The Songs That Haunt Us
Graphics by Ainsley Basic It’s the end of October, and our music writing staff is getting into the spooky spirit! Read along as the team takes you through 18 of the songs that haunt us….
Show Review: Mt. Joy Lights Up Leader Bank Pavilion
Photography by Sam Wachs By Mason Standish, Staff Writer Artist: Mt. Joy Venue: Leader Bank Pavilion When: Tuesday, October 5th Mt. Joy’s fans arrived passionately on time as a thick crowd of millennials festered…
Playlist: New Discoveries 9/14
Graphics by Ainsley Basic PARQUET COURTS – “WALKING AT A DOWNTOWN PACE” Brooklyn-based rock collective Parquet Courts deliver an upbeat and moody answer to your alt-rock desires. With their first release since their 2018…
Playlist: New Discoveries 9/7
Graphics by Ainsley Basic JACK RABBIT – “SALEM” A serene guitar melody and calming vocals introduce Jack Rabbit’s newest single, “Salem.” Former Emerson students, they began their music career in 2019 with their single “December.”…
Playlist: New Discoveries 8/3
Graphics by Ainsley Basic CHILDISH GAMBINO AND BRITTANY HOWARD – “STAY HIGH” Groovy, spacey, and soulful. Childish Gambino’s cover of Brittany Howard’s hit “Stay High” successfully captures the same vibe as the original, but in…
Our Favorite Local Albums of 2021 So Far
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…
Pick of the Week: Lucy Dacus “Brando”
Graphics by Maeve Huttner By Mason Standish, Staff Writer Indie rock darling Lucy Dacus’ recently released album, Home Video, is an absolute gem to listen through. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dacus never strays far from…
From Student to Phenom, Dayglow Navigates Change in “Harmony House”
Photo courtesy of Pooneh Ghana Aledo, Texas based pop artist Dayglow spent much of the pandemic perfecting his heavily anticipated sophomore album, Harmony House. Following the record’s initial debut, staff writer Mason Standish sat down…
The Vault of Soul: Ray Charles
Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Mason Standish, Staff Writer To celebrate Black Music Month, we brought back our Vault of Soul series by spotlighting a soul artist every Friday of June. Stepping inside the vault,…
New Discoveries: Jon Batiste, CHVRCHES, and More
Graphics by Ainsley Basic JON BATISTE – “FREEDOM” Fresh, funky, and soulful, Jon Batiste’s track “FREEDOM” delivers a musical punch that is sure to be a welcome addition to any of your upbeat summer playlists….
New Discoveries: Wye Oak, Royal Blood, and More
Graphics by Ainsley Basic ERIC HUTCHINSON – “THE BEST PART” A bright beat, uplifting guitar, and a cheerful tambourine present “The Best Part.” It’s the first song on Eric Hutchinson’s newest pop-jazz album, Before and…
New Discoveries: Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, Sleater-Kinney, and More
Graphics by Ainsely Basic ANJIMILE AND JAY SOM – “IN YOUR EYES” Haunting violin and ethereal vocals help create an immensely unique atmosphere in Anjimile’s new track, “In Your Eyes.” The introductory song on their…
