617 Day: Ten Local Artists You Need To Know
Graphics by Ainsley Basic Happy 617 Day! Today, WERS is having an all-day celebration of the local music, local businesses, and local radio that help make our area code so awesome. Tune into 88.9 FM…
New Discoveries: Kings of Leon, John Mayer, and More
Graphics by Ainsley Basic JOHN MAYER – “LAST TRAIN HOME” Armed with an 80s throwback sound, John Mayer has made his full return after five years of scattered singles. This song in particular, “Last Train…
New Discoveries: Bleachers, Leon Bridges, and More
Graphics by Ainsley Basic BLEACHERS – “STOP MAKING THIS HURT” Jack Antonoff’s band Bleachers is back with an album announcement, tour, and the amazing song “Stop Making This Hurt.” His latest single has a special…
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…
New Discoveries: Cautious Clay, Warpaint, and More
Graphics by Ainsley Basic CAUTIOUS CLAY – “ROOTS” Blending his smooth voice with silky synths, Cautious Clay gives us another laid-back anthem with “Roots.” The song is about a relationship falling apart. He sings, “just…
The Suitcase Junket Stays Gloomy with “The End is New”
Photography by Joanna Chattman Vermont’s own Matt Lorenz, better known as The Suitcase Junket, is a one-man sound machine. He just released his seventh album, The End is New, last November. Recently, he sat down…
New Discoveries: Crowded House, Dodie, and More
Graphics by Kevin Shin CROWDED HOUSE – “TO THE ISLAND” After a decade since their last album, Crowded House gears up for their next record with “To The Island.” The song opens with their voices…
New Discoveries: Squirrel Flower, Chris Cornell, and More
Graphics by Kevin Shin SQUIRREL FLOWER – “HURT A FLY” Boston’s own Ella Williams A.K.A. Squirrel Flower announced her upcoming album with the eerie ballad “Hurt A Fly.” Embodying the persona of a manipulative partner,…
New Discoveries: The Lone Bellow, Valerie June, and More
Graphics by Kevin Shin THE LONE BELLOW – “DRIED UP RIVER” A cheerful guitar melody and choral group begin the lovely “Dried Up River.” It’s the second song to The Lone Bellow’s newest double track…
Lake Street Dive is Obviously Having an Amazing Year
Photo Courtesy of Lake Street Dive Boston retro rock band Lake Street Dive just released their seventh album, Obviously. Drummer Mike Calabrese recently sat down with staff writer and on-air host Meghan Hockridge. They talked…
On This Day: James Brown’s Concert of Healing
Graphics by Kevin Shin By Meghan Hockridge, Staff Writer Fifty-three years ago, on April 5th, 1968, James Brown had a hard decision to make. Would he take the stage at the Boston Garden, or would…
New Discoveries: Hayley Williams, Paul McCartney, and More
Graphics by Kevin Shin HAYLEY WILLIAMS – “MY LIMB” Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams shows us her darker side with her new song “My Limb”. This song comes off her sophomore album as a solo artist,…
