Graphics by Simru Sonmez-Erbil By Simru Sonmez-Erbil, WERS Staff Writer From the pubs of South London to Madison Square Garden, Squeeze has been crafting more than just songs. They’ve been penning, recording, and performing keen anecdotes of…
To watch more editions of our WERS At Home Concert Series, click here! This week, Lowell MA native R&B singer Marcela Cruz took to the mic as a part of our at home concert series….
Graphics by Nicole Bae Check out our previous WERS Companion Guides here! One of the most beloved programs here on 88.9 is Standing Room Only (SRO), our show dedicated entirely to musical theater! In honor…
Graphics by Nicole Bae Welcome to The Vault of Soul, a new series on our WERS Music Blog. Step inside the vault to discover the life and legacy of some of the world’s greatest soul…
Photo Courtesy of Jayhawks By Simru Sonmez-Erbil, WERS Staff Writer On previous albums, Jayhawks drummer Tim O’Reagan was solely behind the kit, banging out the heartbeat of many a Jayhawks tracks we have come to…
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…
Graphics by Nicole Bae In the wake of the death of George Floyd, a Black man killed in Minneapolis police custody in May, Americans across the country took to the streets. Those calling for change…
Graphics by Nicole Bae 🎉 Happy 617 Day! 🎉 Today, our 88.9 family is celebrating local music, local artists, and local radio with an all day party, including an hour-long edition of Wicked Local Wednesday, and…
Photo by Emily Gringorten By Lily Doolin, WERS Blog Editor Local hip-hop legend Red Shaydez has been “chillin’ in the shade” for some time, keeping a low profile, but last year she took to the spotlight…
Dan Shea on the right; Photo by Omari Spears By Christopher Wilson Christopher Stetson Wilson is a Cambridge-based writer, MFA fiction student, former comic artist, and former singer-songwriter. He also DJs as Minnow for a…
Graphics by Nicole Bae By Megan Doherty, WERS Staff Writer Even though this year’s Boston Pride Parade has been canceled because of the pandemic, we can (and should) still celebrate pride month. Luckily, we have…
Graphics by Nicole Bae By Megan Doherty, WERS Staff Writer Artist: The 1975 Album: Notes on a Conditional Form Favorites: “People,” “Roadkill,” “Don’t Worry, ” “If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know),” and “Guys” For…
