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Pick of the Week

POTW - The Alcott (Blog)

Pick of the Week: The National ft. Taylor Swift “The Alcott”

May 9, 2023May 10, 2023 Discover WERS, Pick of the Week

“The record is a somber exploration of the band’s inner psyche inspired by Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel ‘Frankenstein.’ Ultimately, this mesmerizingly mellow mood is best encapsulated in one track: ‘The Alcott’…”

Pick of the Week: Tame Impala “Wings of Time”

Pick of the Week: Tame Impala “Wings of Time”

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Discover WERS, Pick of the Week

“Indie psychedelic superstar Tame Impala, known for his trippy, mellow sound, performs with an unexpected and spirited determination on ‘Wings of Time'”…

Pick of the Week: Jean Dawson “Pirate Radio*”

Pick of the Week: Jean Dawson “Pirate Radio*”

January 9, 2023January 30, 2023 Discover WERS, Pick of the Week

Dive deep into the latest from California’s Jean Dawson, who writes about rebirth and new life in a song packed with strings.

Damon Albarn performs live with Gorillaz

Pick of the Week: Gorillaz ft. Beck, “The Valley of the Pagans”

November 20, 2020 Discover WERS, Pick of the Week

Graphics by Kevin Shin, Photography by Jacob Cutler By Megan Doherty, Staff Writer British band Gorillaz abandoned the typical album format for an innovative approach…

Pick of the Week: Foo Fighters “Shame Shame”

Pick of the Week: Foo Fighters “Shame Shame”

November 13, 2020 Discover WERS, Pick of the Week

If you’re yearning for more of this slower, mysterious Foo Fighter sound, the wait is over.

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