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Artist Interviews

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Interview: Orla Gartland Talks Scrabble, Buc-ee’s, and Her Setlist

April 29, 2025 Artist Interviews, Discover WERS

“Before her electric performance at Paradise Rock Club on April 22, our staff writer Ahni Brown Harbin got the chance to sit down with Orla Gartland and chat about performing, Buc-ee’s, and everything in between…”

Farayi Malek, in a black turtleneck, put her hans on her curly hair in front of rolling hills.

The Feelings and Flows of Farayi Malek’s Music

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 Artist Interviews, Discover WERS

“From the flurry of genres she experiments with to the multifaceted workload she undertakes, folk and jazz artist Farayi Malek wears a lot of hats…”

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Interview: The Head And The Heart

March 17, 2025 Artist Interviews, Discover WERS

“With The Head and The Heart’s upcoming album Aperture approaching, our blog team got the opportunity to catch up with the band…”

Suki Waterhouse Interview for WERS 75

Suki Waterhouse Interview for WERS 75

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 Artist Interviews, Discover WERS

In anticipation of her upcoming show in Boston and our 75th birthday, Suki Waterhouse sat down Rebecca Sampson at WERS 88.9!

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Interview: Kings of Leon Struck Creative Freedom Gold With 9th Album

July 25, 2024July 18, 2024 Artist Interviews, Discover WERS

“Nine albums in, and with a tour upcoming, Kings of Leon are ready for some fun. The Nashville-formed band just released their new record…”

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Interview: Overnight Sensations The Last Dinner Party Bring Their Modern Day Baroque Fantasy to Boston

April 16, 2024April 17, 2024 Artist Interviews, Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“Encapsulating audiences with their grandiose debut album Prelude to Ecstasy, the Last Dinner Party became a global sensation seemingly overnight. Sitting down backstage with our staff writer Ren…”

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Interview: Tony Wilson Stops By Studio 889 Ahead of Special James Brown Tribute

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Artist Interviews, Discover WERS, In Studio

“56 years ago, the devastating assassination of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. set in motion passion-filled riots from coast to coast…”

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Interview: Caroline Rose Talks Giving In to “the Gods of Rock”

April 7, 2024April 7, 2024 Artist Interviews, Discover WERS

“Songwriter and producer Caroline Rose refuses to be pinned down. In over a decade of releasing music, they have put out four albums, all of which play with different sounds and elements, making it hard for…”

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Interview: Time Capsules & Touring Fun with Flipturn

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 Artist Interviews, Discover WERS

“Flipturn, the Floridian-based group, have been delivering a fresh take on indie-rock since 2017. Following the release of their debut album Shadow Glow, Flipturn are set to perform…”

Interview: Mitch Rowland Explores “Unexpected Places” on His New Album

Interview: Mitch Rowland Explores “Unexpected Places” on His New Album

March 17, 2024 Artist Interviews, Discover WERS

“Mitch Rowland is no stranger to a recording studio. Over the past seven years, the indie songwriter has collaborated with artists like Harry Styles and Kurt Vile, perfecting his songwriting chops and refining his exhilarating guitar skills. Now, Rowland has embarked on a new adventure: launching his solo career…”

Transition on Stage: Becoming a Man at A.R.T.

Transition on Stage: Becoming a Man at A.R.T.

February 28, 2024May 29, 2024 Artist Interviews, Discover WERS, Offstage

Graphics courtesy of the American Repertory Theater Becoming a Man is a new play about transitions, premiering at the American Repertory Theater. The play was…

Interview: Brigitte Calls Me Baby’s Wes Leavins Talks Artistic Expression and Sold-Out Shows

Interview: Brigitte Calls Me Baby’s Wes Leavins Talks Artistic Expression and Sold-Out Shows

February 13, 2024February 22, 2024 Artist Interviews, Discover WERS

“Having previously toured with Muse, Inhaler, and The Last Dinner Party, Brigitte Calls Me Baby knows how to command a stage. Now, they are finally coming to Boston…”

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