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Artist Profile :: September 14, 2019

Artist Profile: Elton John

By Lily Doolin Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25th, 1947, Sir Elton John cemented his legacy as one of the best singer/songwriters on the... Read More
Discover WERS :: September 10, 2019

Live Mix Recap: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and His Rise to Stardom in the Blues Genre

Photography by Adam Barlyn By Adam Barlyn Christone "Kingfish" Ingram joined us in the live mix studio this past week. During his intimate solo performance,... Read More
Discover WERS :: September 9, 2019

Show Review: Vampire Weekend Triumphantly Returns to Agganis Arena

Photography by Cecilia O'Rollins By Kenneth Cox Artist: Vampire Weekend Venue: Agganis Arena When: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 When Vampire Weekend took the stage at... Read More
Discover WERS :: September 5, 2019

Confidence Playlist

By Sam Woolf Whether you need the courage to climb a literal mountain or just to talk to a girl you like, music can bring... Read More
Discover WERS :: September 3, 2019

Show Review: Alex Lahey Rocks Great Scott at Sold-Out Show

Photography by Risa Tapanes By Risa Tapanes Artist: Alex Lahey Venue: Great Scott When: Sunday, August 25th Australian alt-rock singer-songwriter Alex Lahey returned to Allston's... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 30, 2019

The Alternative Sound of Summer 2019

By Kenneth Cox Summer 2019 came in hard with a surge of new music from artists across all genres. This year has seen alt-rock artists... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 23, 2019

Writers’ Beat- Favorite Concerts

  In celebration of Labor Day Live, we're talking all about our favorite concerts for this special edition of Writers' Beat! Don't forget to listen... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 21, 2019

Live Mix Recap: Frances Forever brings their Storytelling to the WERS Studio

Photography by Ayo Oladeji By Risa Tapanes Melrose, MA based artist Frances Forever performed a live mix at the WERS studio this past Friday, August... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 19, 2019

Show Review: Beck and Cage the Elephant Combine for an Electric Performance

Photography by Adam Barlyn By Adam Barlyn Artist(s): Beck and Cage the Elephant Venue: Xfinity Center When: Thursday, August 15th The Night Running Tour made a stop... Read More
70th Birthday :: August 16, 2019

Artist Profile: Adia Victoria

By Lily Doolin The Blues emerged during a time in America's history that was wrought with slavery, racism, and oppression. From its beginnings, the genre... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 16, 2019

Frances Forever chosen as favorite Massachusetts entry for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert

Frances Forever chosen as favorite Massachusetts entry forNPR's Tiny Desk Concert Live at WBUR CitySpace -- August 23 at 7 p.m.Co-Presented by 88.9FM WERS, Newbury... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 14, 2019

Show Review: Oompa’s Album Release an Exciting Moment for Hip-Hop in Boston

Photography by Ally Schmaling & OJ Slaughter By Owen Murray Artist: Oompa Venue: The Sinclair When: Saturday, August 10th Choose Your-Own-Ending There is no ending... Read More

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