Ahead of 617 Day, a day in which WERS celebrates local talent and businesses, Web Service Coordinator, Fenton Wright, is sitting down with the artists performing to talk to them about what music and Boston means to them. Today we want to introduce or reintroduce Will, Charlie, Jack, and Patrick, Key Found, a band that has shown up around ‘ERS before, as they talk about music, playlists, and more.
Luke Steele, one half of the electronic duo Empire of the Sun, talks the blues, the importance of visual identity, and the future of music. During the conversation, Steele also reflects on the creative partnership behind Empire of the Sun, the inspiration for the band’s latest album Ask That God, and what it’s been like to see songs connect with younger generations through social media.
They Might Be Giants’ John Flansburgh sat down with program coordinator Ahni Brown Harbin for a chat about their upcoming album “The World Is To Dig,” performing songs backwards, and how the world is running out of nouns.
Check out Parker’s full interview with the members of Haim as they discuss the inspiration and advice behind their creative process for their new album ‘I Quit’, getting psyched for their upcoming tour, and the best bagels in Boston.
Through the lens of American photographer, Henry Diltz, we understand the American music scene of the 60s. It is through him, we see the behind-the-scenes…
“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…”
“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…”
“With The Head and The Heart’s upcoming album Aperture approaching, our blog team got the opportunity to catch up with the band…”
In anticipation of her upcoming show in Boston and our 75th birthday, Suki Waterhouse sat down Rebecca Sampson at WERS 88.9!
“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…”
“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…”
“56 years ago, the devastating assassination of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. set in motion passion-filled riots from coast to coast…”
