In Studio

An Interview With WERS’s Very Own Hal Slifer

Staff Writer Fenton Wright sat  down with the host of Chagigah Radio, Hal Slifer (a.k.a. Jersey Hal), to get to know a bit more about his life and multifaceted work at the station.

Meet the Fall/Winter 2024/2025 Writing Team!

Meet the folks making articles flow through the fall and winter at WERS!

WERS Labor Day Live

"Throughout the long holiday weekend, we'll feature mini concerts from iconic live albums, and sessions recorded here at Studio 88-9! Whether you're going to the Cape, up north, or just out back to the deck...take the energy of the crowd with you..."

Interview: Tony Wilson Stops By Studio 889 Ahead of Special James Brown Tribute

"56 years ago, the devastating assassination of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. set in motion passion-filled riots from coast to coast..."

Flashback to 2014: Vance Joy in Studio 889

Throwin’ it back to 2014 when Vance Joy played his breakthrough song “Riptide” live in Studio 88-9 during Live Music Week.

Deer Tick Live Session in Studio 889

Providence RI heroes Deer Tick stopped Studio 88-9 by before they played House of Blues. They talked to our host Zac about their set lists,... Read More

Interview: Squirrel Flower Helps Us Reopen Studio 889

"Local artist Squirrel Flower’s great grandfather wrote children’s novels. Now she follows in his artistic footsteps by singing rock songs..."

Wicked Local Sessions: JVK

"In this interview, three of the members of Boston band JVK — front-woman Jo Krieger, plus Donny, Syd and Troy — talk with staff writer Mina Rose Morales..."

Little Fuss in Studio 88-9 for Wicked Local Wednesday

Local rock band Little Fuss dropped by Studio 88-9 for Wicked local Wednesday before they played the 2023 Boston Calling Festival!

Samia Live in Studio 88-9

Samia stopped by to play some songs from her new album Honey (and one from her debut The Baby).  

Wicked Local Sessions: Chris Walton

"Boston-based artist and Berklee graduate Chris Walton performs three original songs and chats with Programming Coordinator Ryan Kipnis about what has been inspiring his upcoming release and more...'

2019 Live Mix Recap!

Wrapping up the end of the year, our live mix and video coordinator have picked out some of their favorite live mixes from 2019! Featuring... Read More