The Vault of Soul: Prince
“Prince – known as His Royal Badness, or, for a moment in time, ‘The Artist Formerly Known As Prince’ – was born Prince Rogers Nelson June 7th, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota…”
Pride Essay: A Love Letter to My Queer Summer Playlist
“When I sat down to start this year’s playlist, I suddenly realized why these playlists are so meaningful to me— they represent my growth…”
Show Review: Lake Street Dive Reflect On Rise to Roadrunner
Photography by Sam Wachs By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator Artist: Lake Street Dive Venue: Roadrunner When: Sunday, June 12th For a band with as much raw talent as Lake Street Dive, it’s unsurprising how…
Get to Know Boston Band the Q-Tip Bandits Ahead of WERS’ 617 Day Concert
Photo courtesy of the Q-Tip Bandits If you haven’t already heard, WERS is putting on a concert on the night of Friday, June 17th that you won’t want to miss! It’s a part of the…
Pick of the Week: Ripe “Settling”
Graphics by Kasvi Bhatia By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator In their early days, the dance-music-making entourage Ripe had thought “making it big” was playing an Allston house party. The group formed in 2011 within…
The Vault of Soul: Jackie Wilson
Graphics by Maeve Huttner By Sophie Severs, Staff Writer To celebrate Black Music Month, we are excited to be bringing back our Vault of Soul series by spotlighting a soul artist every Thursday of…
Wicked Local Interview: Dwayne Haggins
Photo courtesy of Dwayne Haggins Every Wednesday, WERS presents Wicked Local Wednesday, our program dedicated to bringing you music and interviews with artists in the Boston/New England area. Tune in at 9 p.m. every Wednesday…
Get to Know Boston Band Mint Green Ahead of WERS’ 617 Day Concert
Photo courtesy of LA Rodgers If you haven’t already heard, WERS is putting on a concert on the night of Friday, June 17th that you won’t want to miss! It’s a part of the station’s…
Pick of the Week: Wilco “Falling Apart (Right Now)”
Graphics by Sarah Tarlin By T.J. Grant, Staff Writer On May 27th, Wilco released their very first country album, Cruel Country, in the nearly 30 years they’ve been together as a band. But the leading…
Pick of the Week: Interpol “Toni”
Graphics by Kasvi Bhatia By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator Interpol dial down their typically angst-filled, post-punk sound for “Toni.” The single is the first to lead up to the band’s next studio album, The…
Raffi and Lindsay Munroe On Spreading Kindness With Third Joint Album
Photo courtesy of Troubadour Music Two of The Playgrounds’ favorite children’s artists to feature, Raffi and local musician Lindsay Munroe, will release their third album together in three years on Friday, May 6th. The collaborative…
Wicked Local Wednesday Interview: Mt. Greylock
Photo courtesy of Mt. Greylock Every Wednesday, WERS presents Wicked Local Wednesday, our program dedicated to bringing you music and interviews with artists in the Boston/New England area. Tune in at 9 p.m. every Wednesday…
