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ERS+ Boston's Black Experience
Discover WERS :: June 25, 2021

ERS+: Candid Conversation With The OGs

In December of 2020, WERS launched ERS+: Boston's Black Experience. Found on-air at 88.9 FM HD-2 and online at wersplus.org, ERS+ is a revival of... Read More
Ray Charles The Vault of Soul
Discover WERS :: June 24, 2021

The Vault of Soul: Ray Charles

Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Mason Standish, Staff Writer To celebrate Black Music Month, we brought back our Vault of Soul series by spotlighting a... Read More
Cautious Clay
Artist Interviews :: June 23, 2021

Cautious Clay On Finding Joy in His Creative Process

Photo courtesy of Leeor Wild R&B singer and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Karpeh, known by the stage name Cautious Clay, has made a name for himself with... Read More
Jon Batiste, CHVRCHES
Discover WERS :: June 22, 2021

New Discoveries: Jon Batiste, CHVRCHES, and More

Graphics by Ainsley Basic JON BATISTE - "FREEDOM" Fresh, funky, and soulful, Jon Batiste's track "FREEDOM" delivers a musical punch that is sure to be... Read More
Lorde
Discover WERS :: June 21, 2021

Pick of the Week: Lorde “Solar Power”

Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator One of the most highly-anticipated releases of the summer is finally here! Lorde dropped "Solar... Read More
Ball in the House - Juneteenth
Artist Interviews :: June 18, 2021

Ball in the House: An A Cappella Juneteenth

Photo courtesy of Ball in the House Ball in the House is one of Boston's longest-running A Cappella groups, performing since the late '90s. Monty,... Read More
Quincy Jones
Discover WERS :: June 18, 2021

The Vault of Soul: Quincy Jones

Graphics by Maeve Huttner By Meghan Hockridge, Staff Writer To celebrate Black Music Month, we are excited to be bringing back our Vault of Soul... Read More
617 Day: 10 Local Artists
Artist Profile :: June 17, 2021

617 Day: Ten Local Artists You Need To Know

Graphics by Ainsley Basic Happy 617 Day! Today, WERS is having an all-day celebration of the local music, local businesses, and local radio that help... Read More
New Discoveries: Kings of Leon, John Mayer
Discover WERS :: June 15, 2021

New Discoveries: Kings of Leon, John Mayer, and More

Graphics by Ainsley Basic JOHN MAYER - "LAST TRAIN HOME" Armed with an 80s throwback sound, John Mayer has made his full return after five... Read More
Leon Bridges
Discover WERS :: June 13, 2021

Pick of the Week: Leon Bridges “Motorbike”

Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator 2021 might just be Leon Bridges' biggest year yet. In May, he was named this... Read More
Dionne Warwick
Discover WERS :: June 11, 2021

The Vault of Soul: Dionne Warwick

Graphics by Maeve Huttner By Tatum Jenkins, Music Coordinator To celebrate Black Music Month, we are excited to be bringing back our Vault of Soul... Read More
New Discoveries: Wye Oak
Discover WERS :: June 8, 2021

New Discoveries: Wye Oak, Royal Blood, and More

Graphics by Ainsley Basic ERIC HUTCHINSON - "THE BEST PART" A bright beat, uplifting guitar, and a cheerful tambourine present "The Best Part." It's the... Read More

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