An Interview With WERS’s Very Own Hal Slifer
Staff Writer Fenton Wright sat down with the host of Chagigah Radio, Hal Slifer (a.k.a. Jersey Hal), to get to know a bit more about his life and multifaceted work at the station.
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Our Favorite 2016 Albums
Everyone has been saying that 2026 is the new 2016. So, our writers have decided to take a look back at some of our favorite albums that came out in 2016
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New Discoveries: Violet Grohl “THUM”
There are a lot of things that we inherit from our parents. For Violet Grohl, musical prowess is definitely what she got from her dad. On her new single, “THUM,” Grohl manages to create a sound for herself different from that of Foo Fighters or any of her dad’s projects. In this song, she comes into her own.
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Pick of the Week: Arctic Monkeys “Opening Night”
Following an excruciatingly long break, the Arctic Monkeys have returned to us with new music! Not only is “Opening Night” a new Arctic Monkeys song, but it also is a part of the new War Child Records album, Help(2). This super conglomeration of artists is shaping up to be one of the most interesting movements in music in 2026, and “Opening Night” is just the beginning!
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Love Songs Through the Decades
As a part of our Valentine’s Day efforts, our writers are going to take you through a portal to the past to see some of our favorite love songs through the decades!
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Our First Musical Loves
To get you ready for a day full of love, admiration, and genuine kindness, our writing staff is giving you an article a day over the next three days, celebrating artists, songs, and people in our lives that we love! We hope that reading about the love that we have will give you a chance to reflect on what you value most this Valentine’s Day!
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Our Favorite Artists On Our Radar For 2026
Now, we know you might be thinking that we are late to the party, but there is no such thing as too late to talk about artists that are poised to have a big year! So, here are artists that our writers think are on the rise in 2026.
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Uncommon Concert Calendar: February 6 – 12
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 won’t want to miss.
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Vault of Soul: Rick James
Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic pioneers of R&B and soul. To learn more, check out the biography of funkmaster Rick James, best tracks, and awards below!
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Uncommon Concert Calendar: January 30 – February 5
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 won’t want to miss.
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Pick of the Week: Courtney Barnett “Stay In Your Lane”
With the upcoming release of her seventh studio album, Creature of Habit, Courtney Barnett is proving why she is still one of the most interesting acts out. The Australian singer has proven to us time and time again that her music is powerful and relatable, and on “Stay In Your Lane,” that line of thinking remains true.
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Uncommon Concert Calendar: January 23-30
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 won’t want to miss.
