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Artist Interviews :: February 28, 2024

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

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... Read More
Portugal. The Man performs at Roadrunner.
Discover WERS :: February 28, 2024

Portugal. The Man Brings the Heat to Roadrunner

"Even in the freezing cold, the line of fans anticipating Portugal. The Man’s show stretched across the sidewalk in front of Roadrunner on February 22nd..."
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Discover WERS :: February 26, 2024

Pick of the Week: Vampire Weekend “Capricorn”

"In the lead single for their fifth album, Vampire Weekend slows it down, taking on a steady beat and delaying the action..."
Discover WERS :: February 26, 2024

Win Tickets to The National and The War On Drugs at the XFinity Center

The National and The War On Drugs play the XFinity Center September 14 with special guest Lucius. As part of our 75th Birthday gift to... Read More
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Discover WERS :: February 24, 2024

Uncommon Concert Calendar: February 23-March 1

"Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar — your guide to the best concerts in Boston..."
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Discover WERS :: February 23, 2024

The Vault of Soul: The Drifters

"Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into the Drifter’s incredible legacy..."
Discover WERS :: February 23, 2024

Show Review: Mitski Shines at MGM Music Hall

"Dressed in a plain, white button-down, immersed in beaming stage lights and supported by a band of superb musicians, Mitski performs with care..."
75th Birthday :: February 21, 2024

Our 75th Birthday Concert Series

"We couldn’t be more excited about what shows our 75th Birthday year has in store for us and our listeners..."
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Album Review :: February 20, 2024

Album Review: Declan McKenna “What Happened to the Beach?”

"Three years after the release of his sophomore album Zeros, Declan McKenna returns with an album that sets itself apart from the rest of his discography..."
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Discover WERS :: February 19, 2024

Pick of the Week: Billy Joel “Turn The Lights Back On”

Graphics by Sarah Tarlin By Eden Unger, Staff Writer Billy Joel is one of those artists that people will look at you sideways for saying... Read More
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Discover WERS :: February 16, 2024

Uncommon Concert Calendar: February 16-23

"Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar—your guide to the best concerts in Boston..."
Brittany Howard performs at the Wilbur
Discover WERS :: February 16, 2024

Show Review: Brittany Howard Delivers a Powerhouse Performance at the Wilbur

"Having a seat at a concert is a rare luxury, but at the end of Brittany Howard’s set, I was on my feet — the whole of the crowd at the Wilbur that Monday night were — applauding..."

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