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Uncommon Concert Calendar: January 5-12

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

The Top 88 of 2023

"2023 was an unusual year for music. In 2022, major releases from the likes of Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Beyonce dominated conversation. This year was a little bit quieter..."

Join Us in Celebrating 75 Years of WERS!

"Throughout 2024, 88.9 WERS, Boston’s Uncommon Radio, is celebrating our 75th birthday! Broadcasting from Emerson College, we’re an independent..."

Our Favorite Local Albums of 2023

"Boston’s music scene is one worth celebrating. That’s why our writing staff is excited to take you through 15 of our favorite..."

A Very Indie Christmas

"When you get tired of the Christmas classics, our writing staff has some suggestions for songs you can turn to, all with an indie flare..."

O Positive To Reunite at The Paradise Rock Club Jan 19

Boston's music community is coming together to support each other.   O Positive and Three Colors, two legendary bands of the 1980's  Boston music scene, are reuniting... Read More

Flashback to 2014: Vance Joy in Studio 889

Throwin’ it back to 2014 when Vance Joy played his breakthrough song “Riptide” live in Studio 88-9 during Live Music Week.

Deer Tick Live Session in Studio 889

Providence RI heroes Deer Tick stopped Studio 88-9 by before they played House of Blues. They talked to our host Zac about their set lists,... Read More

Show Review: The Japanese House Brings it Full Circle at Roadrunner

"I 'Saw You In a Dream,' but thankfully, I saw the Japanese House in real life. This moniker belongs to 28-year-old Englander Amber Bain, who..."

Show Review: A Night of Soulful Serenity with Thee Sacred Souls

"Thee Sacred Souls performed wonderfully at the Royale the night of Wednesday, December 6th..."

Pick of the Week: The Smile “Wall of Eyes”

"What do you get when you put together two of the founding members of Radiohead with a drummer who grew up on ’90s grunge and metal and cut his teeth into the London jazz scene?..."

Interview: Cherry Glazerr On Getting “More Expiremental” For New Album

"The end of 2023 has been big for Los Angeles-based band Cherry Glazerr with the release of 'I Don’t Want You Anymore'..."