Playlists

Album Review :: November 22, 2019

2019’s Late Album Releases

Graphics by Nicole Bae By Tiffany Carbon From Weyes Blood, to Lana Del Rey, to Vampire Weekend, this year has been filled with a variety... Read More
Discover WERS :: November 18, 2019

Playlist: The Alternative Sound of Fall 2019

By Megan Doherty With the crisp fall air starting to roll in, it's time for some new music. Summer had a strong run of new... Read More
Discover WERS :: November 7, 2019

WERS Essentials: Sweater Weather Songs

By WERS Staff This Veterans' Day Weekend, we're keeping things nice and cozy here at 88.9 with our special Sweater Weather Weekend. From Friday the... Read More
Discover WERS :: October 23, 2019

Playlist: Spooky Tunes

By Sophie Cloonan Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, making October one of my favorite times of the year. Though Christmas music is always... Read More
Album Review :: October 16, 2019

Album Review: Lana Del Rey’s “Norman F—–g Rockwell!” is a Masterpiece

By Kenneth Cox Artist: Lana Del Rey Album: Norman F------g Rockwell! Favorites: "The Greatest," "California," "Mariners Apartment Complex," "Venice B---h" For Fans Of: Joni Mitchell, Fiona Apple, Leonard... Read More
70th Birthday :: October 2, 2019

Playlist: Written and Produced by Nick Lowe

By Lily Doolin As we get closer to our 70th Birthday Party here at WERS, we're taking a deep dive into the discography of our special... Read More
70th Birthday :: September 26, 2019

Five Songs to Know Before WERS’ 70th Birthday Party

By Kenneth Cox On November 2, WERS is celebrating its 70th Birthday with a special concert featuring Nick Lowe and Adia Victoria at Emerson College's... Read More
Discover WERS :: September 16, 2019

WERS Essentials: The Cars

By WERS Staff With news of Ric Ocasek's passing, I've been thinking a lot about the songs he wrote and The Cars recorded, and what... Read More
Discover WERS :: September 5, 2019

Confidence Playlist

By Sam Woolf Whether you need the courage to climb a literal mountain or just to talk to a girl you like, music can bring... Read More
Discover WERS :: August 30, 2019

The Alternative Sound of Summer 2019

By Kenneth Cox Summer 2019 came in hard with a surge of new music from artists across all genres. This year has seen alt-rock artists... Read More
Discover WERS :: April 16, 2019

The Verve, Green Day, and More Take You Back to 90s Alt-Rock

By Lily Doolin I am definitely a product of the 90s alt-rock era. I grew up jamming out to Third Eye Blind and Green Day.... Read More
Discover WERS :: November 20, 2018

Songs I’m Thankful For

By Sonali Anand Here at WERS, we have a lot to be thankful for. We have an amazing staff, engaged listeners, not to mention incredible... Read More

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Live Mix Recap: Yeasayer
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