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WERS Wags: ‘ERS Teams Up With The Animal Rescue League of Boston!

WERS thanks you for being a part of our musical family! We want to support the Boston community not only by being your companion on the radio but also by supporting the furriest members of the family!

Now through Thursday, June 25th, when you donate to WERS, we are teaming up with the Animal Rescue League of Boston to support their mission of championing animals in need and keeping them safe and healthy in homes.

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The Vault of Soul: Ashford & Simpson

Each week of June (Black Music Month,) we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. To continue 2026’s June coverage, WERS recognizes Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, also known as Ashford & Simpson. The married songwriting duo created so many of the classic Motown hits that we know and love today.

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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Pick of the Week: Brandi Carlile “Life On The Run”

Every week, our student music team highlights a new song for you to discover.

This week, it’s a beautiful new song from Brandi Carlile called “Life on the Run” a perfect example of just how good the singer-songwriter can be when she’s at her best

Read what our Web Services Coordinator Fenton had to say about the song.

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Staff Walk-Up Songs

Since there’s not much to get pumped about at Fenway this season, we turn to music.

Our student music staff shares the walk-up songs that they would pick.

Some might surprise you!

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