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88.9 FM WERS Boston Launches New HD2 Radio Format

88.9 FM WERS, is working to address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with a new 24/7 urban music stream. Launched on Thursday December 3rd at noon,... Read More

Interview: This Is The Kit

Photo by Phillipe Lebruman By Lily Doolin, Blog Editor This Is The Kit are a UK and France based band led by Kate Stables. Their... Read More

Pick of the Week: Bruce Springsteen “Letter to You”

Graphics by Maeve Hunter Pick of the Week: A Closer Look at Letter to You By Riley Greenstein, Web Services Coordinator The Boss is back!... Read More

A WERS Radio Thanksgiving Tradition

By Hal Slifer, On-Air Host Join Jersey Hal on Thanksgiving Day as he continues the WERS tradition of playing "Alice's Restaurant" at 11am on 88.9.... Read More

New Discoveries: Billie Eilish, The Suitcase Junket, and Arlo Parks 

Graphics by Kevin Shin By Nora Onanian, Staff Writer Billie Eilish - Therefore I am "Therefore I am" is the latest single from eighteen-year-old singer-songwriter... Read More

Pick of the Week: Gorillaz ft. Beck, “The Valley of the Pagans”

Graphics by Kevin Shin, Photography by Jacob Cutler By Megan Doherty, Staff Writer British band Gorillaz abandoned the typical album format for an innovative approach... Read More

New Discoveries: Cautious Clay, Jade Bird, and King Princess

Graphics by Kevin Shin Graphics by Kevin Shin By Kiersten Tate, Staff Writer Each week, our intrepid music staff picks out some new songs you... Read More

Pick of the Week: Foo Fighters “Shame Shame”

If you’re yearning for more of this slower, mysterious Foo Fighter sound, the wait is over.

Food & Friends Drive in Partnership with Rosie’s Place

"We're proud to present our Food & Friends Drive in partnership with Rosie's Place, now in its 15th year..."

The Musical Box Set You Need to Own: Wildflowers & All The Rest

By Jersey Hal The music of Tom Petty is in constant rotation on The WERS Playlist because we know you enjoy his music. One of... Read More

Interview: Boston Artist Anjimile’s Debut Album Giver/Taker was a “Healing Experience”

Photo by Kannetha Brown By Lily Doolin, WERS Blog Editor While Boston-based, indie-folk artist Anjimile's debut album "Giver/Taker" delivers new music from the rising star,... Read More

Live Music Week Fall 2022: Testimonials

Graphics by Kasvi Bhatia YOUR DONATION TO WERS THIS LIVE MUSIC WEEK DOES MORE THAN JUST KEEP OUR MUSIC AWESOME AND COMMERCIAL-FREE: IT SUPPORTS THE... Read More