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Artist Profile :: July 31, 2020

Artist Profile: Squeeze

Graphics by Simru Sonmez-Erbil By Simru Sonmez-Erbil, WERS Staff Writer From the pubs of South London to Madison Square Garden, Squeeze has been crafting more than just... Read More
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Artist Interviews :: July 30, 2020

WERS At Home Concert and Interview: Marcela Cruz

To watch more editions of our WERS At Home Concert Series, click here! This week, Lowell MA native R&B singer Marcela Cruz took to the... Read More
Discover WERS :: July 27, 2020

WERS Companion Guides: Ultimate Musical Theater Jams

Graphics by Nicole Bae Check out our previous WERS Companion Guides here! One of the most beloved programs here on 88.9 is Standing Room Only... Read More
Discover WERS :: July 26, 2020

The Dog Days of Summer with WERS

WERS is celebrating the Dog Days of Summer in partnership with local animal shelters and rescue organizations, and we hope you will join us! This... Read More
Artist Profile :: July 24, 2020

Who to Watch: Man Man

Graphics by Kevin Shin 88.9 is proud to present a new series on our WERS Music Blog, called Who to Watch. Similar to our Artist... Read More
Artist Interviews :: July 23, 2020

WERS At Home Concert Series: The Q-Tip Bandits

To watch more editions of our WERS At Home Concert Series, click here! This week, as a part of our at home concert series, Leo... Read More
Artist Profile :: July 20, 2020

The Vault of Soul: Etta James

Graphics by Nicole Bae Welcome to The Vault of Soul, a new series on our WERS Music Blog. Step inside the vault to discover the... Read More
Artist Interviews :: July 17, 2020

Interview: Jayhawks Drummer Tim O’Reagan on New Album’s “Liberating” Creation Process

Photo Courtesy of Jayhawks By Simru Sonmez-Erbil, WERS Staff Writer On previous albums, Jayhawks drummer Tim O'Reagan was solely behind the kit, banging out the... Read More
Artist Interviews :: July 15, 2020

Interview: Eleanor Elektra’s Album “Exquisite Corpse” Brings Her Love of Nature Alive

Boston-based Pacific Northwest native Eleanor Elektra strikes a delicate balance between several genres in her music. Her upcoming album, Exquisite Corpse, promises to be another sonically... Read More
Discover WERS :: July 10, 2020

The Basements of Boston: “We’re the Working Class Artists”

Photo courtesy of Yaritza Bushell (left) and Sam Potrykus (right) By Christopher Wilson Christopher Stetson Wilson is a Cambridge-based writer, MFA fiction student, former comic... Read More
Discover WERS :: July 8, 2020

The Alternative Sound of Summer 2020

Graphics by Nicole Bae By Megan Doherty, WERS Staff Writer After months of dreary days accompanied by overcast weather, the sun is finally starting to... Read More
Discover WERS :: July 2, 2020

Playlist: Independence Day Faves

Graphics by Kevin Shin By Kiersten Tate, WERS Staff Writer Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, we're all still putting in the effort to gather with family... Read More

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