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Discover WERS :: October 5, 2017

Remembering Tom Petty

By Jamie Galyas I distinctly remember the first time I expressed interest in rock n' roll. It was in kindergarten, and everyone in the class... Read More
Discover WERS :: October 4, 2017

My Journey with Tom Petty

Tom Petty Heartbreak Drawing - by Nick Fosman Alex Waters Where were you when you first heard a Tom Petty song? For me, the location... Read More
Discover WERS :: September 26, 2017

Listener Photo and Story Submissions

How do you celebrate independent music? WERS wants to feature you in an upcoming listener photo and story campaign, where we celebrate independent music and the... Read More
Discover WERS :: September 2, 2017

Goodbye WBRU

  By Ross A. Ketschke, who grew up in Westport, MA. I was nine years old, riding in the car with my mom after just... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 30, 2017

Rounding off Summer with these Music Discoveries

"Describing her music like her own diary, she has covered everything from failed relationships to a brief fascination with serial killers." This week on the... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 22, 2017

Bully, Future Islands, and More Music Discoveries

"Her milky, yet strong voice conveys the story of letting go to receive the good of the future." This week on the WERS 7 o'clock... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 15, 2017

Mattiel, The Dig, and More Music Discoveries

"The harmonious vocals... beautifully combine to create a sound that is not only melancholy, but also light. " This week on the WERS 7 o'clock news... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 8, 2017

Curtis Harding, Japanese Breakfast, and More Music Discoveries

"It's music to soundtrack a dream or that state right before dreaming and it's a rare song that could be as affecting any time of... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 3, 2017

The Revivalists Interview at Levitate Music Festival

Backstage at the Levitate Music and Arts Festival, 88.9's Alex Waters sat down with Zack and David from the Revivalists and talked about the meaning... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 1, 2017

Cut Copy, Mr. Jukes and More Music Discoveries

"The song sounds typically melancholy and longing but is actually about finding 'hope in a hopeless situation,' according to the band." This week on the... Read More
Discover WERS :: July 25, 2017

George Ezra, St. Vincent and More Music Discoveries

"Young musicians and bands can often be some of the most exciting as they navigate their influences and exactly what they want to sound like."... Read More
Discover WERS :: July 18, 2017

Arcade Fire, Baio and More Music Discoveries

"The verses whip along so quickly you almost don't notice, you are propelled with the manic energy of the band into the relief of the... Read More

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