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Discover WERS :: November 28, 2024

Artists We Are Thankful For

This Thanksgiving, we want to share a few artists we are thankful to listen to in our car speakers, headphones, and record players before the big feast!
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Discover WERS :: November 26, 2024

Welcome to the WERS Potluck!

Here is our musical Thanksgiving potluck, with tracks that are sure to satisfy your cravings!
A black background has wavy white lines. In front of them are a text Box reading: From Unknown pleasures to Power, Corruption & Lies: How Ian Curtis's Loss of Control Gave Rise to New Order
Discover WERS :: November 13, 2024

How Ian Curtis’ Loss of Control Gave Rise to New Order

From "Unknown Pleasures" to "Power, Corruption & Lies," how Ian Curtis' loss of control gave rise to New Order is an important moment in rock.
A grainy, teal-tinted closeup of Julien Baker is shown behind her with a guitar onstage. In fine, white lettering, text reads:
Discover WERS :: November 4, 2024

The Julien Baker Renaissance

After nearly a decade in the music business, Julien Baker is finally receiving the acclamation she deserves...
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Discover WERS :: November 3, 2024

The History of Goth Music

'ERS writers shine some light on the period when punk rock was over and the new dark wave was taking over. 
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Discover WERS :: October 31, 2024

The Best Halloween Movie Soundtracks

A great soundtrack makes a great Halloween movie, so here is a list of our favorite Halloween soundtracks to celebrate! 
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Discover WERS :: October 29, 2024

Our Favorite Halloween Hits

Check out the Halloween hits that our writers are loving this year!
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Discover WERS :: July 1, 2024

Deep Dive: Queer Radio History

"Through history’s highs and lows, queer radio—though little reported on—has remained pivotal to the advancement of the LGBTQ+ community..."
’80s Revival in Indie Music, Japanese Breakfast, John Mayer, Mitski
Discover WERS :: April 6, 2022

An ’80s Revival in Indie Music: What Does It Tell Us and Where Are We Going?

Graphics by Sarah Tarlin By T.J. Grant, Staff Writer Imitation is the highest form of flattery. This holds especially true when it comes to music.... Read More
Hadestown, Anaïs Mitchell
Discover WERS :: January 6, 2022

The Local Story of Hadestown: From Vermont to Somerville to Broadway

Graphics by Sarah Tarlin In 2019, things started really heating up for Anaïs Mitchell when her production of Hadestown opened up on Broadway. The musical... Read More
The Waitresses
Discover WERS :: December 22, 2021

Unwrapping The Waitresses’ Holiday Classic “Christmas Wrapping”

Graphics by Sarah Tarlin By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator From the gentle twinkling bells that introduce the song to the exuberant saxophone and hilarious... Read More
Discover WERS :: October 6, 2020

WERS Deep Dive: The Rise of Bedroom Pop and DIY Artists

By Megan Doherty, WERS Staff Writer While I was looking up facts about beabadoobee for my alternative sound of summer playlist, I found out she gained... Read More

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