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Check Out Our New Online Store!

"We’ve got a cool new way for you to support the music and programs here at WERS: now announcing The WERS 88.9 Online Store!..."

Uncommon Concert Calendar: July 12-19

"Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar — your guide to the best concerts in Boston..."

Guide To Free Outdoor Concerts | Summer 2024

"Summer in New England can come with highs and lows, but being out in nature, feeling the presence of community and enjoying local arts and culture can make even the days with the thickest humidity feel worthwhile..."

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..."

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 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

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..."

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..."

“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..."

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..."

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..."

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..."