Boston Calling: Must See Locals
Boston Calling’s 10th year has more local artists playing than ever. We rounded up some of the best.
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Playlist: New Discoveries 5/23
Discover new songs with our music team! This week’s playlist features Purr, The Gaslight Anthem, and Beach House.
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Playlist: New Discoveries 5/16
Discover new songs with our music team! This week’s playlist features Thundercat ft. Tame Impala, Wunderhorse, PJ Harvey, and M. Ward.
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617 Day: Join Us as We Spotlight Local Talent and Local Business on June 17th
All day on Saturday, June 17th, fans of WERS can experience our world class local music and celebrate our awesome city…
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“Nehanda” Actor Peter van Heerden Talks Upcoming Performances at Emerson Paramount Center
“ArtsEmerson is proud to present ‘Nehanda’ at the Emerson Paramount Center from May 17-21. The show is an operatic concert experience that tells the legend of Nehanda…”
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Interview: King Tuff on his “Lush” New Album and Boston House Shows
“On March 23, King Tuff brought his Smalltown Stardust Tour to The Sinclair in Cambridge. Ahead of the show, he sat down with our Blog Assistant, Claire Dunham, to discuss his new album, the highs and lows of touring, and Boston’s local music scene…”
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April Show Reviews: Andrew Bird, Caroline Polachek and Caroline Rose
April was an exciting month for Boston music lovers! Some of our favorite musicians, like Andrew Bird, Caroline Polachek, and Caroline Rose, brought the house down at local venues. Check out our staff writers’ reviews of these show-stopping performances!
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Playlist: New Discoveries 5/10
Check out new songs with our music team! This week’s playlist features tracks from Daughter, Annie DiRusso, and Slow Pulp.
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Pick of the Week: The National ft. Taylor Swift “The Alcott”
“The record is a somber exploration of the band’s inner psyche inspired by Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel ‘Frankenstein.’ Ultimately, this mesmerizingly mellow mood is best encapsulated in one track: ‘The Alcott’…”
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Pick of the Week: Foo Fighters “Rescued”
“’Rescued’ is classic Foo Fighters, with its high-energy rock sound and introspective lyrics. It’s a great example of what Foo Fighters does best: deliver powerful rock songs with plenty of heart and soul…”
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Playlist: New Discoveries 5/2
Discover new songs with our ‘ERS music team! This week we’re bringing you the latest music from Lana Del Rey, Teezo Touchdown, Manchester Orchestra, Steve Lacy, and Blondshell.
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Playlist: Songs that Make us Want to Touch Grass
“This week, our music staff put together an upbeat playlist of their favorite springtime songs (AKA the songs that make them want to touch grass)…”
