Year in Review: Phil Jones
Graphics by Natalie Mak As 2019 comes to a close, we here at 88.9 are taking a look back at some of our favorite tunes of this year. Every Monday in the month of December,…
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Show Review: The New Pornographers Rock Out at Royale
Photography by Alec Martinez By Rodin Batcheller Artist: The New Pornographers Venue: Royale When: Monday, November 4th The crowd inside Royale stood shoulder to shoulder waiting for The New Pornographers, an eight-person band from Vancouver, to…
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Show Review: Sleater-Kinney’s High Energy Set Delights HOB Crowd
Photography by Adam Barlyn By Kiersten Tate Artist: Sleater-Kinney Venue: House of Blues When: Tuesday, October 29th When I stepped into the House of Blues, I was intimidated by the predominantly Millennial and Gen-X audience….
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Interview: San Fermin’s Ellis Ludwig-Leone Talks Newest Album and Inspiration
Photography by Sophia Cloonan By Sophia Cloonan Indie-rock band San Fermin performed at The Sinclair on Thursday, October, 15. Before they took the stage, WERS’ Sophia Cloonan had a chance to talk with Ellis Ludwig-Leone, San…
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Show Review: Sara Bareilles Brought The Noise to Agganis Arena
Photography by Evonne Johnson By Megan Doherty Artist: Sara Bareilles Venue: Agganis Arena When: Friday, October 11th Rainy days are not known for being particularly lively. You just want to cozy up under a warm…
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Something to Believe: An Interview with Weyes Blood
Photography by Lizzie Heintz By Kenneth Cox Singer/songwriter Weyes Blood performed at the Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion on Thursday, September 12. Before taking the stage, WERS’ Kenneth sat down with her to talk about her…
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Show Review: Weyes Blood Transports Her Audience at Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion
Photography by Lizzie Heintz By Kenneth Cox Artist: Weyes Blood Venue: Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion When: Thursday, September 12 As Weyes Blood took the stage at the Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion, the venue became awash…
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WERS Essentials: The Cars
By WERS Staff With news of Ric Ocasek’s passing, I’ve been thinking a lot about the songs he wrote and The Cars recorded, and what it was that made them special. The Cars possess a…
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Artist Profile: Elton John
By Lily Doolin Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on March 25th, 1947, Sir Elton John cemented his legacy as one of the best singer/songwriters on the planet in a time of sexual liberation and music revolution….
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Live Mix Recap: Frances Forever brings their Storytelling to the WERS Studio
Photography by Ayo Oladeji By Risa Tapanes Melrose, MA based artist Frances Forever performed a live mix at the WERS studio this past Friday, August 16th. Frances Garrett, joined by Parker DeBaryshe on guitar, played…
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Artist Profile: The Pixies and Their Legacy
By Owen Murray Boston has more than its fair share of iconic rock bands. Aerosmith, The Cars and-of course-Boston. Not to mention favorites like The Dropkick Murphys and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. All are…
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Album Review: Vampire Weekend Curates 6 Year Time Capsule in “Father of the Bride”
By Mica Kendall Band: Vampire Weekend Album: Father of the Bride Favorites: Unbearably White, Sympathy, This Life Recommended If You Like: Phoenix, Two Door Cinema Club, Sufjan Stevens Vampire Weekend’s fourth album, Father Of The…
