WERS Ugly Sweater Party 2018
December 13th — Thunder Road in Somerville, MA. Join us for great food, music, and a ton of fun during the WERS Ugly Sweater Party! Featuring live music and an ugliest sweater contest complete with…
Chagigah Press Release
Changes at Chagigah as WERS announces plans to expand the popular Sunday morning American Jewish music program. For 37 years, Chagigah has been a staple of WERS’ Family Friendly Weekends. Beginning this Sunday, the new…
A Taste Of Iceland at the Middle East
By: Alex LaRosa and Erin Jean Hussey Saturday night, the Middle East Downstairs was treated to a captivating taste of Iceland’s music scene, thanks to the Reykjavík Calling music festival. Sponsored by Iceland Naturally and…
The Sunaana Express
Take the Sunaana Express this Friday to Thompson’s Point, Maine for a blending of Icelandic and American music at the Sunaana Music Festival. This is something you wont want to miss! Tune into George Knight…
Schedule & Shows
WERS is Boston’s Uncommon Radio Discover new music and rediscover favorites with an eclectic mix of local, alternative, indie, and icons during the day, slow jams and R&B at night, and unique specialty shows on…
Throwback Thursday
Re-discover Vintage Tracks from Rock Icons Every Thursday Afternoon at 5 PM In addition to being your home for music discovery, 88.9 plays lots of your “vintage” favorites from the 80’s and 90’s! Whether it’s a…
Programming
WERS is Boston’s Uncommon Radio Discover new music and rediscover old favorites with an eclectic mix of local, alternative, indie, and icons during the day, slow jams and R&B at night, and unique specialty shows…
The Top 88 of 2016
It was another awesome year for Music Discovery on 88-9 WERS! Thanks to your input and support all year, we enjoyed putting together the Top 88 Songs of 2016 most of which you hear first…
Hall of Fame
Celebrate history with the legendary Emerson alum who have helped shape the world. Created to honor alumni and faculty who contributed to the station’s success or distinguished themselves through their accomplishments in the industry. 2024…
Staff & Leadership
Meet the people responsible for the Uncommon sound of WERS WE ARE WERS WERS provides Boston music fans with enlightenment, companionship, and musical diversity. Broadcasting from Emerson College, we’re listener supported, professionally managed, and student-run….
WERS PRESENTS: Foy Vance at the Sinclair
Want to win tickets to Foy Vance’s sold out WERS discovery show? Tune in to George Knight 6-10 AM to find out how!
Arlington Town Day
By Ross Ketschke: Thousands of people and over 200 local businesses lined Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington on Saturday for the 40th annual Arlington Town Day. WERS was there to catch all the action, and we…
