time Capsule in “Father of the Bride”

Album Review: Vampire Weekend Curates 6 Year Time Capsule in “Father of the Bride”

June 24, 2019 Album Review, Discover WERS

By Mica Kendall Band: Vampire Weekend Album: Father of the Bride Favorites: Unbearably White, Sympathy, This Life  Recommended If You Like: Phoenix, Two Door Cinema…

Album Review: Better Oblivion Community Center

Album Review: Better Oblivion Community Center

June 10, 2019 Album Review, Discover WERS

By Kenneth Cox Band: Better Oblivion Community Center Album: Better Oblivion Community Center Favorites: “Didn’t Know What I Was In For,” “Chesapeake,” “Dylan Thomas” Recommended…

Hozier’s New Vision in ‘Nina Cried Power’ EP

Hozier’s New Vision in ‘Nina Cried Power’ EP

November 5, 2018 Album Review, Discover WERS

By Regan Harvey On September 6th 2018, Hozier returned to the public gaze after four years with a four track E.P. titled Nina Cried Power….

‘Marauder’ and Interpol’s Return to Indie Stardom

‘Marauder’ and Interpol’s Return to Indie Stardom

October 31, 2018 Album Review, Discover WERS

By Andrew Muccitelli Marauder is an excellent sixth installment to Interpol’s already impressive and impactful discography. Recorded over a period of two years, Marauder is…

Mitski Lassos Your Heart Into A Saloon Packed With Emotions

Mitski Lassos Your Heart Into A Saloon Packed With Emotions

October 11, 2018 Album Review, Discover WERS

By Mica Kendall Contrary to the title, Mitski Miyawaki’s fifth album, Be the Cowboy is far from a country album or a 2008 Taylor Swift break up…

KT Tunstall’s ‘Wax’ Plays With Power and Emotion

KT Tunstall’s ‘Wax’ Plays With Power and Emotion

October 9, 2018 Album Review, Discover WERS

By Abigail Amato KT Tunstall’s signature powerful vocals and soulful lyrics are brought out in her latest release, Wax. With songs capable of spanning several…

‘For My Crimes’ is Marissa Nadler’s Most Ambitious Lyrical Content to Date

‘For My Crimes’ is Marissa Nadler’s Most Ambitious Lyrical Content to Date

October 2, 2018 Album Review, Discover WERS

‘For My Crimes’ album review graphic by Bobby Nicholas by Simon Luedtke The Massachusetts native and singer-songwriter Marissa Nadler has just released her latest full-length…

Tom Petty’s Lifetime of Work Reimagined by ‘An American Treasure’

Tom Petty’s Lifetime of Work Reimagined by ‘An American Treasure’

October 1, 2018 Album Review, Discover WERS

By Abigail Amato There’s something alluring about music that is released posthumously,  particularly those by artists considered influential. The feeling that our favorite artists can…

Florence and The Machine’s New Album Explores Anxieties and Insecurities

Florence and The Machine’s New Album Explores Anxieties and Insecurities

July 23, 2018 Album Review, Discover WERS

Florence + The Machine Artwork by Nicole Bae – By Regan Harvey – Florence Welch is known for her powerful voice, both literally and symbolically….

CHVRCHES’ ‘Love Is Dead:’ Dealing With Thrill and Regret

CHVRCHES’ ‘Love Is Dead:’ Dealing With Thrill and Regret

July 12, 2018 Album Review, Discover WERS

CHVCHES Album Review Graphic by Bobby Nicholas – By Samantha Woolf – Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, CHVRCHES is known for their commanding music that captivates…

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