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Discover WERS :: June 8, 2017

Weekly News: Why Some Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault Choose to Stay Silent

This episode of You Are Here looks into the effect of the Manchester Bombing on Boston citizens, including the organizers of Boston Calling. It also explores... Read More
Boston Calling 2017 :: June 8, 2017

Bon Iver Clears the Rain at Boston Calling

In the weeks leading up to Boston Calling, one group was consistently on our minds as one of the most anticipated acts of the festival.... Read More
Discover WERS :: June 7, 2017

Off the Sidelines and into Bleachers, Gone Now

“Jack Antonoff” may not be a household name quite yet, but he is surely moving off the sidelines and onto center stage. Antonoff is credited... Read More
Discover WERS :: June 7, 2017

2017 Hall of Fame Inductees Share Their Favorite WERS Moments

On June 3rd, 2017, 88.9’s Alex Waters had the privilege of talking with three WERS Hall of Fame inductees. Dave Thomson and Linda Coombs represented... Read More
Discover WERS :: June 6, 2017

WERS New Discoveries from Arcade Fire, Amber Coffman, and more!

This week on the 7 O’Clock News, we heard from Dirty Projectors alum, Amber Coffman sing about heartbreak and perseverance on her latest single “No... Read More
Discover WERS :: June 6, 2017

The Japanese House Premieres New Single “Somebody You Found”

21-year-old Amber Bain is the solo multi-instrumentalist behind The Japanese House. She recently premiered “Saw You In A Dream”, her second single from her forthcoming... Read More
Boston Calling 2017 :: June 4, 2017

Weezer and Tool Revive The 90s to Close Boston Calling

This year’s Boston Calling was unlike anything we had ever seen in Boston. The new location at the Harvard Athletic Complex allowed for a larger... Read More
Boston Calling 2017 :: June 3, 2017

The 1975’s Return to Boston Calling

As the sun set over Boston Calling Saturday evening, thousands of fans packed in front of the Blue Stage for one of the most anticipated... Read More
Boston Calling 2017 :: June 1, 2017

Mumford and Sons Close Day Two of Boston Calling

“One of the most sonically beautiful sets of the entire festival.” Despite the likes of The 1975, The XX, Tegan and Sara, and others all... Read More
Discover WERS :: June 1, 2017

Weekly News: Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors Overcome Their Injuries

This episode of You Are Here features an exclusive interview Katerina Dejkoska, producer and director of Overcoming, a documentary about overcoming Traumatic Brain Injury. It... Read More
Discover WERS :: May 30, 2017

Grizzly Bear, Phoenix and more music discoveries from WERS

This time on the 7 o’clock news we heard from some heavy hitters and some newer faces. We jammed to Grizzly Bear’s latest single “Mourning... Read More
Boston Calling 2017 :: May 29, 2017

Boston Calling 2017 in Photos

Bon Iver Tegan and Sara The 1975 Brandi Carlile Cage The Elephant Sylvan Esso Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats Strand of Oaks Frightened Rabbit... Read More

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