Playlist: New Discoveries 12/28
Graphics by Ainsley Basic THE WAR ON DRUGS – “HARMONIA’S DREAM” “Harmonia’s Dream” shows off the best of The War On Drugs. The track was first demoed without lyrics in a March 2020 Instagram live…
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Pick of the Week: Caroline Polachek “Bunny Is a Rider”
Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator Caroline Polachek’s “Bunny Is a Rider” encapsulates an energy we all can draw from moving into the new year. The dancey alt-pop tune encourages living…
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Our Favorite Local Albums of 2021
Graphics by Ainsley Basic In July, we covered Our Favorite Local albums of 2021 So Far and now, 5 months later, we’re continuing on the list with some of the amazing local releases that came…
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Unwrapping The Waitresses’ Holiday Classic “Christmas Wrapping”
Graphics by Sarah Tarlin By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator From the gentle twinkling bells that introduce the song to the exuberant saxophone and hilarious anecdotal lyrics, nothing gets me in the holiday spirit like…
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Playlist: New Discoveries 12/21
Graphics by Ainsley Basic TAME IMPALA – “NO CHOICE” If you’re looking to go back in time with psych-rock or move into the future with EDM, Tame Impala’s “No Choice” is what to listen to….
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Pick of the Week: Foo Fighters “Love Dies Young”
Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator With its comedic synchronized swimming-themed music video and unique sound, “Love Dies Young” makes a splash literally and figuratively. The song serves as the ending…
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Best of ‘ERS: A Year In Review
Graphics by Ainsley Basic The nominations are in! To celebrate all of the great local songs, local shows, live mixes and more that were a part of 2021, our music writing team helped put together…
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Pick of the Week: Mitski “The Only Heartbreaker”
Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator Mitski still knows how to hit listeners straight in the heart. It’s been six years since she put out her last album, the art piece…
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Playlist: New Discoveries 11/30
Graphics by Ainsley Basic HOLLY HUMBERSTONE – “SCARLETT” Holly Humberstone writes about her best friend’s heartbreak on “Scarlett.” It only took one listen for me to fall in love with this song. It’s only been…
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Pick of the Week: Spoon “The Hardest Cut”
Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator After treading the lines of indie-alternative, electronic and pop on their last few albums, Spoon is ready to rock. With detuned guitars at the forefront,…
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WERS Unplucked: Our Acoustic Playlist
Graphics by Ainsley Basic Make sure to join us Thanksgiving weekend on 88.9 for our Unplucked Weekend! As you finish leftover turkey, listen to some special acoustic tunes, all day next Friday and after 4…
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Playlist: New Discoveries 11/23
Graphics by Ainsley Basic MITSKI – “THE ONLY HEARTBREAKER” Opening the song with a pounding drum beat that hardly ceases throughout the entire tune, Mitski heralds in a new era since her 2018 record Be…
