This Just In Episode: 003
The 3rd episode of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing 8-9p, aired June 17th, 2024.
This week's playlist:
Blair Gun - Bug House [Indie Rock]
GUM ft. Ambrose Kenny-Smith - Dud [Indie Rock]
Mason Via - Hey Don't Go [Folk / Country]
Deem Spencer - She's A Winner [Electronic / R&B]
Dear Rouge - Not Afraid To Dance [Indie Rock]
Marina Allen - Red Cloud [Indie Rock]
Velocity Girl - Audrey's Eyes [Indie Rock]
Kel-P feat. Kalash - In My Feelings [World / R&B]
Hermanos Gutiérrez - Abuelita [World]
WHFR Juneteenth Special Tomorrow at 1pm on the "WHFR Journal"
Join us tomorrow (Friday, June 14) on the WHFR Journal at 1pm as we celebrate Juneteenth and air the PRX special "The Freed People". This one-hour Humankind documentary examines how America responded to a massive refugee crisis, when four million newly emancipated slaves needed shelter, employment, education and the basic rights at the close of the Civil War. Hear historians, brief readings from letters of people who were there, performances of "Negro Spirituals" and more.
WHFR PRESENTS: Father’s Day Tribute Show
Father’s Day is Coming! Tune in this Sunday, June 16th (Father’s Day), from 4:00 – 7:00 PM as Ms. Marjon hosts the WHFR PRESENTS Father’s Day Tribute Show. The show will consist of R&B and classical soul music by various male artists from the 1970s to the early 2000s. There will be a special RIP tribute to various deceased male artists.
"This Just In" Episode 002
Monday June 10th marks the second episode of This Just In, WHFR's pre-recorded new music showcase airing 8-9p.
Tune in each week as we feature a playlist of music recently received at the station, in a variety of musical formats.
This week's playlist:
Defects - Scapegoat [Metal]
Francis of Delirium - Blue Tuesday [Indie Rock]
9-Volt Velvet - Tropicalia [Rock]
The Weather Station - Moonlight [Soundtrack / Indie Rock]
WHFR PRESENTS: Frank Zappa And His Influences
On the inside cover of the Mothers of Invention's first album, Freak Out, Frank Zappa wrote "These People Have Contributed Materially in Many Ways to Make Our Music What it is. Please Do Not Hold it Against Them."
The Sunday, June 9 edition of WHFR PRESENTS will feature the music of Frank Zappa and some of his influences and inspirations that span many genres of music and art. Along with Frank, you may hear the music of Cecil Taylor (avant-garde), Sonny Boy Williamson (blues), Eric Dolphy (jazz), Edgar Varese (avant-classical) and/or Bob Dylan (folk).
WHFR To Participate PAWCHELLA
WHFR is proud to support PAWCHELLA, which is a three-day festival celebrating the human-animal bond while raising funds for over 2,500 animals cared for by Friends for Animals each year. Held this year June 21-23 just down the road right here in Dearborn, there will be something fun for the entire family: contests to test your pup’s agility, activities for kids, live music, shopping, raffles galore and so much more!
"This Just In" Inaugural Episode
Join us Monday, June 3rd, from 8:00-9:00 PM for the inaugural episode of WHFR's pre-recorded new music spotlight show This Just In. Each week This Just In will feature a playlist of music recently received at the station, in a variety of musical formats.
This week's playlist:
Tension Splash - Deep Down [Local / Rock]
DuPont Brass - Summer Vibes [Jazz / RnB]
Ayumi Ishito - The Basement Jam [Jazz]
Bison Hip - Parasite [Blues / Rock]
TOP TEN BLUES for May 2024
Please join Highway 61 for the best in new Blues releases and local area Artists' music every Friday, 2:00 – 4:00pm, with host DJ~KittyLuv;) 'making~waves'. Here is our latest Top Ten Blues new releases being aired at WHFR-FM 89.3:
WHFR PRESENTS: Pre-Father’s Day Tribute Show
Tune in this Sunday, June 2nd, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM as Ms. Marjon hosts the WHFR PRESENTS Pre-Father’s Day Tribute Show. The show will consist of R&B and classical soul music by various male artists from the 1970s to the early 2000s. There will be a special RIP tribute to various deceased male artists.
WHFR PRESENTS: Instrumental Music
The May 26 edition of WHFR Presents will feature a special look at a wide mix of instrumental music.
Bill Keith will spotlight instrumental music across many genres including Jazz, Blues, Indie Rock, Folk, Country, Progressive Rock and Electronic Music.
The music mix will span from the quieter Folk sounds to harder edges of Rock and Metal.
"Hotwax Radio" Memorial Day Show
WHFR and Hotwax Radio would like to invite all to honor those who served and defended this country with a special Memorial Day show hosted by the White Rabbit.
Monday, May 27, from 10:00 am – noon: join us for a deep dive and experience seldom heard music, song, sound bites and good vibrations in the magical Underland of Hotwax Radio. Take the tumble with the White Rabbit and reunite with those memories that give meaning to the true spirit of Memorial Day. See you there, Memorial Monday from 10:00 am to noon, on the station that’s making waves, 89.3 WHFR.FM.
"Beats To The Rhymes" Debuts on Memorial Day
Former host of The Zone Radio, Detroit's longest running hip hop radio show, returns to WHFR's airwaves with the new radio program, Beats To The Rhymes.
Hosted weekly by DJ Shawn Daniel, showcasing fine selections of instrumental productions and lyrics from artists past to present, each week's playlist will consist of any genre of Detroit Music, from hip hop, funk, soul, rock to jazz - leaving the listener with every broadcast, something fresh for your ears to hear.
WHFR Journal Friday, May 17, 1pm
Tune in to the WHFR Journal Friday, May 17 at 1pm as we take a fun look at the HFC Mathematics Club and share details about their recent award-winning competition season. Also, we'll air the latest edition of Hawks: Where Are They Now, our alumni spotlight show hosted by Shai James-Boyd. This episode, Shai talks with HFC alumna Tracy Gardner, long time nurse and award-winning mystery novel writer, about her interesting career paths and advice for future novelists. Hope you'll check it out!
"WHFR Journal" Tomorrow at 1pm: "I Can't Remember if I Cried" author and a Mother's Day Legacy
Join us at whfr.fm or 89.3FM tomorrow (Friday, 5/10/24) at 1pm for the WHFR Journal. We'll speak with Lori Tucker-Sullivan, HFC alumnus and author of a new book called" I Can't Remember If I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love, and Legacy". We'll also hear a short segment called "Memorial" which speaks to the legacy of communicating with our mothers and how important those can be when we lose her. Tune in from 1pm-2pm and enjoy the program.