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5 Questions With Air Traffic Controller Ahead of 617 Day

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 617 Day, Discover WERS

The band Air Traffic Controller told WERS what’s on their mind ahead of this year’s action-packed 617 Day.

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5 Questions With Will Dailey Ahead of 617 Day

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 617 Day, Discover WERS

WERS got the chance to pick the mind of upcoming 617 Day artist Will Dailey on what he’s passionate about heading into this year’s event.

A hanging red calendar has red and blue text reading "Uncommon Concert calendar" and "Will Dailey, Perfume Genius, Paul Simon"

Uncommon Concert Calendar: June 6-12

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Discover WERS, Uncommon Concert Calendar

Here at ‘ERS, we love live music! That’s why we created the Uncommon Concert Calendar – your guide to the best concerts in Boston.

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Vault of Soul: The Platters

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Discover WERS, The Vault of Soul

The Platters, with their four number-one hits and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, did not merely persevere—they thrived.

New Discoveries Playlist - Top Artists and Songs this week - Boston - WERS 88.9FM

Playlist: New Discoveries 4/4

April 4, 2023May 29, 2024 Discover WERS, New Discoveries

Explore fresh, new songs with our music staff! This week, discover the latest releases from Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Indigo De Souza, Circa Waves, and Lizzy McAlpine.

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'”…

The latest from our music staff!

Miranda Rae, Sinnet and More New, Local Discoveries

December 13, 2020 Discover WERS, New Discoveries, Who to Watch

Miranda Rae grew up in Cambridge, Dorchester, and Roxbury. Watch her WERS At Home Concert here! What new releases coming down the pipeline are you…

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…

The latest from our music staff!

New Discoveries: Cautious Clay, Jade Bird, and King Princess

November 16, 2020 Discover WERS, New Discoveries

Graphics by Kevin Shin Graphics by Kevin Shin By Kiersten Tate, Staff Writer Each week, our intrepid music staff picks out some new songs you…

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.

Boston Nostalgia with Rubblebucket’s Alex Toth: WERS Interview

Boston Nostalgia with Rubblebucket’s Alex Toth: WERS Interview

February 5, 2019 Discover WERS

By Regan Harvey Just before Rubblebucket’s Friday night performance at Paradise Rock Club, 88.9’s Regan Harvey met up with founding member Alex Toth in the…

Gentle Temper Makes Their Way to WERS

Gentle Temper Makes Their Way to WERS

October 29, 2018September 10, 2021 Discover WERS, From the Booth

By Sonali Anand Ryan Meier and Marion Earley make up the Boston native band, Gentle Temper. They are in the middle of their tour and…

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