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
From Student to Phenom, Dayglow Navigates Change in “Harmony House”
Photo courtesy of Pooneh Ghana Aledo, Texas based pop artist Dayglow spent much of the pandemic perfecting his heavily anticipated sophomore album, Harmony House. Following… Read More
The Vault of Soul: Ray Charles
Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Mason Standish, Staff Writer To celebrate Black Music Month, we brought back our Vault of Soul series by spotlighting a… Read More
New Discoveries: Jon Batiste, CHVRCHES, and More
Graphics by Ainsley Basic JON BATISTE – “FREEDOM” Fresh, funky, and soulful, Jon Batiste’s track “FREEDOM” delivers a musical punch that is sure to be… Read More
New Discoveries: Wye Oak, Royal Blood, and More
Graphics by Ainsley Basic ERIC HUTCHINSON – “THE BEST PART” A bright beat, uplifting guitar, and a cheerful tambourine present “The Best Part.” It’s the… Read More
New Discoveries: Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, Sleater-Kinney, and More
Graphics by Ainsely Basic ANJIMILE AND JAY SOM – “IN YOUR EYES” Haunting violin and ethereal vocals help create an immensely unique atmosphere in Anjimile’s… Read More
