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Discover WERS :: July 8, 2024

Pick of the Week: Justice and Tame Impala “Neverender”

"French-electronica duo Justice is back with an exciting collaboration with Tame Impala, 'Neverender!' The all-around earworm is perfectly curated for your summer soundtrack..."

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Album Review :: July 6, 2024

Album Review: Frances Forever “Lockjaw”

"Frances Forever, an artist from the Boston area, piqued the interest of the whole world (and galaxy) with their 2020 single 'space girl.' The sweet and silly song captured the hearts of not only the queer community..."

Catherine Morris Founding Artistic Director BAMSFest sits down with Studio 88-9's DJ Mo Wilks to discuss the 6th annual Boston Art & Music Soul Festival held at Franklin Park.

Discover WERS :: July 5, 2024

Catherine breaks it down for ERS+

Studio 88-9 and Secret Spot host DJ Mo Wilks sat down with Boston Art & Music Soul Festival aka BAMSFest Founding Artistic Director Catherine T.... Read More

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75th Birthday :: July 3, 2024

75 Artists of Pride: Your List!

"WERS’ 75th birthday year continues, with this past calendar month also happening to be Pride Month! All June long..."

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Discover WERS :: July 2, 2024

Pick of the Week: The Japanese House “:)”

"The softness of the Japanese House’s new single, ':),' is exactly what indie-pop radio needs right now as summer is in full force..."

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Discover WERS :: July 1, 2024

“I’m Coming Out”: The Rise of the Queer Pop Anthem

"With the recent outbreak of gay pop taking the music industry by storm, artists like Chappell Roan and MUNA are making names for themselves by bringing their pride into their music..."

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Discover WERS :: July 1, 2024

Deep Dive: Queer Radio History

"Through history’s highs and lows, queer radio—though little reported on—has remained pivotal to the advancement of the LGBTQ+ community..."

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Discover WERS :: June 28, 2024

Uncommon Concert Calendar: June 28-July 5

"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 :: June 27, 2024

The Vault of Soul: The Flamingos

"Each week of Black Music Month, we’ve opened the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Closing out this month is the Flamingos, a group often cited on other Vault entries as an inspiration for the greats, from Diana Ross to Smokey Robinson..."