For Students
WERS 88.9 IS… A commercial-free, listener supported radio station operated on the Emerson College campus. We’re student-run and professionally managed, meaning our team is made up of a unique blend of people inside and outside…
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Interview: Briston Maroney’s New Album Is a Courageous Exploration of Selfhood
“I think this whole album definitely came from a place of trying to be really confident that what I am feeling, and what I have to say, could be enough to share with the world. This album was supposed to be a stream of consciousness about the root pieces of who I am…”
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Uncommon Concert Calendar: August 4-11
Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar—your guide to the best concerts in Boston. Each week, our intrepid music staff picks out some upcoming concerts you can’t miss.
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Interview: Cake’s John McCrea Talks Tour Antics and the Uncertainty of Songwriting
“Well, I don’t want to give the whole show away, but things like that just take the emphasis off of having to get everything right, or be perfect, or whatever. It makes you realize that you’re just a clown—you’re just an entertainer, nothing matters, and we’re all gonna die soon…”
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Interview: Joy Oladokun on Collaboration and Community
“After an amazing Saturday performance at Boston Calling, our Staff Writer, Emma Kunz had the opportunity to chat with singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun…”
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The Vault of Soul: Natalie Cole
Graphics by Sarah Tarlin; Photo courtesy of NBC Television By: D DaNubian Each week of Black Music Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul, profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep…
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The Vault of Soul: The 5th Dimension
“Each week of Black Music Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul, profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into The Fifth Dimension’s incredible legacy…”
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Interview: King Tuff on his “Lush” New Album and Boston House Shows
“On March 23, King Tuff brought his Smalltown Stardust Tour to The Sinclair in Cambridge. Ahead of the show, he sat down with our Blog Assistant, Claire Dunham, to discuss his new album, the highs and lows of touring, and Boston’s local music scene…”
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Pick of the Week: The National ft. Taylor Swift “The Alcott”
“The record is a somber exploration of the band’s inner psyche inspired by Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel ‘Frankenstein.’ Ultimately, this mesmerizingly mellow mood is best encapsulated in one track: ‘The Alcott’…”
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Interview: Nickel Creek’s Sara Watkins on Celebrants, Family, and Great Radio
Nickel Creek have been pushing the boundaries of folk music for over thirty years. Their new album Celebrants takes them into newly personal territory and challenging arrangements, reimagining what’s possible for an acoustic trio. Our afternoon host, Phil Jones got to speak to their fiddle player, Sara Watkins, before their show at the MGM Music Hall in Boston on Saturday April 22nd.
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Playlist: New Discoveries 4/18
WERS music writers bring you new music every week! This fresh playlist includes songs from Feist, Benny Sings feat. Remi Wolf, and The Beths.
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Interview: Caroline Rose on Songwriting with Self-Love
“On April 6, Rose will perform at Royale in Boston. Ahead of their concert, they sat down with our Blog Assistant, Claire Dunham, to discuss ‘The Art of Forgetting’ and their highly-anticipated tour…”
