Nora Onanian, Author at WERS 88.9FM

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Discover WERS :: April 24, 2024

Pick of the Week: Alisa Amador “I Need To Believe”

"The world has been waiting for Alisa Amador’s next move, and 'I Need To Believe' is everything we could have hoped for, from its rockish undercurrent to its uplifting mantra..."

Tiny Habits perform on stage at Royale during their emotional homecoming show in Boston.

Discover WERS :: April 20, 2024

Show Review: An Emotional Homecoming for Tiny Habits at Royale

"It makes complete sense that for the final show of the Little Bit Farther Tour, the trio of Tiny Habits would 'come back to Boston.' Cinya Khan, Maya Rae and Judah Mayowa met just three years ago at Berklee College of Music..."

Discover WERS :: April 19, 2024

Uncommon Concert Calendar: April 19-26

"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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Discover WERS :: April 16, 2024

Pick of The Week: The Marίas “Run Your Mouth”

"The Marίas are back and better than ever with their new single 'Run Your Mouth.' The song comes along with the announcement of their sophomore album 'Submarine'..."

The Last Dinner Party performs on stage at Royale in Boston

Artist Interviews :: April 16, 2024

Interview: Overnight Sensations The Last Dinner Party Bring Their Modern Day Baroque Fantasy to Boston

"Encapsulating audiences with their grandiose debut album Prelude to Ecstasy, the Last Dinner Party became a global sensation seemingly overnight. Sitting down backstage with our staff writer Ren..."

Caroline Rose takes the stage at Royale in Boston

Discover WERS :: April 15, 2024

Show Review: From Candor to Comedy, Caroline Rose Connects with the Crowd at Royale

"On April 7th, Caroline Rose took the stage at Royale, and in an hour and a half, Jeannie became a mom, I felt the way I wanted, and I learned the art of forgetting..."

Discover WERS :: April 11, 2024

Show Review: An Electric Night at the Strand Theatre, Tony Wilson’s Tribute to James Brown

"Thrilled concertgoers packed into Dorchester’s Strand Theater for a sold out tribute concert in commemoration of the night James Brown saved Boston..."

Artist Interviews :: April 11, 2024

Interview: Tony Wilson Stops By Studio 889 Ahead of Special James Brown Tribute

"56 years ago, the devastating assassination of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. set in motion passion-filled riots from coast to coast..."

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Album Review :: April 10, 2024

Album Review: Lizzy McAlpine “Older”

"Older, for Lizzy McAlpine, is an evolution. Her growth — both personally and professionally — has manifested itself into a brand new matured, and more confident sound..."

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Discover WERS :: April 8, 2024

Pick of the Week: Gary Clark Jr. and Stevie Wonder “What About the Children”

"Old-school meets new-school on this bluesy track that exemplifies the heart of melodious kinship. 'What About the Children' is a zealous call to action in its own right..."

Discover WERS :: April 7, 2024

Show Review: Arlo Park’s Infectious Energy Lights Up The Royale

"As she reaches the end of her My Soft Machine Tour, Arlo Parks shows no signs of slowing down. Surrounded by people from all walks of life in the crowd, I expected a chill and laid-back show..."

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Artist Interviews :: April 7, 2024

Interview: Caroline Rose Talks Giving In to “the Gods of Rock”

"Songwriter and producer Caroline Rose refuses to be pinned down. In over a decade of releasing music, they have put out four albums, all of which play with different sounds and elements, making it hard for..."