This Just In: Episode 93
Episode 93 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase, airs May 11th, 2026 from 8-9pm and May 12th, 2026 from 3-4pm. This week's playlist:
youbet - Worship [Alternative / Indie Rock]
The Afghan Whigs - House of I [Rock]
The Massacoustics - Outside The Outsiders [Roots Rock / Americana]
Pearl & The Oysters - Doom Mood [Indie Rock]...
WHFR PRESENTS Once Again Wishes You a Happy Mothers Day
WITH THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC OF FRANK ZAPPA
On Sunday May 10, WHFR Presents will feature three hours of the music of Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention for your listening and dancing pleasure.
Frank Zappa (1940-1993) was known to many as an eclectic rock musician but his work spanned across rock, jazz, modern classical and synth music. Going beyond his provocative lyrics and social commentary, Zappa's music incorporated the work of modern composers, jazz and the avant-garde...
"WHFR Journal" Talks Pawchella 2026, Summer Reading at the Dearborn Public Library, Mother's Day and HFC Commencement - Friday, May 8, at 1pm
Join us tomorrow, May 8 at 1pm as we chat with Nova Zorok, Events & Communications Manager for Friends For Animals of Metro Detroit about the upcoming Pawchella 2026 fundraising and celebration event at the MaryAnn Wright Animal Adoption and Education Center on Saturday, June 13, from noon - 8 p.m. WHFR will be there with our promo tent and Nova will share details on what they day will offer. We'll also talk with Library Supervisor Dan Lodge from the Dearborn Public Library about their upcoming summer events and the popular Summer Reading Program.
This Monday on We Are Not Alone...
Join us for We Are Not Alone with host David Twichell the first Monday of each month at 2PM. We cover the UFO phenomenon and all things paranormal and talk to special guests about their experiences and research...
"WHFR Journal" Shares 2026 Barrett Creative Writing Awards Ceremony - Friday, May 1, at 1pm
Join us today on the WHFR Journal as we share excerpts from the 2026 Francis G. Barrett Creative Writing Contest and the Larry Colter Poetry Prize Awards Ceremony on that took place on April 17, where five students were recognized for their winning work. This year is the 51st anniversary of the Barrett Creative Writing Contest, which HFC holds annually to honor the memory of the English Department's first department chairperson, Frances G. Barrett. Enjoy!
This Just In: Episode 92
Episode 92 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase, airs April 26th, 2026 from 8-9pm and April 27th, 2026 from 3-4pm. This week's playlist:
Fai Laci - Sarasota [Alt Rock]
aron! - Foolsong [Singer-Songwriter / Pop]
aron! - Wonderful Thing [Singer-Songwriter / Pop]
Arlo Parks - 2SIDED [Pop / Alternative]
Top Ten BLUES for April 2026
Please join Highway 61 for the best in new Blues releases and local area Artists' music every Friday, 2:00 – 6:00pm, with host DJ~KittyLuv;) 'making~waves'. Here is our latest Top Ten Blues new releases being aired at WHFR-FM 89.3...
WHFR PRESENTS TRIBUTE SHOW
Tune in on Sunday, April 26, from 4-7pm EDT, with a repeat broadcast on Thursday, April 30, from 11am-2pm EDT for a special edition of WHFR PRESENTS, featuring dedications Shirley Tyson, mother of WHFR DJ Terence Tyson, hosted by Terence. She liked many genres of music and lots of her favorite artists will be presented during the program...
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"WHFR Journal" 2026 Barrett Awards (this year's showcase) - Friday, May 1, at 1pm
On today's WHFR Journal, we inadvertently shared the Barrett Creative Writing Awards Ceremony from last year. We're glad we were able to showcase our student winners from 2025, but know that we promised the 2026 ceremony. We will air the 2026 Barrett Awards in its entirety next Friday, May 1 at 1pm. Apologies for the mix-up, and we hope you'll tune in for the 2026 showcase of our brightest and most creative writers here at HFC next Friday at 1pm. It'll be worth the wait!
"WHFR Journal" Shares Barrett Creative Writing Awards Ceremony and Talks Arbor Day & More - Friday, April 24, at 1pm
Join us Friday, April 24 on the WHFR Journal as we share the Francis G. Barrett Creative Writing Contest and the Larry Colter Poetry Prize Awards Ceremony on that took place on April 17, where five students were recognized for their winning work. Nearly 40 HFC students and faculty members attended the event, and we're airing it in it's entirety for you here on WHFR. This year is the 50th anniversary of the Barrett Creative Writing Contest, which HFC holds annually to honor the memory of the English Department's first department chairperson, Frances G. Barrett.
Happy Earth Day from WHFR Radio!
WHFR will be sharing songs about Mother Earth and more as we celebrate this important awareness topic (and ways we can help the planet we live on) all week long. Enjoy!
Thank You Loyal Listeners!
The entire staff here at WHFR thanks everyone who donated to our "Radiothon 2026" Pledge Drive which wrapped up this past Saturday. The success of this week-long fundraiser is critical to the ongoing operation of our station. Your financial support lets us know that you like what we do and (quite literally) gives us the means to keep it going. We are truly grateful…
This Just In: Episode 91
Episode 91 of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase, airs April 20th, 2026 from 8-9pm and April 21st, 2026 from 3-4pm. This week's playlist:
Ecca Vandal - SORRY! CRASH! [Alt Rock]
Dreamer Isioma - Smile [Alternative / R&B]
Genesis Owusu - STAMPEDE [Alternative]
Ghost Funk Orchestra - Blockhead (Live In Europe) [Soul / Alternative]
WHFR PRESENTS BRITISH BLUES LEGEND JOHN MAYALL "THE EARLY YEARS"
They called him "The Godfather of the British Blues." As a bandleader, songwriter, vocalist, harmonica player, pianist, organist and guitarist, JOHN MAYALL was, in a large part, responsible for launching the careers of the some of the great guitarists in blues and rock history. His 1960s groups boasted the talents of such guitar wizards as Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Harvey Mandel and Freddie Robinson...
WHFR Radiothon 2026 - DAY SEVEN -- FINAL FORMAL DAY TO GIVE!
Today is Day Seven of WHFR-FM Radiothon 2026 — the last formal day of this year’s pledge drive — and we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has already contributed. Your generosity helps keep WHFR strong, independent, and commercial-free...
