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Discover WERS :: June 5, 2024

The Vault of Soul: Dinah Washington

"Make way for the Queen of the Blues— Dinah Washington kicks off our Vault of Soul series this Black Music Month..."
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Discover WERS :: June 5, 2024

Review: A Taste of Local At Boston Calling

"Early on in Boston Calling’s now 11-year history, it was clear that the musical festival’s organizers had their sights set on creating something big. In 2014..."
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Discover WERS :: June 4, 2024

Pick of the Week: Clairo “Sexy to Someone”

"In her newest single, “Sexy to Someone,” indie darling and Massachusetts native Clairo proves that the third time really is the charm..."
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Album Review :: June 3, 2024

Album Review: Maya Hawke “Chaos Angel”

"Contrary to the title, there’s not too much chaos on Maya Hawke’s third album Chaos Angel. Actually, as an entire work, it is incredibly functional and succinct, with little room to veer off track..."
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Discover WERS :: June 1, 2024

Uncommon Concert Calendar May 31-June 7

"Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar — your guide to the best concerts in Boston...."
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Discover WERS :: May 28, 2024

Pick of the Week: Billie Eilish “LUNCH”

"Ever since the release of her 2017 EP Don’t Smile At Me, singer, songwriter and producer Billie Eilish has proved time and time again that she is worthy of her exponential rise to international stardom..."
Discover WERS :: May 24, 2024

Uncommon Concert Calendar May 24-31

“Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar — your guide to the best concerts in Boston…”
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Discover WERS :: May 23, 2024

Win Tickets to See Lana Del Rey at Fenway Park!

Graphics by Riley Vecchione Join WERS for our ONE DAY Lana Del Rey Fenway Giveaway! WERS wants you to Do Your Hair Up Beauty Queen... Read More
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Discover WERS :: May 23, 2024

Album Review: Stop Making Sense Tribute

Graphics by Ava Scanlon Rarely does a piece of art come along that stirs up culture in the way that Stop Making Sense did. The... Read More
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Discover WERS :: May 22, 2024

Pick of the Week: Waxahatchee “Bored”

"Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield has never been one to shy away from singing about the unglamorous. From her 2012 debut album onwards..."
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Discover WERS :: May 18, 2024

Uncommon Concert Calendar: May 17-24

"Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar — your guide to the best concerts in Boston...."
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617 Day :: May 16, 2024

617 Day: In Case You Missed It…

"This year, WERS marks a milestone of 75 years serving the Boston community. From backtracking our listeners’ vibrant and diverse lives to featuring local talent, we owe everything we do to the city we broadcast out of..."

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