Matching Gift Program
During WERS’ Spring and Fall Fundraising campaigns and End of Fiscal Year Fundraiser, matching gifts are the number one way we raise money to keep the station up and running. What are Matching Gifts? Matching gifts…
Listen: Nana Adjoa At-Home Concert
WERS 88.9FM · Nana Adjoa At-Home Concert | WERS 88.9FM Nana Adjoa was gracious enough to play an exclusive at-home concert for WERS! The set, which features three songs from her debut album Big…
The Vault of Soul: Aretha Franklin
Graphics by Kevin Shin By Megan Doherty, Staff Writer Biography Aretha Franklin, universally known as the “Queen of Soul,” was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1942. Her mom was a gospel singer and pianist while…
Artist Profile: KALEO
Graphics by Kevin Shin By Kiersten Tate, WERS Staff Writer Iceland-originated and Texas-based band KALEO’s frontman, JJ Julius Son, bassist Daniel Kristjansson, and drummer David Antonsson are childhood best friends. During their teens, they formed…
Remembering Toots Hibbert from Toots & the Maytals
Graphics by Kevin Shin Not every musician gets to go down in history as a pioneer of their genre of music, but Toots Hibbert does. He may not have been as high profile as Bob…
Playlist: Independence Day Faves
Graphics by Kevin Shin By Kiersten Tate, WERS Staff Writer Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all still putting in the effort to gather with family and friends for this Fourth of July weekend in what…
WERS Companion Guides: Wicked Local Edition
Graphics by Nicole Bae WERS is proud to present our second annual 617 Day, an all-day celebration of local music, local business, and local radio, taking place Wednesday, June 17th! To learn more about our 617 Day…
WERS Companion Guides: For Allies
Graphics by Nicole Bae Our family here at the station joins all demanding an end to violence against Black people, and those supporting black art, music, and business. Below is a list of resources that…
Boston in 100 Words
Boston in 100 Words is a writing contest that invites all Boston residents to write stories of no more than one hundred words depicting everyday life in their communities. A team of renown, local authors…
WERS Companion Guides: Staying Connected
Graphics by Nicole Bae Check out our previous editions of WERS Companion Guides here! This week on WERS Companion Guides, we’re focusing on how to stay connected with those you love. During this time of…
WERS Companion Guides: For Families
Graphics by Nicole Bae Your family here at WERS is with you during these uniquely challenging and stressful times. Now on our WERS Music Blog, we’re providing our readers and listeners with a new series,…
WERS Companion Guides: Musicians and Artists Edition
Graphics by Nicole Bae Your family here at WERS is with you during these uniquely challenging and stressful times. Starting now on our WERS Music Blog, we’re providing our readers and listeners with a new…
