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…
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Playlist: New Discoveries 7/27
Graphics by Ainsley Basic YVES TUMOR – “JACKIE” Distorted guitar and heavy drums open the dark atmosphere of Yves Tumor’s latest, “Jackie.” The song comes off of their latest collection, The Asymptotical World EP. Known…
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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…
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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…
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Live Music Week: Ten Performances You Can’t Miss
Graphics by Kevin Shin This Live Music Week, we’re pulling from our archive and playing some great at home performances, some recorded *nearly live* this week, and some going back to 2008. Here’s a few…
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George Knight College of Musical Knowledge: Lecture Notes
Graphics by Kevin Shin By Megan Doherty, Staff Writer You may have heard an installment or two of our on-air segment, the George Knight College of Musical Knowledge. Now, it has expanded into a virtual…
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Ten Boston Artists You Need To Know
Graphics by Kevin Shin THE SUITCASE JUNKET Matt Lorenz, the mastermind behind The Suitcase Junket, captures the essence of a solo performer through his unique “doom folk” sound. His stage name comes from his origins…
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New Discoveries: Frances Forever, Jon Batiste, and More!
Graphics by Kevin Shin FRANCES FOREVER – “SPACE GIRL” Melrose’s own Frances Forever took over the internet, especially TikTok, with their latest tune “Space Girl.” It’s an infectiously catchy bedroom pop love song riddled with…
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Interview: Boston Artist Anjimile’s Debut Album Giver/Taker was a “Healing Experience”
Photo by Kannetha Brown By Lily Doolin, WERS Blog Editor While Boston-based, indie-folk artist Anjimile’s debut album “Giver/Taker” delivers new music from the rising star, much of the album was written long before he and…
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Playlist: Fall Vibes 2020
Graphics my Maeve Huttner By Riley Greenstein, WERS Staff Writer Check out our previous Fall Vibes Playlist here Fall has finally arrived, and the colder months have got me feeling more sentimental. I’m not sure exactly…
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Playlist: When You’re On The Aux
Graphics by Nicole Bae By Megan Doherty, WERS Staff Writer Picture this: You’re in the car with friends or family and, without warning, they tell you to put on some good music. As you go…
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Interview: Eleanor Elektra’s Album “Exquisite Corpse” Brings Her Love of Nature Alive
Boston-based Pacific Northwest native Eleanor Elektra strikes a delicate balance between several genres in her music. Her upcoming album, Exquisite Corpse, promises to be another sonically impressive addition to her discography, and lyrically was inspired by…
