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Show Reviews

Brittany Howard performs at the Wilbur

Show Review: Brittany Howard Delivers a Powerhouse Performance at the Wilbur

February 16, 2024February 22, 2024 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“Having a seat at a concert is a rare luxury, but at the end of Brittany Howard’s set, I was on my feet — the whole of the crowd at the Wilbur that Monday night were — applauding…”

Briston Maroney, Phoebe Go, Paradise Rock Club, Boston, Show Review, Concert Review, WERS 88.9 FM

Show Review: An Impactful Night with Briston Maroney

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“People likely were “Freakin’ Out on the Interstate” to get to Briston Maroney’s show at Paradise Rock Club on February 3rd….”

The Japanese House, quinnie, In the End It Always Does, Saw You In a Dream, Roadrunner, WERS 88.9 FM

Show Review: The Japanese House Brings it Full Circle at Roadrunner

December 17, 2023December 17, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“I ‘Saw You In a Dream,’ but thankfully, I saw the Japanese House in real life. This moniker belongs to 28-year-old Englander Amber Bain, who…”

Thee Sacred Souls, LA LOM, Royale Boston, Soul, Chicano Soul, Show Review, WERS 88.9 FM

Show Review: A Night of Soulful Serenity with Thee Sacred Souls

December 16, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“Thee Sacred Souls performed wonderfully at the Royale the night of Wednesday, December 6th…”

Men I Trust, TOPS, Emma Proulx, Dominique Plante, Boston, Roadrunner, Show Review, WERS 88.9 FM

Show Review: A Night of Indie Bliss with Men I Trust and TOPS

November 27, 2023November 28, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“There are always those bands that you would give ANYTHING to see live in concert and it is safe to say Men I Trust is one of those bands for me…”

Shakey Graves, Rayland Baxter, Show Review, Roadrunner, WERS 88.9 FM

Show Review: Shakey Graves is all Smiles at Roadrunner

November 20, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“Shakey Graves has mastered live performance. His show at Roadrunner last week was artful, funny, personal and welcoming…”

Slaughter Beach Dog, Jake Ewald, Modern Baseball, Midwest Emo, Show Review, Roadrunner, WERS 88.9 FM

Show Review: Slaughter Beach, Dog Revitalize Midwest Emo at Roadrunner

November 20, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“I was introduced to Slaughter Beach, Dog by a friend in high school, not long after they released their sophomore album ‘Birdie…'”

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Show Review, Boston, MGM Music Hall, WERS 88.9 FM

Show Review: Heads Roll for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at MGM Music Hall

November 11, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“On Monday night, fans of all ages gathered to see indie-rock band the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at MGM Music Hall. The audience erupted into cheers…”

Hiss Golden Messenger, Show Review, The Sinclair, WERS 88.9 FM

Show Review: Hiss Golden Messenger’s Polished Grit Shines at the Sinclair

November 6, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“My first thought when Hiss Golden Messenger’s MC Taylor stepped up to the mic at the Sinclair on October 25th, was ‘Oh my god he looks like a cult leader!'”…

Laufey, the Wilbur, Boston, Concert Review, Show Review, WERS 88.9

Show Review: Laufey Bewitches the Wilbur

November 2, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“Loafers and cardigans fill up the Wilbur. Anticipation cannot only be felt, but seen in the two columns that crowd the stairs…”

Genesis Owusu, STRUGGLER, Show Review, The Sinclair, Boston, WERS 88.9 FM

Show Review: Genesis Owusu Brings Punk-Inspired R&B to the Sinclair

October 23, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“Genesis Owusu is a prolific R&B artist hailing from Canberra, Australia…”

Boygenius, Show Review, MGM Music Hall, Boston, The Record

Show Review: The Boys Are Back in Town! Boygenius Take MGM By Storm

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Discover WERS, Show Reviews

“I’ll be the first to admit that unlike so many people at MGM Fenway on Monday night were, I’m not a boygenius devotee…”

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