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Discover WERS :: June 26, 2024

Pride Essay: The Soundtrack to My First Summer As Myself

"Since you guys don’t know me: Hi, I’m Ella, I’m 20 years old and this is my sixth summer knowing that I’m a queer person, or being 'out' ..."
playlists to the people, social movement, social change, music submission, Martin Luther King Jr, boston
Discover WERS :: January 8, 2024

Playlists to the People: Submit your Requests

"Each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day we ask listeners to share songs about change and people power..."
A Very Indie Christmas, Playlist, Christmas Songs, Holiday music, Laufey, dodie, Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, The Pogues, Sufjan Stevens, WERS 88.9 FM
Discover WERS :: December 22, 2023

A Very Indie Christmas

"When you get tired of the Christmas classics, our writing staff has some suggestions for songs you can turn to, all with an indie flare..."
Songs for 4:30 Sunsets, Daylight Savings, Fall, Winter, Playlist, WERS 88.9 FM
Discover WERS :: November 21, 2023

Songs for 4:30 p.m. Sunsets

"The sun is now setting at a sinister time, and many people are longing for a bit more light during the dark hours of the day..."
Discover WERS :: August 31, 2023

Wicked Awesome Live Albums

To celebrate Labor Day weekend and the 'ERS Labor Day Live program, our music team put together a carefully curated list of their favorite live albums. From Beyoncé to Bruce Springsteen, this playlist is the perfect soundtrack for a fun, yet relaxing, Labor Day weekend!
Songs that Make us Want to Touch Grass (blog)
Discover WERS :: April 30, 2023

Playlist: Songs that Make us Want to Touch Grass

"This week, our music staff put together an upbeat playlist of their favorite springtime songs (AKA the songs that make them want to touch grass)..."
Uncommon Feminist Anthems - Women's History Month
Discover WERS :: March 10, 2023

Uncommon Feminist Anthems

"International Women’s Day had WERS’ writing staff combing through our catalog of songs that express female empowerment..."
playlists to the people, social movement, social change, music submission, Martin Luther King Jr, boston
Playlists :: January 8, 2023

Playlists to the People: Submit your Requests

Graphics by Nicole Bae Each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day we ask listeners to share songs about change and people power. From Nina... Read More
A Tribute to Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac
Artist Profile :: December 2, 2022

A Tribute to Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac

"We were extremely saddened to hear the news of Christine McVie’s passing on Wednesday..."
Indigenous Artists Appreciation - WERS 88.9FM
Discover WERS :: November 28, 2022

Indigenous Artists Appreciation

"As Indigenous Heritage Month comes to a close, our writing staff takes you through seven artists that deserve to be spotlighted this month and far beyond..."
Our Favorite Kate Bush Songs
Artist Profile :: July 29, 2022

Our Favorite Kate Bush Songs

"Millions of people are discovering Kate Bush for the first time this summer. If that’s you, this roundup of our music writing staff’s favorite Kate Bush songs is a great place to start uncovering more about her incredibly unique music career..."
Earth Day, Green Playlist
Discover WERS :: April 19, 2022

Join WERS In Going “Green” This Earth Day

Graphics by Ainsley Basic All day on Friday, April 22nd, WERS is celebrating the spirit of Earth Day! We hope you’ll join us to hear... Read More

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