Live Music Field Guide: The Intimate Venues
Graphics by Ainsley Basic Here at WERS, we’ve missed live music just as much as you. From Covid-19 guidelines to new hours, new locations, and unfortunate closures, there have been a lot of changes to…
Graphics by Ainsley Basic Here at WERS, we’ve missed live music just as much as you. From Covid-19 guidelines to new hours, new locations, and unfortunate closures, there have been a lot of changes to…
Graphics by Ainsley Basic Here at WERS, we’ve missed live music just as much as you. Nothing compares to feeling artists’ presence in person and we are so excited to see that many local venues…
Graphics by Ainsley Basic JAPANESE BREAKFAST – “PAPRIKA” Heading Japanese Breakfast’s third full-length album, Jubilee, “Paprika” possesses that classic ethereal and layered sound that’s always been associated with Michele Zauner’s music. She beautifully depicts what…
Graphics by Ainsley Basic THE LUMINEERS – “BRIGHTSIDE” “Brightside,” the title track off of The Lumineers’ fourth album of the same name, is a seamless, wistful yet powerful addition to their signature, nostalgic folk-rock sound….
Graphics by Ainsley Basic TALL HEIGHTS – “HEAR IT AGAIN” If someone had to ask me what the music scene is like here in Boston, I would play “Hear It Again” by Tall Heights. It’s…
Graphics by Ainsley Basic National One-Hit wonder day is less than a week away! To celebrate, on Friday, September 24th, we’ll air all of the best unexpected chart-toppers. Read through five of our staff’s favorites…
Graphics by Ainsley Basic BILLY IDOL – “BITTER TASTE” Long-time and well-known artist Billy Idol recently released his single “Bitter Taste,” his first release in seven years. Already receiving lots of positive attention, “Bitter Taste”…
Graphics by Ainsley Basic AIMEE MANN – “SUICIDE IS MURDER” Aimee Mann sings from the heart on her latest song, “Suicide is Murder.” In a statement, Mann explains that she wrote it with the people…
KURT VILE – “RUN RUN RUN” A cover, in my opinion, is supposed to highlight the best parts of the original song while also giving it a new spin. Following this definition, Kurt Vile’s cover…
Graphics by Ainsley Basic Here at WERS, we love local artists. Boston’s music scene is dynamic and bustling, and 2021 has already seen a ton of great releases. So, we decided we take you through…
Graphics by Ainsley Basic MAJOR SPARK – “BEAUTIFUL NOISE” An electric riff transforming into a fast-paced beat opens “Beautiful Noise,” Major Spark’s second song on their latest album. With repetitive lyrics, the artists push listeners…
Graphics by Ainsley Basic ALISA AMADOR – “TIMING” Local artist Alisa Amador stuns listeners with her smooth voice and groovy vibe in her new song, “Timing.” This bilingual artist is no stranger to the industry…