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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Pick of the Week: Sam Fender and Olivia Dean “Rein Me In”
There is something truly special about two amazing artists teaming up on a song. Luckily for us we need not look further than “Rein Me In” by Sam Fender and Olivia Dean. On this track, Fender’s raw acoustic guitar blends with Dean’s soulful voice to form a musical match made in heaven!
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Pick of the Week: Lucy Dacus “Planting Tomatoes”
“Planting Tomatoes” is a song by Lucy Dacus that we have known about for a while. Hints of it dropped in a few of her live performances, and now, finally, it is available for us to enjoy whenever we want! The former boygenius member stuns with the way she describes the fleeting moments in life that pass us by with the ones we love.
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Pick of the Week: Beck “Ride Lonesome”
One of the most prolific singer-songwriters of all-time is back, and his songs have never been more poignant or meaningful, With “Ride Lonesome,” Beck reminds us that we have to know when to leave things behind, and that no matter what we’ll always have ourselves for company.
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MJ Lenderman and Waxahatchee Bring a Classic, Rustic Feel to Wang Theatre
MJ Lenderman and Katie Crutchfield, Waxahatchee, co-headlined the Wang Theatre, in what, for me, was the best concert that I have ever been to. With Berklee graduate and Nashville singer, Brennan Wedl, the pair held the crowd at a standstill with just their voices and acoustic guitars; a testament to their talent.
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Uncommon Concert Calendar: April 24 – 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.
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Uncommon Concert Calendar: April 3 – 9
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: Tedeschi Trucks Band “Future Soul”
One of the bands that has never stopped making amazing music since their inception is Tedeschi Trucks Band. Featuring a 12-member ensemble, their newest release, Future Soul, and its title track are examples of the ever-changing nature of the blues-rock genre and how each artist can make it their own.
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Uncommon Concert Calendar: March 27 – April 2
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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New Discoveries: Wet Leg “Obvious”
Similar to another song that we covered a couple of weeks ago, “Obvious” by Wet Leg is a part of the collaboration album done by War Child Records, on their newest compilation album, Help(2).
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Pick of the Week: beabadoobee (ft. The Marias) “All I Did Was Dream of You”
After taking a break from the music spotlight in 2025, beabadoobee has come back and released another classic collaboration, this time with The Marias. “All I Did Was Dream of You” sees Beabadoobee once again go into a reflective, longing state through her dreamy vocals.
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Uncommon Concert Calendar: March 20 – 26
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.
