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Guide to Free Outdoor Concerts 2023 (blog)

Discover WERS :: July 21, 2023

Guide To Free Outdoor Concerts | Summer 2023

If you’re on the hunt for some summer fun, look no further! We’ve rounded up a list of 9 places you can see free outdoor concerts in and around the Boston and New-England area this summer.

Artist Interviews :: July 17, 2023

Interview: Cake’s John McCrea Talks Tour Antics and the Uncertainty of Songwriting

"Well, I don't want to give the whole show away, but things like that just take the emphasis off of having to get everything right, or be perfect, or whatever. It makes you realize that you're just a clown—you're just an entertainer, nothing matters, and we're all gonna die soon..."

Indigo de Souza, Boston, the Royale, Asheville, WERS 88.9FM, All of this Will End

Artist Interviews :: July 13, 2023

Interview: Indigo De Souza on the “Magical” Power of Music

"Listening to Indigo De Souza’s lyricism, her honesty — sometimes brutal, always beautiful — shines. As the singer-songwriter from Asheville, North Carolina sat down for a quick interview..."

Discover WERS :: July 11, 2023

Playlist: New Discoveries 7/11

Discover new songs with our music team! This week's playlist features The Last Dinner Party, Bethany Cosentino, Boy & Bear, and Hiss Golden Messenger.

Artist Interviews :: July 8, 2023

Interview: Joy Oladokun on Collaboration and Community

"After an amazing Saturday performance at Boston Calling, our Staff Writer, Emma Kunz had the opportunity to chat with singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun..."

Discover WERS :: July 1, 2023

Interview: Goose Talks Setlist Improvising and Experimentation

Photo by Pooneh Ghana Taking off after the release of their album "Moon Cabin" in 2016, Connecticut jam band Goose has been performing at festivals... Read More

Discover WERS :: June 29, 2023

The Vault of Soul: Natalie Cole

Graphics by Sarah Tarlin; Photo courtesy of NBC Television By: D DaNubian Each week of Black Music Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul, profiles... Read More

Album Review :: June 27, 2023

Pride Month Album Review: The Japanese House “In the End It Always Does”

"It’s Pride Month! To celebrate, our music staff is reviewing new albums from LGBTQ+ musicians..."

Discover WERS :: June 24, 2023

The Vault of Soul: The 5th Dimension

"Each week of Black Music Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul, profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into The Fifth Dimension’s incredible legacy..."

Album Review :: June 23, 2023

Pride Month Album Review: Arlo Parks “My Soft Machine”

"It’s Pride Month! To celebrate, our music staff is reviewing new albums from LGBTQ+ musicians. This week we are taking a deep dive into “My Soft Machine,” the sophomore album from alternative singer-songwriter Arlo Parks..."

Artist Interviews :: June 22, 2023

Interview: Bully Talks Artistic Authenticity and Touring with Pixies

"Authenticity is very important to both of us, I know for me it’s very, very important… I just never want to be in a position where I’m releasing something that I’m not 1000% behind or releasing something for somebody else..."