WERS Essentials Archives

Discover WERS :: December 1, 2022

Cast Your Vote for the Top 88 of 2022

"It's time for you to vote for the best new songs discovered on 889 this year! We've seen..."

Discover WERS :: May 24, 2022

Introducing Our New Operations Manager, Maurice Wilkey

Photo courtesy of Maurice Wilkey WERS is pleased to welcome Maurice Wilkey as our new operations manager. Maurice is an Emerson and 88.9 alum, class... Read More

Discover WERS :: May 13, 2022

A Salute to Send Off WERS’ Graduating Seniors

Graphics by Grace Liriano Every student that passes through WERS plays a huge role in shaping the station into what it is, whether they are... Read More

Discover WERS :: May 5, 2022

Live Music Week Spring 2022: Rocking Forward

WE'RE HEADED TOWARDS A BEAUTIFUL SUMMER AT WERS THANKS TO LISTENER SUPPORT! Listener support is what drives everything at 88.9, and we're so grateful for... Read More

Discover WERS :: April 19, 2022

Join WERS In Going “Green” This Earth Day

Graphics by Ainsley Basic All day on Friday, April 22nd, WERS is celebrating the spirit of Earth Day! We hope you’ll join us to hear... Read More

Discover WERS :: March 29, 2022

A Tribute to Taylor Hawkins

Photo by Andreas Neumann We were extremely saddened to hear the news of Taylor Hawkins’ passing late Friday night. Hawkins was a longtime member of... Read More

Standing Room Only, Spotlight On Female Composers

Discover WERS :: March 23, 2022

Women’s History Month: Spotlight On Women Composers

Graphics by Ainsley Basic By Cory Mack, Standing Room Only Host In celebration of Women’s History Month, WERS is honoring the marvelous women who have... Read More

Discover WERS :: March 4, 2022

Help WERS Celebrate International Women’s Day!

Graphics by Ainsley Basic In honor of International Women's Day this Tuesday, March 8th, WERS will be playing all women artists, all day. Whether it’s... Read More

Discover WERS :: February 11, 2022

Spoon Day, Tuesday!

Graphics by Ainsley Basic Spoon has a new album out, Lucifer on the Sofa, and we're celebrating with a day that is all about this... Read More

Discover WERS :: December 4, 2021

Stephen Sondheim’s Boston

Graphics by Ainsley Basic Stephen Sondheim, composer of legendary Broadway shows, passed away this week at 91. By Phil Jones, Standing Room Only Host When... Read More

Discover WERS :: November 23, 2021

A Boston Thanksgiving Tradition

Join Jersey Hal on Thanksgiving Day as he continues the WERS tradition of playing “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” at 9 a.m. and again at 5 p.m.... Read More