617 Day: Celebrate All Local Music All Day on June 17

617 Day: Celebrate All Local Music All Day on June 17

Join us as we celebrate 617 Day on June 17th (get it? 6-1-7.)  We’ll feature local music on-air all day, and host free music from 3-9 at Boston City Hall Plaza in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture.  Help us celebrate the music, arts, people, and culture that make Boston awesome!

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The Vault of Soul: Chaka Khan

The Vault of Soul: Chaka Khan

Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers.Up this week, Chaka Khan’s incredible legacy.

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Win Tickets to See Lana Del Rey at Fenway Park!

Win Tickets to See Lana Del Rey at Fenway Park!

As her first time headlining a U.S. stadium, when Lana Del Rey comes to Fenway Park next month, she is bound to make it a magical and memorable night. We want YOU to join in on the fun… we’re giving away a pair of tickets in a one day giveaway on-air. But that’s not the only way to enter…

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The Vault of Soul: Chaka Khan

The Vault of Soul: Chaka Khan

“Each week of Black History Month, we open the 88.9 Vault of Soul with profiles of iconic soul pioneers. Continue reading to take a deep dive into Chaka Khan’s incredible legacy….”

June 12, 2024

Photo Series: Spots in Boston with Music History Roots

Photo Series: Spots in Boston with Music History Roots

Graphics by Sarah Tarlin By Nora Onanian, Web Services Coordinator 617 Day – WERS’ celebration of the local talent and culture wrapped into Boston’s area… Read More

June 11, 2024

Pick of the Week: Ok Cowgirl “Little Splinters”

Pick of the Week: Ok Cowgirl “Little Splinters”

“‘Sometimes vulnerability just looks like trash![‘ Ok Cowgirl’s Leah Lavigne sings at a dramatic break in instrumentation during the band’s new single, ‘Little Splinters’…”

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