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617 Day: All About Highlighting the Talent Right Here!

Wednesday, June 17th, is WERS 617 Day, celebrating the music community and culture of Boston.

We’ll play ALL local music all day–from icons to emerging artists, Boston musicians sharing their favorites!

Join us for free live local music from Noon-8:30pm at the Emerson College Uncommon Corner.

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The Vault of Soul: Brook Benton

“Each week of Black Music Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul, profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into Brook Benton’s incredible legacy…”

You can revisit past Vault of Soul articles here, featuring artists such as James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and more. Be sure to tune into 88.9 every night between 10 pm and 2 am for The Secret Spot.

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Interview: Empire of the Sun

Luke Steele, one half of the electronic duo Empire of the Sun, talks with our Music Coordinator, Lindsay about the blues, the importance of visual identity, and the future of music.

During the conversation, Steele also reflects on the creative partnership behind Empire of the Sun, the inspiration for the band’s latest album Ask That God, and what it’s been like to see songs connect with younger generations through social media.

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Donate Your Unwanted Real Estate to WERS!

If you have a land, residential, or commercial real estate asset that is unused or costing you money, consider giving back to the station you love by donating it to WERS.

As a result, you may also be eligible for a significant tax deduction!

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The Vault of Soul: Brook Benton

Brook Benton kicks off our Vault of Soul series this Black Music Month! Each week of June we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with…

Vault of Soul: Brook Benton

Each week of June, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. To start 2026’s June coverage, WERS recognizes Brook…
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