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…
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Remembering and Honoring the “27 Club”
By Tiffany Carbon The “27 Club” gained recognition in 1994 after Kurt Cobain’s untimely death. He joined Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix – rock/alternative legends who also tragically died at age 27. Many wondered what it…
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Show Review: The 1975 Give Their Fans the Emotional Performance They Were Looking For
Photography by Risa Tapanes By Owen Murray The 1975 treated their ravenous fans to an emotional show at Agganis Arena accompanied by stunning, kaleidoscopic visuals. Touring behind their album A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships,…
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Show Review: Walk Off the Earth Burns Bright at House of Blues
Photography by Cecilia O’Rollins By Max Littlewood Continuing their 2019 world tour, Walk Off the Earth finally arrived in Boston to perform their signature blend of original and cover songs (the band first blew up…
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Bands that Bridge the Generational Gap: Talking Heads, R.E.M
By Owen Murray Like many, I was first introduced to music by my parents. My mom was always a huge U2 and Neil Young fan. Music was my dad’s passion, and while he loved The…
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Mitski Brings a Story to Life on Boston Calling’s Green Stage – Day Two
Photography by Lizzie Heintz By Lizzie Heintz A single white table and chair sat on the stage. Behind it, the band stood by their instruments, waiting for her entrance. Mitski Miyawaki, known by simply her…
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Adia Victoria Opens Boston Calling With a “Devilish” Country Rock Performance
Photography by Lizzie Heintz By Lily Doolin “Gothic Blues” singer Adia Victoria was one of the first artists to kick off 2019’s Boston Calling Music Festival at Harvard Athletic Complex Friday afternoon. She took the…
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Damien Jurado: A Vessel for Storytelling
Photography by Ayo Oladeji By Lily Doolin From his early days in Seattle to now touring the nation with a twenty-six-year discography under his belt, singer-songwriter Damien Jurado took the stage at Great Scott on…
