Playlist: New Discoveries 1/4
Graphics by Ainsley Basic JACK WHITE – “TAKING ME BACK” Jack White is loud and proud on his latest, “Taking Me Back.” He has two albums coming out this year, and this is an amazing…
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The Top 88 of 2021
Graphics by Ainsley Basic From breakthrough debuts to long-awaited musical comebacks, 2021 has had a lot of amazing releases! After tallying your votes, we are thrilled to announce the top 88 songs of the year….
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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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Playlist: New Discoveries 11/9
Graphics by Ainsley Basic ANJIMILE – “STRANGER” The new single “Stranger” by artist Anjimile is a special song that brings forth peaceful sounds and a beautiful vocal track. Anjimile is a trans, black artist originally…
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The War On Drugs and Boston Go Way Back
Photo courtesy of Shawn Brackbill American rock band The War On Drugs just put out their fifth studio album I Don’t Live Here Anymore on Friday, October 29th. Just ahead of its release, staff writer…
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Live Music Field Guide: The Intimate Venues
Graphics by Ainsley Basic Here at WERS, we’ve missed live music just as much as you. From Covid-19 guidelines to new hours, new locations, and unfortunate closures, there have been a lot of changes to…
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Playlist: New Discoveries 9/28
Graphics by Ainsley Basic THE LUMINEERS – “BRIGHTSIDE” “Brightside,” the title track off of The Lumineers’ fourth album of the same name, is a seamless, wistful yet powerful addition to their signature, nostalgic folk-rock sound….
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Show Review: Arlo Parks Radiated Joy At First-Ever Boston Show
Photography by Carys Hirawady By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator Artist: Arlo Parks Venue: Brighton Music Hall When: Saturday, September 25th A long line sprawled out past Brighton Music Hall on Saturday night with fans…
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Pick of the Week: Sam Fender “17 Going Under”
Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Meghan Hockridge, Program Coordinator Two years after his debut album, Sam Fender is back with the title track off of his sophomore record Seventeen Going Under. On his previous record,…
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Overcoats Is No Longer Scared of the Dark
Photo by Nora Onanian Overcoats, the electronic-pop duo of Hana Elion and JJ Mitchell, just put out their EP Used To Be Scared of the Dark in June. Web services coordinator Nora Onanian sat down…
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Unpacking New Chapters With Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner
Photo courtesy of Japanese Breakfast 2021 has been a huge year for Michelle Zauner. In April, the indie-pop mastermind behind Japanese Breakfast published her first book, a touching memoir titled Crying In H Mart. An…
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Playlist: New Discoveries 9/7
Graphics by Ainsley Basic JACK RABBIT – “SALEM” A serene guitar melody and calming vocals introduce Jack Rabbit’s newest single, “Salem.” Former Emerson students, they began their music career in 2019 with their single “December.”…
