Afternoons with Phil Jones

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Mondays - Fridays 12 PM to 6 PM

You'll hear new music every day, excellent local bands, and some songs you might already know. Expect no commercials, just a full afternoon of music curated by a host whose deep love and knowledge of music shines through every day.

On Thursdays, we do a dedicated throwback set at 5 pm (appropriately named Throwback Thursday), and Monday's at 5 pm are Live Mix Mondays, featuring songs recorded live at our studio. Whether you're a REM fan itching to discover new tunes, or you want to discover new local bands playing in town – you’re in good company!

Get to know Phil:

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Phil Jones grew up in Wellsville New York and came to Emerson College, where he graduated in 2018. Some of his favorite artists include but are not limited to Coldplay, Lianne La Havas, and Thao & The Get Down Stay Down! When he’s not on the air or at the radio station, you can sometimes find him at his favorite place in Boston – Mr. Music Guitar Center in Allston.

 

Here are some of Phil's faves you can hear on the show (and other fun stuff):

  • "Life and How to Live It" - R.E.M.
  • "No Cars Go" - Arcade Fire
  • "Avant Gardener" - Courtney Barnett
  • "We the Common" - Thao and the Get Down Stay Down
  • "Can I Kick It?" - A Tribe Called Quest
  • "We Can Do Better Than That" - Sherie Rene Scott (The Last 5 Years)
  • "In Undertow" - Alvvays
  • "Tokyo" - Lianne LaHavas
  • "Vapour Trail" - Ride
  • "Amsterdam" - Coldplay

Want more of Phil and his faves? Check out these posts that Phil is featured in from our WERS Music Blog:

YEAR IN REVIEW: PHIL JONES
INTERVIEW: COWBOY JUNKIES IN CONVERSATION
WERS COMPANION GUIDES: WICKED LOCAL EDITION
WERS ESSENTIALS: THE CARS

Phil loves local music! If you want him to check out something you’ve been working on for Wicked Local Wednesday, our weekly program dedicated to artists from the Boston area, submit below!

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A man of many talents, Phil also does a lot of work with Standing Room Only, our musical theater program. If you have any questions, ideas, or suggestions for Phil, send a message to him below!

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in studio performances

Live Mix Recap: Frances Forever brings her Storytelling to the WERS Studio
DISPATCH Performing “Painted Yellow Lines” – Live in Studio
Wicked Local Wednesday Recap: Oompa
Adam Ezra LIVE In Studio Performing “100 Year Storm”
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Adam Ezra LIVE In Studio Performing “Steal Your Daughter”

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