Best of ‘ERS: A Year In Review
Graphics by Ainsley Basic The nominations are in! To celebrate all of the great local songs, local shows, live mixes and more that were a… Read More
Pick of the Week: Sunflower Bean “Baby Don’t Cry”
Graphics by Sarah Tarlin By Mason Standish, Staff Writer Long Island New York-based indie-rock darlings, Sunflower Bean, deliver a foot-stomping and tear-jerking new tune with… Read More
Show Review: Mayer Hawthorne’s Soulful Stage Presence
Photography by Mason Standish By Mason Standish, Staff Writer Artist: Mayer Hawthorne Venue: Big Night Live When: Saturday, November 13th Sprinkled throughout Mayer Hawthorne’s rousing… Read More
Playlist: New Discoveries 11/2
Graphics by Ainsley Basic TEARS FOR FEARS – “THE TIPPING POINT” Tears for Fears is back after a 17-year long break, resuming their alternative sound… Read More
The Songs That Haunt Us
Graphics by Ainsley Basic It’s the end of October, and our music writing staff is getting into the spooky spirit! Read along as the team… Read More
Show Review: Mt. Joy Lights Up Leader Bank Pavilion
Photography by Sam Wachs By Mason Standish, Staff Writer Artist: Mt. Joy Venue: Leader Bank Pavilion When: Tuesday, October 5th Mt. Joy’s fans arrived… Read More
Behind-the-scenes at WERS: Meet Our Student Teams
Graphics by Ainsley Basic A big part of what makes WERS so special is our student staff. This fall semester brought in many returning friends… Read More
Playlist: New Discoveries 9/14
Graphics by Ainsley Basic PARQUET COURTS – “WALKING AT A DOWNTOWN PACE” Brooklyn-based rock collective Parquet Courts deliver an upbeat and moody answer to… Read More
Playlist: New Discoveries 9/7
Graphics by Ainsley Basic JACK RABBIT – “SALEM” A serene guitar melody and calming vocals introduce Jack Rabbit’s newest single, “Salem.” Former Emerson students, they… Read More
Playlist: New Discoveries 8/3
Graphics by Ainsley Basic CHILDISH GAMBINO AND BRITTANY HOWARD – “STAY HIGH” Groovy, spacey, and soulful. Childish Gambino’s cover of Brittany Howard’s hit “Stay High”… Read More
Our Favorite Local Albums of 2021 So Far
Graphics by Ainsley Basic Here at WERS, we love local artists. Boston’s music scene is dynamic and bustling, and 2021 has already seen a ton… Read More
Pick of the Week: Lucy Dacus “Brando”
Graphics by Maeve Huttner By Mason Standish, Staff Writer Indie rock darling Lucy Dacus’ recently released album, Home Video, is an absolute gem to listen… Read More