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WERS is proud to be listener supported for over 70 years. Join us today and be a part of the community of music lovers that... Read More

Live Mix Recap: Yeasayer

Photography by Risa Tapanes By Risa Tapanes This past Thursday, Brooklyn-based experimental trio Yeasayer dropped by the WERS studio for a live session. Casually crafting... Read More

July 4th: It’s a Party on 88.9!

Let's make a great playlist for Independence Day. We're taking requests so that you've got music for your BBQ, or your trip to the cape.... Read More

Live Mix Recap: Charly Bliss

Photography by Ayodele Oladejinj By Lily Doolin Four-piece pop band Charly Bliss swung by the WERS live mix studio to play a few songs for... Read More

Album Review: Vampire Weekend Curates 6 Year Time Capsule in “Father of the Bride”

By Mica Kendall Band: Vampire Weekend Album: Father of the Bride Favorites: Unbearably White, Sympathy, This Life  Recommended If You Like: Phoenix, Two Door Cinema... Read More

Show Review: X Ambassadors Rocks Royale with First Album Release Show

Photography by  Ayodele Oladeji By Lily Doolin Artist: X Ambassadors Venue: Royale Date: June 18, 2019 Fresh off the release of their latest album ORION,... Read More

Remembering and Honoring the “27 Club”

By Tiffany Carbon The "27 Club" gained recognition in 1994 after Kurt Cobain's untimely death. He joined Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix - rock/alternative legends who... Read More

Show Review: Charly Bliss Fills The Sinclair To Capacity

Photography by Risa Tapanes By Kenneth Cox What happens when an entire performance has the energy, excitement, and fun of an encore? At a sold-out... Read More

The Ultimate 90’s Sing-Along Playlist

By Kenneth Cox I may be a child of the 2000's, but much of the music I love comes from the 90's. It was a... Read More

Show Review: The 1975 Give Their Fans the Emotional Performance They Were Looking For

Photography by Risa Tapanes By Owen Murray The 1975 treated their ravenous fans to an emotional show at Agganis Arena accompanied by stunning, kaleidoscopic visuals.... Read More

Album Review: Better Oblivion Community Center

By Kenneth Cox Band: Better Oblivion Community Center Album: Better Oblivion Community Center Favorites: "Didn't Know What I Was In For," "Chesapeake," "Dylan Thomas" Recommended... Read More

Show Review: Walk Off the Earth Burns Bright at House of Blues

Photography by Cecilia O'Rollins By Max Littlewood Continuing their 2019 world tour, Walk Off the Earth finally arrived in Boston to perform their signature blend... Read More